Madison County, Montana

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,975

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    Madison County is a small rural county in Montana with a population of 8,975. The median household income is $67,420, near the national median. The poverty rate is 6.8%, median home value is $440,500, and 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 42% above the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    8,975

    2023 estimate

    Rank #2562 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $67,420

    Household

    Rank #1254 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $440,500

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #163 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    34.3%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #467 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    46.9%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    2.8%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    4.3%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    8.7%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Montana
    $62,295
    Madison County
    $67,420

    8% above Montana avg·4% above national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Montana
    13.8%
    Madison County
    6.8%

    51% above Montana avg·55% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Montana
    58.6%
    Madison County
    53.6%

    9% below Montana avg·7% 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 →

    $39,413

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    6.8%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    53.6%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Montana
    $251,520
    Madison County
    $440,500

    75% above Montana avg·111% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Montana
    $825
    Madison County
    $1,159

    40% above Montana avg·25% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Montana
    72.7%
    Madison County
    80.6%

    11% above Montana avg·11% above national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Montana
    23.1%
    Madison County
    24.0%

    4% below Montana avg·2% below national avg

    Housing Units

    6,405

    Households

    3,703

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.4

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $1,681

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    87.0%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    27 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Montana
    26.5%
    Madison County
    34.3%

    30% above Montana avg·42% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Montana
    93.1%
    Madison County
    95.4%

    2% above Montana avg·8% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    9.2%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    10.4%

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