Madison County, OH

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2023 Population

44,126

0.375% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.5

0.242% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

9.69%

5.23% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$83,229

8% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$231,400

15% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

20,050

0.86% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Madison County, OH had a population of 44.1k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $83,229. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Madison County, OH grew from 43,961 to 44,126, a 0.375% increase and its median household income grew from $77,062 to $83,229, a 8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Madison County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.68%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (4.21%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.63%), and White (Hispanic) (1%).

None of the households in Madison County, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Madison County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Madison County, OH are Rosedale Bible College (29 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Madison County, OH was $231,400, and the homeownership rate was 75.9%.

Most people in Madison County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Madison County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Madison County, OH borders Champaign County, OH, Clark County, OH, Fayette County, OH, Franklin County, OH, Greene County, OH, Pickaway County, OH, and Union County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Madison County, OH is home to a population of 44.1k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.04% of Madison County, OH residents were born outside of the country (899 people).

In 2023, there were 18.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.2k people) in Madison County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.06k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.86k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2023 Citizenship

98.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.8% of Madison County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Madison County, OH was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Madison County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Madison County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
38.2k ± 126
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.06k ± 233
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.86k ± 311

2.95%

Hispanic Population

1.3k people

2.95% of the people in Madison County, OH are hispanic (1.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Madison County, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
66,106 ± 6,295 people
Mexico
45,962 ± 5,253 people
China
32,703 ± 4,434 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,106 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 45,962 and China with 32,703.

Foreign-Born Population

2.04%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

899 people

1.91%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

839 people

As of 2023, 2.04% of Madison County, OH residents (899 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Madison County, OH was 1.91%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Madison County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
918 ± 149
Gulf War (1990s)
608 ± 214
Gulf War (2001-)
502 ± 139

Madison County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Madison County, OH employs 20.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Madison County, OH were Manufacturing (3,264 people), Retail Trade (2,219 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,213 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($108,594), Finance & Insurance ($94,904), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,741).

Employment

Occupations

20.1k

2023 Value

± 1,037

−0.86%

1 Year decline

± 7.25%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Madison County, OH declined at a rate of −0.86%, from 20.2k employees to 20.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Madison County, OH, are Management Occupations (2,527 people), Production Occupations (1,976 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,966 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Madison County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

20.1k

2023 Value

± 1,037

−0.86%

1 Year decline

± 7.25%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Madison County, OH declined at a rate of −0.86%, from 20.2k employees to 20.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Madison County, OH, are Manufacturing (3,264 people), Retail Trade (2,219 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,213 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Madison County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Madison County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,624

Median earning men ± $2,409

$42,875

Median earning women ± $1,896

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($104,276), Public Administration ($94,444), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,239).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($71,635), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,906), and Wholesale Trade ($58,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

80
Construction
59
Other Services (except Public Administration)
45
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$277k
Transportation and Warehousing
$211k
Manufacturing
$153k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Madison County, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.489%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Madison County, OH awarded 29 degrees. The student population of Madison County, OH in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 39 male students and 47 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Madison County, OH are White (24 and 85.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2 and 7.14%), Two or More Races (1 and 3.57%), and Black or African American (1 and 3.57%).

The largest universities in Madison County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Rosedale Bible College (29 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Madison County, OH are Biblical Studies (29 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 86 students enrolled in Madison County, OH, 45.3% men and 54.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 73 records, of which 54.8% were women and 45.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Biblical Studies

Most Common

29 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Madison County, OH was Biblical Studies with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Madison County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Rosedale Bible College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

29 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rosedale Bible College with 29 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 10 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Madison County, OH, which is 0.526 times less than the 19 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 24 degrees mean that there were 12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($9,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($418) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($650) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Measure

In 2023, 0.785% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.66M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Madison County, OH was $231,400 in 2023, which is 0.763 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $201,200 to $231,400, a 15% increase. The homeownership rate in Madison County, OH is 75.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Madison County, OH have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Madison County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Madison County, OH is $83,229. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Madison County, OH was Census Tract 402.01, Madison County, OH with a value of $118,750, followed by Census Tract 401.01, Madison County, OH and Census Tract 401.02, Madison County, OH, with respective values of $105,372 and $99,227.

In 2024, 8.13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Madison County, OH. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 4.87%.

Housing

Property

$231,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,610

$11,666

Median Property Taxes

±$648

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Madison County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Madison County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.9%

Homeownership

2023

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 75.9% of the housing units in Madison County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Madison County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 402.01, Madison County, OH
Census Tract 401.01, Madison County, OH
Census Tract 401.02, Madison County, OH

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Madison County, OH was Census Tract 402.01, Madison County, OH with a value of $118,750, followed by Census Tract 401.01, Madison County, OH and Census Tract 401.02, Madison County, OH, with respective values of $105,372 and $99,227.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Madison County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$83,229

Median Household Income

± $4,920

15.4k

Number of Households

± 809

In 2023, the median household income of the 15.4k households in Madison County, OH grew to $83,229 from the previous year's value of $77,062.

The following chart displays the households in Madison County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Madison County, OH is from Ohio.

0.453

2023 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2023, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.645% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.4%)
Worked At Home (12.9%)
Carpooled (7.52%)

In 2023, 77.4% of workers in Madison County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.9%) and those who carpooled to work (7.52%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Madison County, OH have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.48% of the workforce in Madison County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Madison County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Madison County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Madison County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 8.13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Madison County, OH. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 4.87%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.69% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Madison County, OH (3.81k out of 39.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Madison County, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2024, 13.7% of the children was living in poverty in Madison County, OH. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 5.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 72.6 in Madison County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

92.4% of the population of Madison County, OH has health coverage, with 51.3% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 0.769% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Madison County, OH see 3,170 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.7% increase from the previous year (2,971 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3349 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1088 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,170 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Madison County, OH

Primary care physicians in Madison County, OH see an average of 3,170 patients per year. This represents a 6.7% increase from the previous year (2,971 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Madison County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.65%

Uninsured

51.3%

Employer Coverage

14.5%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

0.769%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Madison County, OH grew by 12.1% from 6.82% to 7.65%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Madison County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 52.6 in Madison County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Madison County, OH.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.9% in Madison County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Madison County, OH.