City · Tennessee
Madisonville, Tennessee
Madisonville, city, in Monroe County, Tennessee. Madisonville had 5,428 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,132 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,241 (±24). GEOID 4745320.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,428
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,132 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,241 ±24
Median household income
$39,878
±$5,249 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$234,400
±$32,843 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$726
±$114 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Madisonville and what county is it in?
Madisonville is a city in Monroe County, Tennessee. It covers 6.0 square miles of land, 855 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Madisonville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,428 people lived in Madisonville on July 1, 2025, up 5.7% since 2020, in line with Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 5,132 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,241 (±24).
| Measure | Madisonville | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,241 ±24 | 47,695 | +321 |
| Households | 2,227 ±196 | 19,714 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.20 ±0.19 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,286 ±213 | 21,764 | no clear change |
Madisonville's population since 2000
From 3,939 in 2000 to 5,428 in 2025: up 37.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Madisonville 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 Madisonville?
The median resident of Madisonville is 41.9 years old; 18.3% are under 18 and 22.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.8%.
| Measure | Madisonville | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 ±6.1 | 45.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.3% ±3.9 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.2% ±4.7 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Male | 49.4% ±4.6 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9% ±2.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.4% ±7.9 pts | 86.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±2.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.8% ±7.1 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6% ±1.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 26.0% ±6.2 pts | 22.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.1% ±4.9 pts | 11.7% | +8.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.4% ±6.4 pts | 85.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.4% ±5.3 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6% ±2.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.0% ±5.4 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9% ±2.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
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 Madisonville earn?
Half of Madisonville's 2,227 households earn less than $39,878 a year (±$5,249), against $56,895 in Monroe County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $59,255 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Madisonville | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,878 ±$5,249 | $56,895 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $54,884 ±$9,064 | $71,575 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,123 ±$3,214 | $29,835 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.1% ±5.3 pts | 15.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.3% ±5.5 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.8% ±5.0 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.2% ±8.3 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.7% ±8.7 pts | 85.1% | – |
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 Madisonville?
Owners occupy 60.0% of Madisonville's occupied homes and renters 40.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $234,400 by its owner (±$32,843). The median renter pays $726 a month including utilities, and 41.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Madisonville | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $234,400 ±$32,843 | $227,500 | +$67,026 |
| Median gross rent | $726 ±$114 | $714 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.4% ±17.6 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,243 ±$107 | $1,221 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.0% ±9.1 pts | 72.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.0% ±9.1 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Housing units | 2,286 ±213 | 21,764 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.5% ±8.2 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.3% ±4.0 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.5% ±5.9 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.6% ±1.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.2% ±4.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
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 many new homes is Madisonville building?
Builders took permits for 17 new housing units in Madisonville in 2025 (17 in single-family houses), 3.1 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Madisonville work and get to work?
84.3% of Madisonville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.2 minutes.
| Measure | Madisonville | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.9% ±6.2 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% ±4.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.3% ±6.7 pts | 81.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6% ±3.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.9% ±2.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.1% ±5.6 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.2 min ±3.9 | 28.3 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 Madisonville?
1 census tract lies mostly in Madisonville, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9254.02Monroe County | 4,914 | $39,474 |
| Tract 9253.01Monroe County | 4,433 | $52,620 |
| Tract 9253.02Monroe County | 3,149 | $49,056 |
| Tract 9254.01Monroe County | 4,403 | $68,856 |
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 Madisonville) · Census block assignment files
How does Madisonville compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Madisonville is the 4,671st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 103rd-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Madisonville ranks 261st of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 103rd | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 78th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 103rd | 289 |
| Median household income | 261st | 287 |
| Per capita income | 250th | 289 |
| Median home value | 122nd | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 219th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 102nd | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 191st | 276 |
| Median age | 119th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 198th | 289 |
| Travel time to work | 184th | 288 |
Madisonville's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Madisonville with other places
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 Madisonville?
20 of the 57 figures for Madisonville 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Madisonville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Madisonville.