Township · Ohio
Madison Township, Franklin County, Ohio
Madison Township, Franklin County, township, in Franklin County, Ohio. Madison Township, Franklin County had 26,569 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 25,945 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 26,314 (±33). GEOID 3904946410.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
26,569
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 25,945 · ACS 2020-2024: 26,314 ±33
Median household income
$89,239
±$6,594 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$264,700
±$13,756 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,213
±$81 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Madison Township, Franklin County and what county is it in?
Madison Township, Franklin County is a township in Franklin County, Ohio. It covers 39.3 square miles of land, 660 residents per square mile in 2020.
3 places lie inside Madison Township (Franklin County): Canal Winchester (city, 9,107 in 2020), Blacklick Estates (CDP, 8,990 in 2020) and Groveport (city, 6,009 in 2020). Part of Pickerington (city), Obetz (city) and Lithopolis (village) also lie in it.
Madison Township, Franklin 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, Franklin County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 26,569 people lived in Madison Township, Franklin County on July 1, 2025, up 2.6% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 25,945 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 26,314 (±33).
| Measure | Madison Township, Franklin County | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26,314±33 | 1,333,048 | +575 |
| Households | 10,002±419 | 553,099 | +596 |
| Average household size | 2.61±0.11 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,435±426 | 595,469 | +746 |
Madison Township, Franklin County's population since 2000
From 21,243 in 2000 to 26,569 in 2025: up 25.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Madison Township, Franklin 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, Franklin County?
The median resident of Madison Township, Franklin County is 40.0 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 19.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 22.3%. 5.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Madison Township, Franklin County | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0±3.1 | 34.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.3%±2.6 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.1%±2.3 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Male | 50.5%±2.5 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.8%±2.1 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.0%±4.3 pts | 58.0% | −6.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 22.3%±4.6 pts | 23.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±1.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.1%±1.7 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.3%±1.8 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9%±1.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 13.5%±2.2 pts | 11.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2%±1.4 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.2%±1.5 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.7%±3.3 pts | 42.1% | +7.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.1%±2.3 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.9%±2.6 pts | 83.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
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, Franklin County earn?
Half of Madison Township, Franklin County's 10,002 households earn less than $89,239 a year (±$6,594), against $75,176 in Franklin County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $82,434 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Madison Township, Franklin County | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,239±$6,594 | $75,176 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $113,100±$6,912 | $104,358 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,828±$3,098 | $43,731 | +$4,988 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.9%±3.0 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.1%±7.1 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.8%±2.6 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5%±1.1 pts | 97.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.1%±1.7 pts | 94.1% | – |
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, Franklin County?
Owners occupy 78.8% of Madison Township, Franklin County's occupied homes and renters 21.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $264,700 by its owner (±$13,756). The median renter pays $1,213 a month including utilities, and 50.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Madison Township, Franklin County | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $264,700±$13,756 | $288,400 | +$68,897 |
| Median gross rent | $1,213±$81 | $1,302 | −$163 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.2%±10.9 pts | 37.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,708±$56 | $1,781 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.8%±3.1 pts | 52.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.2%±3.1 pts | 47.2% | – |
| Housing units | 10,435±426 | 595,469 | +746 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3%±3.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.1%±3.4 pts | 52.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.7%±1.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.3%±1.8 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.4%±2.0 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1%±1.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
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, Franklin County work and get to work?
76.4% of Madison Township, Franklin County's workers drive alone and 15.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Madison Township, Franklin County | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.6%±2.9 pts | 69.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±1.5 pts | 4.6% | +2.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 76.4%±3.5 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.0%±1.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.9%±3.2 pts | 19.3% | +11.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.7 min±1.2 | 21.5 min | −3.0 min |
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, Franklin County?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Madison Township, Franklin County, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $55,658 (Tract 94.20) to $142,744 (Tract 94.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 94.20Franklin County | 6,024 | $55,658 |
| Tract 94.40Franklin County | 4,929 | $94,426 |
| Tract 94.05Franklin County | 4,082 | $142,744 |
| Tract 94.95Franklin County | 5,804 | $71,513 |
| Tract 94.04Franklin County | 3,149 | $99,917 |
| Tract 94.10Franklin County | 2,815 | $83,411 |
| Tract 94.97Franklin County | 2,102 | $90,625 |
| Tract 102.01Franklin County | 5,189 | $54,977 |
| Tract 94.98Franklin County | 3,659 | $62,480 |
| Tract 102.03Franklin County | 4,562 | $65,445 |
| Tract 102.04Franklin County | 6,807 | $53,973 |
| Tract 102.02Franklin County | 6,027 | $92,284 |
Every census tract in Madison Township, Franklin County, with its figures
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, Franklin County) · Census block assignment files
How does Madison Township, Franklin County compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Madison Township, Franklin County is the 424th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 41st-most populous of 1,311 in Ohio.
Madison Township, Franklin County ranks 465th 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 | 41st | 1,311 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 297th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 684th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 465th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 465th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 379th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 222nd | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 686th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 411th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,098th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 918th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 295th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 1,107th | 1,731 |
Madison Township, Franklin 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, Franklin County?
8 of the 57 figures for Madison Township, Franklin 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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