2023 ACS Census Data · Population 158,790
Madera County is a mid-sized county in California with a population of 158,790. The median household income is $75,496, 16% above the national average. The poverty rate is 19.9%, median home value is $367,700, and 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 29% below the national average.
Population
158,790
2023 estimate
Rank #433 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$75,496
Household
Rank #691 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$367,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #291 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
17.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #2409 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
20.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
45.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
13% below California avg·16% above national avg
Poverty Rate
55% below California avg·33% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% below California avg·3% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$29,698
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
19.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
56.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
35% below California avg·76% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
19% below California avg·41% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% above California avg·10% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
1% below California avg·54% below national avg
Housing Units
50,368
Households
44,513
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
3.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,950
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
90.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
28 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
43% below California avg·29% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
15% below California avg·17% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.7%
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