County · Ohio
Madison County, Ohio
Madison County, Ohio. Madison County had 46,985 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.1% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). It holds 23 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs, 14 towns and townships and 3 census-designated) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 39097.
Madison County is one of the 10 counties of the Columbus, OH metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
46,985
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 43,824 · ACS 2020-2024: 44,423
Median household income
$87,045
±$4,302 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$250,100
±$11,895 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$943
±$51 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
How many people live in Madison County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 43,824 residents in Madison County. The Census Bureau estimates 46,985 for July 1, 2025, up 7.1% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 44,423 over 467 square miles of land.
| Measure | Madison County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 44,423 | 11,810,293 | +288 |
| Households | 15,686±241 | 4,863,191 | +673 |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.04 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,519±46 | 5,292,391 | +419 |
Madison County's population since 2000
From 40,213 in 2000 to 46,985 in 2025: up 16.8%. 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 23 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 14 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is London with 10,813 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| London | 10,279 | $60,231 |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township, Madison County | 7,212 | $82,300 |
| Union Township, Madison County | 5,867 | $94,250 |
| Darby Township, Madison County | 4,261 | $121,546 |
| West Jefferson | 4,137 | $64,136 |
| Plain City | 4,065 | $117,972 |
| Pleasant Township, Madison County | 3,272 | $100,000 |
| Somerford Township | 3,053 | $117,365 |
| Canaan Township, Madison County | 2,631 | $80,433 |
| Choctaw LakeGEOID 3914288 | 2,047 | $141,500 |
| Mount Sterling | 1,945 | $72,692 |
| Monroe Township, Madison County | 1,581 | $86,875 |
| Fairfield Township, Madison County | 1,452 | $106,050 |
| Range Township | 981 | $62,446 |
| Deer Creek TownshipGEOID 3909721154 | 967 | $75,250 |
| Stokes Township, Madison County | 648 | $67,159 |
| Paint Township, Madison CountyGEOID 3909759528 | 554 | $116,969 |
| Pike Township, Madison CountyGEOID 3909762666 | 545 | $108,079 |
| Oak Run TownshipGEOID 3909757708 | 521 | $90,541 |
| South Solon | 329 | $58,056 |
| MidwayGEOID 3950008 | 269 | $62,292 |
| PlumwoodGEOID 3963758 | 257 | $89,355 |
| Lafayette, Madison CountyGEOID 3941146 | 206 | $36,000 |
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 41.5 years old; 19.9% are under 18 and 16.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.5%. 2.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Madison County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5±0.4 | 39.7 | +0.7 |
| Under 18 years | 19.9% | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.5%±0.3 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% | 4.8% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.2%±0.3 pts | 75.8% | −2.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.3%±0.6 pts | 12.0% | −1.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 2.5% | +0.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 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 | 4.5%±0.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2%±0.4 pts | 5.2% | +0.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.7%±0.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6%±1.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 14.1%±1.3 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.7%±1.3 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.6%±1.5 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.2%±1.9 pts | 31.5% | +6.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5%±1.1 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 15,686 households earn less than $87,045 a year (±$4,302), against $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $83,714 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Madison County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,045±$4,302 | $71,389 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $103,062±$3,846 | $96,990 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,124±$1,249 | $40,552 | +$2,232 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.5%±1.3 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.1%±4.0 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.7%±1.9 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.7%±1.7 pts | 90.1% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 77.5% of Madison County's occupied homes and renters 22.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $250,100 by its owner (±$11,895). The median renter pays $943 a month including utilities, and 29.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Madison County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $250,100±$11,895 | $214,800 | +$45,189 |
| Median gross rent | $943±$51 | $1,034 | −$113 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.4%±7.1 pts | 37.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,582±$68 | $1,517 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.5%±2.3 pts | 67.2% | +6.3 pts |
| Housing units | 16,519±46 | 5,292,391 | +419 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1%±3.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.2%±2.1 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.2%±1.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.2%±2.3 pts | 19.0% | – |
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 420 new housing units across Madison County in 2025 (404 single-family), 8.9 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?
75.3% of Madison County's workers drive alone and 15.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.5%.
| Measure | Madison County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.1%±1.6 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5%±1.0 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.3%±2.4 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6%±1.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.2%±1.8 pts | 13.0% | +11.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.9 min±1.0 | 23.4 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 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $57,031 (Tract 407) to $122,989 (Tract 402.01).
| Tract 401.0139097040101 | 2,375±335 | $109,318 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 401.0239097040102 | 5,206±263 | $110,280 |
| Tract 402.0139097040201 | 2,976±87 | $122,989 |
| Tract 402.0239097040202 | 2,359±367 | $78,365 |
| Tract 40439097040400 | 2,494±252 | $85,000 |
| Tract 40539097040500 | 4,995±248 | $75,000 |
| Tract 40639097040600 | 6,199±455 | $70,833 |
| Tract 40739097040700 | 2,756±380 | $57,031 |
| Tract 41039097041000 | 4,357±96 | not published |
| Tract 41139097041100 | 5,135±461 | $89,781 |
| Tract 41239097041200 | 3,328±20 | $100,000 |
| Tract 41339097041300 | 2,243±310 | $94,519 |
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 Ohio's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 53rd of 88 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 4th of 88 |
| Residents per square mile | 58th of 88 |
| Median household income | 8th of 88 |
| Median home value | 14th of 88 |
| Median gross rent | 24th of 88 |
| Poverty rate | 76th of 88 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st of 88 |
| Median age | 39th of 88 |
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
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 Madison County 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' school search.