Madison County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 8th-largest in Kentucky

The population of Madison County, Kentucky is 94,064 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $62,407, the median home value is $220,700, and the median age is 34.7.

The population of Madison County has grown 19.3% since 2010 (83,471 → 99,582), a +1.27% annualized rate.

Madison County within Kentucky · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

94,064

Population

+1.27%

Annual growth

215

People / sq mi

$62,407

Median Income

$220,700

Median Home Value

Madison County covers 438 sq mi of land at 214.8 people per square mile.

About Madison County, KY

Madison County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 94,064. It ranks #8 among counties in Kentucky by population. The median age is 34.7, younger than the national median. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

The median household income in Madison County is $62,407, below the US median of $74,580. 12.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $220,700, with monthly rent averaging $851. The homeownership rate of 62.4% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Madison County reflects 34.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.9 minutes each way.

Madison County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Madison County had a population of 83,471 in 2010 and 99,582 in 2024, a 19.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 99,582 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.27%.

99,582

Population (2024)

83,471

Population (2010)

99,582

Peak (2024)

1.27%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	83,471	-	-	estimate
2011	84,787	+1,316	+1.58%	estimate
2012	85,418	+631	+0.74%	estimate
2013	85,969	+551	+0.65%	estimate
2014	87,125	+1,156	+1.34%	estimate
2015	88,274	+1,149	+1.32%	estimate
2016	89,653	+1,379	+1.56%	estimate
2017	91,259	+1,606	+1.79%	estimate
2018	92,172	+913	+1.00%	estimate
2019	93,099	+927	+1.01%	estimate
2020	92,990	-109	-0.12%	estimate
2021	93,453	+463	+0.50%	estimate
2022	95,219	+1,766	+1.89%	estimate
2023	97,599	+2,380	+2.50%	estimate
2024	99,582	+1,983	+2.03%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	89.4%
Black or African American	3.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

34.7

Median Age

51.1%

Female

48.9%

Male

14.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.6%

5–9

5.6%

10–14

6.3%

15–19

8.5%

20–24

11.3%

25–34

13.1%

35–44

11.9%

45–54

11.7%

55–59

5.7%

60–64

5.7%

65–74

9.0%

75–84

4.4%

85+

1.2%

Children (under 15): 17.5% · Seniors (65+): 14.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$62,407$-10 vs state
Mean household income	$82,086
Per-capita income	$32,382
Poverty rate	12.2%+0.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.3%
Employment-to-population	59.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.7%

Manufacturing

11.8%

Education & health care

10.9%

Finance & real estate

9.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.1%

Construction

5.8%

Public administration

5.6%

Retail trade

5.0%

The largest employment sector in Madison County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

3.5%

Carpool

77.8%

Public transit

8.0%

Work from home

25.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$220,700+$28,400 vs state

Median home value

$851

Median rent

62.4%

Homeownership rate

39,920

Total housing units

92.0%

Occupied

8.0%

Vacant

37.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.4%

With health insurance

94.5%

With broadband internet

26.5%

Foreign-born

7.4%

Veterans (18+)

15.8%

With a disability

96.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.3%

High School+

34.2%

Bachelor's+

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Other counties in Kentucky

Jefferson County (777,392)Fayette County (321,122)Kenton County (169,817)Boone County (137,676)Warren County (137,549)Hardin County (111,452)Daviess County (103,195)Campbell County (93,193)Bullitt County (83,209)Christian County (72,599)All Kentucky counties →

Part of Kentucky

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Metro areas in Kentucky

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Frequently Asked Questions

Madison County, Kentucky has a population of 94,064 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 215 people per square mile.

The population of Madison County has grown 19.3% since 2010 (83,471 → 99,582), a +1.27% annualized rate.

The median household income in Madison County, Kentucky is $62,407, with mean (average) household income of $82,086 and per-capita income of $32,382. 12.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Madison County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.4%), Black or African American (3.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Madison County, Kentucky is 34.7 years. Residents are 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

The median home value in Madison County is $220,700 and median monthly rent is $851. 62.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 39,920 total housing units, 8.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Madison County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Madison County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.