Madison County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Madison County, North Carolina
Madison County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
21,867
Median Age
44.5
Male Median
42.8
Female Median
45.8
Madison County, North Carolina Population Growth

Madison County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +6.4%%.
+6.4%% Growth
Madison County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Madison County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.5 | 21,867 |
| 2023 | 44.5 | 21,640 |
| 2022 | 44.6 | 21,414 |
| 2021 | 44.5 | 21,269 |
| 2020 | 44.6 | 21,608 |
| 2019 | 44.0 | 21,499 |
| 2018 | 44.0 | 21,405 |
| 2017 | 44.2 | 21,347 |
| 2016 | 43.9 | 21,130 |
| 2015 | 44.0 | 21,027 |
| 2014 | 43.7 | 20,951 |
| 2013 | 43.8 | 20,842 |
| 2012 | 43.6 | 20,727 |
| 2011 | 43.3 | 20,661 |
| 2010 | 43.2 | 20,549 |
Madison County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.2% |
| 5–17 | 13.0% |
| 18–24 | 9.8% |
| 25–34 | 12.2% |
| 35–54 | 23.4% |
| 55–64 | 14.1% |
| 65+ | 23.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Madison County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 68.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 29.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 39.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Madison County, North Carolina
The median age in Madison County, North Carolina is 44.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Madison County, North Carolina is 21,867.
In Madison County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 23.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 13.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Madison County, North Carolina has remained stable.