Madison County, Illinois

Total Population: 264,631

County Seat: Edwardsville

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Median Home Value

$167,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$74,800

Across all households

Median Age

40.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

30.8%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)82.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)8.5%
Hispanic or Latino4.2%
Two or More Races3.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

21.5%

65 Years and Over

18.0%

Male

48.9%

Female

51.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.0%

No Health Insurance

4.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

30.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$74,800

Mean Household Income

$97,667

Per Capita Income

$40,869

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$167,900

Median Rent

$969/mo

Total Housing Units

118,942

Owner-Occupied

73.6%

Renter-Occupied

26.4%

Vacancy Rate

8.0%

Married Couple Households

47.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.1%

Average Household Size

2.37

Broadband Internet Access

89.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17119.