Township · Ohio
Madison Township, Fairfield County, Ohio
Madison Township, Fairfield County, township, in Fairfield County, Ohio. Madison Township, Fairfield County had 1,803 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,770 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,516 (±307). GEOID 3904546382.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,803
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,770 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,516 ±307
Median household income
$94,653
±$15,319 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$263,300
±$115,420 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,121
±$6 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Madison Township, Fairfield County and what county is it in?
Madison Township, Fairfield County is a township in Fairfield County, Ohio. It covers 29.4 square miles of land, 60 residents per square mile in 2020.
Madison Township, Fairfield County is in the Columbus, OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Madison Township, Fairfield County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,803 people lived in Madison Township, Fairfield County on July 1, 2025, up 1.6% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 1,770 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,516 (±307).
| Measure | Madison Township, Fairfield County | Fairfield County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,516±307 | 163,453 | no clear change |
| Households | 485±93 | 60,357 | −207 |
| Average household size | 3.13±0.37 | 2.65 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 525±106 | 64,036 | −234 |
Madison Township, Fairfield County's population since 2000
From 1,385 in 2000 to 1,803 in 2025: up 30.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Madison Township, Fairfield County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Madison Township, Fairfield County?
The median resident of Madison Township, Fairfield County is 37.1 years old; 28.2% are under 18 and 8.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.1%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 4.7%.
| Measure | Madison Township, Fairfield County | Fairfield County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1±5.5 | 39.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.2%±6.6 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 8.4%±4.4 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 49.3%±4.8 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7%±2.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.1%±6.0 pts | 80.9% | −7.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.7%±5.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5%±1.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.3%±8.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.3%±0.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.9%±2.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 11.1%±6.2 pts | 13.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.7%±7.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.3%±8.2 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.3%±9.1 pts | 32.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.2%±4.4 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 100.0%±2.4 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Madison Township, Fairfield County earn?
Half of Madison Township, Fairfield County's 485 households earn less than $94,653 a year (±$15,319), against $90,966 in Fairfield County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 the median was $67,230 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $27,423 after inflation.
| Measure | Madison Township, Fairfield County | Fairfield County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,653±$15,319 | $90,966 | +$27,423 |
| Mean household income | $109,813±$24,217 | $110,296 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,654±$8,619 | $41,813 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6%±7.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.6%±13.1 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.3%±4.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1%±4.4 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.9%±8.0 pts | 92.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Madison Township, Fairfield County?
Owners occupy 83.3% of Madison Township, Fairfield County's occupied homes and renters 16.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $263,300 by its owner (±$115,420). The median renter pays $1,121 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Madison Township, Fairfield County | Fairfield County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $263,300±$115,420 | $298,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,121±$6 | $1,172 | −$254 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.1%±23.7 pts | 37.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,948±$635 | $1,739 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.3%±8.9 pts | 74.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.7%±8.9 pts | 25.1% | – |
| Housing units | 525±106 | 64,036 | −234 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±8.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±35.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.2%±11.2 pts | 78.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.8%±11.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3%±2.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.6%±8.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.9%±8.6 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7%±3.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Madison Township, Fairfield County work and get to work?
73.5% of Madison Township, Fairfield County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 34.0 minutes.
| Measure | Madison Township, Fairfield County | Fairfield County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.9%±6.5 pts | 64.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2%±6.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 73.5%±13.5 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.3%±10.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±5.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±5.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.7%±7.3 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.0 min±6.0 | 28.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Madison Township, Fairfield County?
No census tract lies mostly in Madison Township, Fairfield County; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 325.01Fairfield County | 3,162 | $97,264 |
| Tract 325.02Fairfield County | 3,192 | $85,584 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Madison Township, Fairfield County) · Census block assignment files
How does Madison Township, Fairfield County compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Madison Township, Fairfield County is the 5,248th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 748th-most populous of 1,311 in Ohio.
Madison Township, Fairfield County ranks 352nd of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 748th | 1,311 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 400th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 1,429th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 352nd | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 840th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 388th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 307th | 1,453 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,102nd | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,387th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 669th | 1,732 |
| Travel time to work | 150th | 1,731 |
Madison Township, Fairfield County's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Madison Township, Fairfield County?
27 of the 57 figures for Madison Township, Fairfield County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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