Madison County , North Carolina
Population: 21,640 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $58,628 Home $263,500 Rent $764/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 21,640 residents, Madison County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for North Carolina and neighboring counties alike.
$58,628
Median Income
household
$263,500
Home Value
median
$764/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $58,628 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,738 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
| Median Home Value | $263,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $764/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 77.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 21,640 |
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 31.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
34.9%
Obesity
9.1%
Diabetes
13.9%
Smoking
38.3%
High Blood Pressure
23.0%
No Physical Activity
25.8%
Depression
32.0%
Insufficient Sleep
77.5%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 27.4 · 27th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
25.35
🌀 Hurricane
41.55
🔥 Wildfire
62.56
❄️ Winter Storm
25.56
🌍 Earthquake
47.65
☀️ Drought
15.20
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