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Madison County, TX
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Madison County, Texas.
Population
13,648
Land area
466sq mi
People per sq mi
29
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Madison County
Madison County at a glance
- Madison County is 75% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $74,596 a year, 5% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,200 (38% below Texas) and median rent is $851 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Madisonville (4,552) and Midway (257).
Local data for Madison County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Madison County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,596
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$176,200
Prices +1.7% in a year
Median rent
$851/mo
Homeownership
75.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,791), Irish Americans (1,506), German Americans (1,455).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,014
4,379 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,869
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$99.26M
FY 2026, $7,377 per person
PPP loans
$16.5M
430 loans, 2,030 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$31.62K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Madison County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madison County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
213
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
30
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 37°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madison County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.3%
U.S. 11.1% +10.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Madison County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Madison County, TX?
- Madisonville is the largest city or town in Madison County, with about 4,552 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Madison County?
- Madison County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 75852, 77864, 77872.
- What is the population of Madison County, TX?
- About 13,648 people live in Madison County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Madison County?
- Madison County borders Brazos County, Walker County, Grimes County, Houston County, Robertson County, Leon County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023