Madison County: Demographics & People
About 14,044 people live in Madison County, in 5,482 households. Median age 46.4 years. (8.6y older than Virginia). Population is 9% Black and 4% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 381 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 76 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 14,044; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 14,044 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 1,269 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 46.4y is 7.5 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 14,044 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 2,806 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 2,381.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 5,598.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 3,259 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 20.0% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 16.9% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 39.9% |
| Median age | 46.4 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 14,044 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 14,044 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 11,856 |
| Black residents | 1,245 |
| Asian residents | 53 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 2 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 6 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 78 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 804 |
| Diversity Index | 27.6% |
| Asian population | 0.4% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 8.9% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 3.9% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 11.8% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 14,044 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 13,602 |
| Residents born in this state | 9,501 |
| Residents born in another state | 3,946 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 1,663 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 202 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 155 |
| Foreign-born residents | 11.8% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
5,482 households.
| Family households | 3,889 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 5,482 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 381 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 13,156 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 12,775 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 381 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 13,907 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 1,996 |
| Pct With Disability | 14.3% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 298 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 13,949 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 12,918 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 509 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 302 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 220 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 1,031 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 7.4% |
| Pct White | 84.4% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29