Madison County

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Madison County, Ohio, had a population of approximately 44,438. The racial composition was 91.9% White, 4.1% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents made up 1.6% of the population. The median age was 39.8 years, with 23.2% under 18 years, 58.7% aged 18-64, and 18.1% aged 65 and older. The median household income was around $62,909, and the poverty rate stood at approximately 8.9%.

Madison County, OH, has a median home value of approximately $200,000. The median rent price is about $1,100 per month. The homeownership rate stands around 75%, with a population density of 100 people per square mile. The property tax rate is near 1.4%, and the average household size is 2.6 persons. Housing units total close to 18,000. The real estate market sees an annual appreciation rate of 4-5%.

Madison County, OH, hosts various elections, including local, state, and federal positions. As of the most recent general election, here are some key details:

1. Voter Turnout: Approximately 51% of registered voters participated.
2. Local Offices: Several positions like County Commissioner, Auditor, and Sheriff were contested.
3. Notable Candidates:
   • County Commissioner: Republican Chris Snyder vs. Democrat John Roberts.
   • Auditor: Incumbent Republican Jennifer Hunter faced Democrat Michael Dwyer.
4. State Representatives: Madison is part of Ohio's 74th District; in the last election, Republican Bill Dean's seat was contested.
5. Federal Representation: As part of Ohio's 15th Congressional District, Representative Mike Carey (Republican) defended his seat against Democrat Gary Josephson.

For specific numbers and more detailed results, refer to the Madison County Board of Elections official website.

As of the most recent data, Madison County, OH, has a high school graduation rate of approximately 89.5%, which is close to the national average of about 88%. The percentage of residents with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Madison County stands at around 18%, which is notably lower than the national average of approximately 33% and the Ohio state average of about 28%.

To summarize, while the high school graduation rate in Madison County aligns closely with national figures, the county has a lower proportion of residents with higher education degrees compared to both state and national averages.

Madison County, OH, has a labor force of approximately 22,000 people as of 2023. The county's unemployment rate typically hovers around 4.0%, slightly below the national average of about 4.8%. Key industries include manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and agriculture. In 2023, manufacturing employs around 18% of the workforce, while healthcare and social assistance account for roughly 15%. Retail trade employs about 12%, and agriculture employs around 10%.

Compared to national averages, Madison County has a higher proportion of its workforce in manufacturing (U.S. average ~8.5%) and agriculture (U.S. average ~1.5%). Conversely, it has a lower proportion in professional, scientific, and technical services (Madison ~5%, U.S. average ~6.6%) and information industries (Madison ~1%, U.S. average ~2%).

In Ohio, Madison County’s manufacturing employment aligns with the state’s average (~16%), reflecting the state's strong industrial base. Healthcare employment is also comparable to the state average of around 14%.

As of the most recent data, the median household income in Madison County, OH is approximately $76,000. In comparison, the median household income for the state of Ohio is around $58,000, while the national median household income stands at about $68,700.

This indicates that households in Madison County, OH, on average, earn more than both the state and national median household incomes. The higher income could be attributed to various socioeconomic factors specific to the region.

As of 2021, Madison County, Ohio, boasts relatively low crime rates compared to national averages. The overall crime rate is approximately 18.63 per 1,000 residents annually.

These statistics indicate that property crimes are more prevalent than violent crimes, with larceny-theft being the most common type of crime.