Madison County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Madison County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17119
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 119
Geography
- Land Area
- 715.52 sq mi
- Water Area
- 24.52 sq mi
- Total Area
- 740.04 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.827120
- Longitude
- -89.900227
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 261,757
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 205,631
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 251,759 | 96.2% |
| Hispanic | 10,002 | 3.8% |
| White | 218,633 | 83.5% |
| Black | 20,203 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 1,734 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 327 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 77 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 461 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 199,303 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 6,328 | 3.1% |
| White | 176,702 | 85.9% |
| Black | 16,394 | 8.0% |
| Asian | 2,333 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,836 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 76 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 378 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 264,238
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $81,450
- Poverty Rate
- 10.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 28,605
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 219,413 | 83.0% |
| Black | 20,666 | 7.8% |
| Asian | 2,245 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 179,260
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 55,633 | 31.0% |
| Republican | 48,272 | 26.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 75,249 | 42.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 84,228 | 47.0% |
| Female | 95,028 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 145,122 | 81.0% |
| Hispanic | 4,282 | 2.4% |
| Black | 7,846 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1,309 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 97,201
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 80,357 | 55.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,864 | 43.5% |
| Black | 2,899 | 36.9% |
| Asian | 542 | 41.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 46,554 | 55.3% |
| Female | 50,646 | 53.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 43,221 (23.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 57,289 (31.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 119,168
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $192,694
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,073
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 12.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.