County profile · North Carolina
Madison County, NC market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Madison County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 22,553
- +5.9% since 2020
- Households
- 8,342
- Median household income
- $58,531
- +27.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $284,600
- Jobs located here
- 4,052
- Highest market score
- 88
- Insurance agencies, #80 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 22,553 people live in Madison County, in 8,342 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Madison County grew 5.9%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Madison County is $58,531 a year, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 27.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Madison County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 144, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (61).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Madison County are for insurance agencies (88), gas stations (86) and auto repair shops (82). Madison County ranks #80 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
Madison County is part of the Asheville metro area. For its number of households, Madison County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for coffee shops and cafes (53% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for salons, barbers and spas (69% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Madison County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Madison County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 88 | #80 of 2,272 | 6 | 7.2 | $3.9M | 311 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 86 | #65 of 2,358 | 9 | 10.8 | $3M | 128 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 82 | #87 of 2,378 | 13 | 15.6 | $649K | 146 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 82 | #93 of 2,401 | 23 | 27.6 | $367K | 137 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 76 | #199 of 2,222 | 5 | 6.0 | $5.6M | 183 | 12 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 74 | #178 of 2,385 | 12 | 14.4 | $556K | 261 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 73 | #196 of 2,339 | 8 | 9.6 | $833K | 194 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 71 | #377 of 2,405 | 58 | 69.5 | $480K | 129 | 24 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 70 | #374 of 2,405 | 29 | 34.8 | $960K | 145 | 11 |
| Convenience stores | 70 | #425 of 2,261 | 5 | 6.0 | $9.3M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 69 | #375 of 2,394 | 27 | 32.4 | $313K | 205 | 11 |
| Pizza | 67 | #407 of 2,090 | 5 | 6.0 | $5.6M | 110 | 12 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 58 | #598 of 1,656 | 5 | 6.0 | $1.7M | 95 | 5 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 57 | #724 of 2,088 | 7 | 8.4 | $713K | 108 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 52 | #1,113 of 2,402 | 15 | 18.0 | $3.1M | 92 | 7 |
| Home repair trades | 49 | #1,057 of 2,057 | 8 | 9.6 | $2.7M | 110 | 24 |
| Real estate | 44 | #1,409 of 2,229 | 22 | 26.4 | Index only | 121 | 15 |
| Child care and preschools | 43 | #1,019 of 1,611 | 5 | 6.0 | $633K | 63 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 41 | #1,321 of 2,070 | 6 | 7.2 | $7.8M | 84 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 36 | #1,802 of 2,176 | 20 | 24.0 | Index only | 106 | 15 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 32 | #1,700 of 2,063 | 14 | 16.8 | $2M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $3.5M | 279 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $3.5M | 403 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $2.8M | 95 | 9 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $2.8M | 166 | 12 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $1.2M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $1.6M | 188 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $2.1M | 88 | 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $2.8M | 112 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $2.8M | 286 | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $7.1M | 59 | 13 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $478K | 70 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $7.1M | 150 | 11 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $1.7M | 41 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $13.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $10.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $6.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $8.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $6.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $6.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $6.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Madison County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $8.4M | $1,012 | 106 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $27.4M | $3,289 | 127 |
| Food away from home | $27.8M | $3,338 | 82 |
| Groceries | $46.7M | $5,597 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.7M | $799 | 80 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.2M | $380 | 65 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5M | $598 | 61 |
| Medical and dental services | $8.4M | $1,013 | 79 |
| Pets | $6.6M | $791 | 87 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $14.2M | $1,700 | 83 |
| Vehicle insurance | $23.4M | $2,810 | 144 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $21.3M | $2,558 | 85 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $11.1M | $1,333 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $115.4M | $13,833 | 83 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Madison County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 22,553+5.9% since 2020
- Households
- 8,342
- Median age
- 45.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 450 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 49
- Median household income
- $58,531+27.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $84,172
- Median home value
- $284,600
- Jobs located here
- 4,052
- Daytime population
- 16,995Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Madison County, NC growing?
Population estimates put Madison County at 22,553 people in 2025, up 5.9% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 8,342 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 27.6%, before inflation.
How much do households in Madison County, NC spend?
Households in Madison County spend about $115.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $46.7M on groceries and $27.8M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Madison County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 144, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (61).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Madison County, NC?
Of the business types scored in Madison County, insurance agencies (88), gas stations (86) and auto repair shops (82) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #80 of 2,272 scored counties.
How does Madison County, NC compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Madison County is $58,531, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $284,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for coffee shops and cafes (53% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for salons, barbers and spas (69% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 21 of the 56 business types have a score in Madison County, each ranked against other counties.
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