Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,867 (100%) |
| Population Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 17 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $58,531 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,126 |
| Median Home Value | $284,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,356 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,461 (56.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,881 (16.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,014 (26.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 8,342 |
| Average Household Size | 2.50 |
| Family Households | 5,418 (64.9%) |
The table below compares Madison County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 78 | 23rd |
| Population Density | # 85 | 16th |
| Median Household Income | # 60 | 41st |
| Per Capita Income | # 39 | 62nd |
| Diversity Index | # 100 | 1st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.