Madison County Population & Workforce Trends
Population of Madison County as estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau has grown steadily since the 2010 census. The population in 2011 was 339,519 persons. The most recent annual estimate of Madison County’s total population shows a 10% increase to 372,909 in 2020 from 2011. See the blue line in Figure 15.
The workforce is comprised of the number of people working plus the number looking for work. The annual workforce (green line) has also risen since 2011 by 16% to reach 186,335 in 2020. Growth in the number of people with jobs likely creates new demand
for housing in the region. It is important to note that the workforce is drawn from surrounding counties so not all new members of the workforce will be seeking housing in Madison County.