Madison County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 146th-largest in Texas
The population of Madison County, Texas is 13,574 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 146th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $67,128, the median home value is $149,100, and the median age is 35.8.
The population of Madison County has grown 1.0% since 2010 (13,737 → 13,877), a +0.07% annualized rate.
13,574
Population
+0.07%
Annual growth
29
People / sq mi
$67,128
Median Income
$149,100
Median Home Value
Madison County covers 466 sq mi of land at 29.1 people per square mile.
About Madison County, TX
Madison County skews on age — the median resident is 35.8, younger than the national median. Madison County is a county in Texas with a population of 13,574.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $67,128 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.9%, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $149,100, with typical rent around $832.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 8.4% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Madison County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Madison County had a population of 13,737 in 2010 and 13,877 in 2024, a 1.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,417 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: 0.09%.
13,877
Population (2024)
13,737
Population (2010)
14,417
Peak (2018)
0.09%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,737 |
| 2011 | 13,747 |
| 2012 | 13,739 |
| 2013 | 13,812 |
| 2014 | 13,857 |
| 2015 | 13,954 |
| 2016 | 14,127 |
| 2017 | 14,292 |
| 2018 | 14,417 |
| 2019 | 14,382 |
| 2020 | 13,458 |
| 2021 | 13,514 |
| 2022 | 13,642 |
| 2023 | 13,750 |
| 2024 | 13,877 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.2% |
| Black or African American | 15.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
35.8
Median Age
43.7%
Female
56.3%
Male
15.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.4% · Seniors (65+): 15.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $67,128$-9,164 vs state |
| Mean household income | $81,177 |
| Per-capita income | $26,453 |
| Poverty rate | 13.9%+3.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 46.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Madison County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
1.7%
Carpool
77.4%
Public transit
8.4%
Work from home
25.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$149,100$-111,300 vs state
Median home value
$832
Median rent
70.8%
Homeownership rate
5,095
Total housing units
81.3%
Occupied
18.7%
Vacant
29.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
85.1%
With health insurance
93.5%
With broadband internet
14.1%
Foreign-born
7.0%
Veterans (18+)
14.7%
With a disability
80.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
80.2%
High School+
14.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Madison County, Texas has a population of 13,574 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 146th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 29 people per square mile.
The population of Madison County has grown 1.0% since 2010 (13,737 → 13,877), a +0.07% annualized rate.
The median household income in Madison County, Texas is $67,128, with mean (average) household income of $81,177 and per-capita income of $26,453. 13.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Madison County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (62.2%), Black or African American (15.7%), Hispanic or Latino (3.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Madison County, Texas is 35.8 years. Residents are 43.7% female and 56.3% male.
The median home value in Madison County is $149,100 and median monthly rent is $832. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,095 total housing units, 18.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Madison County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Madison County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
Madison County, TX Climate
Madison County, TX has an average annual temperature of 19.6°C (67°F) and receives about 1049 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.6°C
Avg Temp
1049
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9° / 49° | 79 mm |
| February | 12° / 53° | 72 mm |
| March | 16° / 60° | 77 mm |
| April | 19° / 67° | 90 mm |
| May | 23° / 74° | 123 mm |
| June | 27° / 80° | 96 mm |
| July | 29° / 84° | 60 mm |
| August | 29° / 84° | 65 mm |
| September | 26° / 78° | 114 mm |
| October | 21° / 69° | 103 mm |
| November | 15° / 58° | 90 mm |
| December | 11° / 51° | 80 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Madison County, TX
The most comfortable months to visit Madison County, TX are typically October, April and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 35°C high). The coldest is January (near 3°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.