Madison County, Iowa

Total Population: 16,760

County Seat: Winterset

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Median Home Value

$236,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$89,542

Across all households

Median Age

41 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

25.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.3%
Two or More Races2.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

24.9%

65 Years and Over

18.1%

Male

51.0%

Female

49.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.5%

No Health Insurance

4.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

95.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

25.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$89,542

Mean Household Income

$103,385

Per Capita Income

$41,878

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

86.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

5.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$236,900

Median Rent

$938/mo

Total Housing Units

7,031

Owner-Occupied

81.3%

Renter-Occupied

18.7%

Vacancy Rate

5.8%

Married Couple Households

55.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

19.5%

Average Household Size

2.50

Broadband Internet Access

84.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19121.