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Madison County, Indiana
Madison County, Indiana. Madison County had 135,088 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.8% since 2020, faster than Indiana (+2.8%). It holds 30 places (15 cities, villages and boroughs, 13 towns and townships and 2 census-designated) and 39 census tracts. GEOID 18095.
Madison County is one of the 11 counties of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
135,088
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 130,129 · ACS 2020-2024: 131,900
Median household income
$63,037
±$2,053 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$161,300
±$3,165 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$939
±$24 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Madison County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 130,129 residents in Madison County. The Census Bureau estimates 135,088 for July 1, 2025, up 3.8% since 2020, faster than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 131,900 over 452 square miles of land.
| Measure | Madison County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 131,900 | 6,851,073 | +2,445 |
| Households | 53,429±591 | 2,716,009 | +2,426 |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.03 | 2.46 | −0.05 |
| Housing units | 59,301±63 | 2,976,568 | +219 |
Madison County's population since 2000
From 133,358 in 2000 to 135,088 in 2025: up 1.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Madison County?
Madison County holds 30 places: 15 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 13 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Anderson with 56,153 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Anderson | 54,788 | $46,909 |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Creek Township, Madison County | 14,949 | $90,726 |
| Pipe Creek Township, Madison County | 12,125 | $62,835 |
| Union Township, Madison County | 8,887 | $75,795 |
| Monroe Township, Madison County | 8,777 | $67,409 |
| Elwood | 8,410 | $53,280 |
| Green Township, Madison County | 7,243 | $96,875 |
| Alexandria | 5,149 | $64,317 |
| Lafayette Township, Madison County | 5,102 | $63,857 |
| Richland Township, Madison County | 5,076 | $63,901 |
| Pendleton | 4,717 | $86,806 |
| Adams Township, Madison County | 3,957 | $82,500 |
| Stony Creek Township | 3,908 | $79,250 |
| Chesterfield | 2,490 | $58,824 |
| Lapel | 2,325 | $79,778 |
| Ingalls | 2,223 | $74,236 |
| Edgewood | 2,053 | $87,770 |
| Jackson Township, Madison County | 1,954 | $101,908 |
| Van Buren Township, Madison County | 1,801 | $56,250 |
| Frankton | 1,775 | $68,611 |
| Summitville | 989 | $52,946 |
| Boone Township, Madison CountyGEOID 1809506562 | 599 | $110,116 |
| Duck Creek TownshipGEOID 1809518820 | 534 | $115,170 |
| Markleville | 484 | $89,167 |
| Orestes | 329 | $43,125 |
| FishersburgGEOID 1823296 | – | $46,429 |
| Country Club HeightsGEOID 1815364 | 98 | $110,000 |
| Woodlawn HeightsGEOID 1885400 | 91 | $110,000 |
| PerkinsvilleGEOID 1858932 | – | $71,667 |
| River ForestGEOID 1864728 | 26 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Madison County?
The median resident of Madison County is 40.9 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 6.1%. 2.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Madison County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9±0.3 | 38.1 | +0.5 |
| Under 18 years | 21.4% | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8%±0.1 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.4% | 8.6% | +1.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.0%±0.3 pts | 75.4% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.1%±0.4 pts | 9.1% | −1.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 2.6% | +0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±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 | 5.4%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1%±0.2 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.8%±0.4 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0%±0.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 21.5%±1.1 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.4%±0.7 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8%±0.7 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.5%±0.9 pts | 29.5% | +2.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.9%±0.5 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Madison County's 53,429 households earn less than $63,037 a year (±$2,053), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $60,946 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Madison County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,037±$2,053 | $71,957 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,039±$2,335 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,926±$967 | $38,351 | +$2,473 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.4%±1.3 pts | 12.3% | −3.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.2%±3.0 pts | 16.0% | −5.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.8%±1.1 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.6%±1.0 pts | 89.9% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 70.2% of Madison County's occupied homes and renters 29.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $161,300 by its owner (±$3,165). The median renter pays $939 a month including utilities, and 38.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Madison County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $161,300±$3,165 | $218,200 | +$41,553 |
| Median gross rent | $939±$24 | $1,062 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.8%±3.8 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,214±$26 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.2%±1.4 pts | 70.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 59,301±63 | 2,976,568 | +219 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.7%±1.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.6%±1.4 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.4%±0.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.6%±1.1 pts | 16.0% | – |
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 Madison County building?
Builders took permits for 186 new housing units across Madison County in 2025 (186 single-family), 1.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Madison County get to work?
77.2% of Madison County's workers drive alone and 10.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Madison County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.1%±1.1 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±0.8 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.2%±1.4 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7%±1.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.4%±0.9 pts | 10.7% | +6.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.3 min±0.8 | 24.1 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 are Madison County's census tracts?
Madison County is divided into 39 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $25,056 (Tract 119) to $101,908 (Tract 110).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Madison County compare with Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 13th of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 11th of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th of 92 |
| Median household income | 69th of 92 |
| Median home value | 64th of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 26th of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 30th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38th of 92 |
| Median age | 50th of 92 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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