Madison County, TN

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2024 Population

99,295

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

18.2%

2.22% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$60,042

3.18% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$211,800

11.6% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

45,774

1.57% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Madison County, TN 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.

97.6% of the residents in Madison County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Madison County, TN are Union University (775 degrees awarded in 2024), Jackson State Community College (609 degrees), and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson (423 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Madison County, TN was $211,800, and the homeownership rate was 62%.

Most people in Madison County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Madison County, TN was 2 cars per household.

Madison County, TN borders Carroll County, TN, Chester County, TN, Crockett County, TN, Gibson County, TN, Hardeman County, TN, Haywood County, TN, and Henderson County, TN.

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Population & Diversity

Madison County, TN is home to a population of 99.3k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.72% of Madison County, TN residents were born outside of the country (3.69k people).

In 2024, there were 1.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53k people) in Madison County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.46k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.6%

2024 Citizenship

97.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.6% of Madison County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Madison County, TN was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Madison County, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
53k ± 230
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
35.9k ± 695
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
3.46k ± 785

5.23%

Hispanic Population

5.19k people

5.23% of the people in Madison County, TN are hispanic (5.19k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Madison County, TN 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 Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
95,077 ± 7,519 people
Guatemala
31,959 ± 4,379 people
Honduras
26,792 ± 4,011 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 95,077 Tennessee residents, followed by Guatemala with 31,959 and Honduras with 26,792.

Foreign-Born Population

3.72%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.69k people

3.51%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.47k people

As of 2024, 3.72% of Madison County, TN residents (3.69k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Madison County, TN was 3.51%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,691 ± 285
Gulf War (2001-)
1,195 ± 314
Gulf War (1990s)
836 ± 217

Madison County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.42 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Madison County, TN.

Health

89.9% of the population of Madison County, TN has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 20.9% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.24% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Madison County, TN see 721 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (721 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1418 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 317 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

721 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Madison County, TN

Primary care physicians in Madison County, TN see an average of 721 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (721 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.1%

Uninsured

40.9%

Employer Coverage

20.9%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

1.24%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Madison County, TN declined by 0.524% from 10.2% to 10.1%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.22 in Madison County, TN.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, 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 39.5% in Madison County, TN.

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

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 10.8% in Madison County, TN.

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

Economy

The economy of Madison County, TN employs 45.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Madison County, TN were Health Care & Social Assistance (8,864 people), Manufacturing (7,902 people), and Retail Trade (5,215 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($95,167), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($95,167), and Utilities ($75,769).

Employment

Occupations

45.8k

2024 Value

± 1,756

1.57%

1 Year growth

± 5.34%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Madison County, TN grew at a rate of 1.57%, from 45.1k employees to 45.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Madison County, TN, are Management Occupations (4,843 people), Production Occupations (4,833 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,588 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Madison County, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (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

45.8k

2024 Value

± 1,756

1.57%

1 Year growth

± 5.34%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Madison County, TN grew at a rate of 1.57%, from 45.1k employees to 45.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Madison County, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,864 people), Manufacturing (7,902 people), and Retail Trade (5,215 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Madison County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Madison County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,505

Median earning men ± $3,273

$34,900

Median earning women ± $2,352

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($96,083), Information ($80,500), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,699).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($58,320), Public Administration ($56,708), and Construction ($55,536).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% 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 10.8%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

193
Retail Trade
149
Other Services (except Public Administration)
128
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

$666k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$650k
Manufacturing
$233k
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 Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 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, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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

Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

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 Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Madison County, TN awarded 1,929 degrees. The student population of Madison County, TN in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 4,322 male students and 5,837 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Madison County, TN are White (1,135 and 59.3%), Black or African American (529 and 27.6%), Unknown (92 and 4.8%), and Two or More Races (74 and 3.86%).

The largest universities in Madison County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Union University (775 and 40.2%), Jackson State Community College (609 and 31.6%), and Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson (423 and 21.9%).

The most popular majors in Madison County, TN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (313 and 16.2%), Registered Nursing (186 and 9.64%), and General Business Administration & Management (125 and 6.48%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $22,638.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Madison County, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 10,159 (42.5% men and 57.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 10,159 students enrolled in Madison County, TN, 42.5% men and 57.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,303 records, of which 58.3% were women and 41.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
270 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
66 degrees awarded
General Engineering Technology
34 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Madison County, TN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 270 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Union University
775 degrees awarded
Jackson State Community College
609 degrees awarded
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
423 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Union University with 775 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 743 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Madison County, TN, which is 0.626 times less than the 1,186 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,135 degrees mean that there were 2.15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 529 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,638) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,957) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Madison County, TN was $211,800 in 2024, which is 0.637 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $189,700 to $211,800, a 11.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Madison County, TN is 62%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Madison County, TN have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Madison County, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 16.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Madison County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.45%.

Housing

Property

$211,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,157

$24,898

Median Property Taxes

±$1,203

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, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

62%

Homeownership

2024

66.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 62% of the housing units in Madison County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.5%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$60,042

Median Household Income

± $3,188

40.2k

Number of Households

± 1,718

In 2024, the median household income of the 40.2k households in Madison County, TN grew to $60,042 from the previous year's value of $58,189.

The following chart displays the households in Madison County, TN 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, TN is from Tennessee.

0.457

2024 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.459

2023 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2024, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.505% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (76.2%)
Carpooled (9.65%)
Worked At Home (8.49%)

In 2024, 76.2% of workers in Madison County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.65%) and those who worked at home (8.49%).

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

20.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Madison County, TN have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.96% of the workforce in Madison County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Madison County, TN 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, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Madison County, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 16.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Madison County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.45%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Madison County, TN (17.3k out of 95.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

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 2025, 27.7% of the children was living in poverty in Madison County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.1%.

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

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

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 834 in Madison County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 74.2% per 100,000 population.

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