Madera County, California's estimated 2024 population is 165,387 with a growth rate of 1.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Madera County, California is the 32nd largest county in California. The 2010 population was 151,006 and has seen a growth of 9.52% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 178,032 | 2,529 | 1.44% |
| 2028 | 175,503 | 2,529 | 1.46% |
| 2027 | 172,974 | 2,529 | 1.48% |
| 2026 | 170,445 | 2,529 | 1.51% |
| 2025 | 167,916 | 2,529 | 1.53% |
| 2024 | 165,387 | 2,529 | 1.55% |
| 2023 | 162,858 | 2,529 | 1.58% |
| 2022 | 160,329 | 1,363 | 0.86% |
| 2021 | 158,966 | 2,621 | 1.68% |
| 2020 | 156,345 | -372 | -0.24% |
| 2019 | 156,717 | 344 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 156,373 | 1,294 | 0.83% |
| 2017 | 155,079 | 1,385 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 153,694 | 246 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 153,448 | 91 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 153,357 | 2,062 | 1.36% |
| 2013 | 151,295 | -225 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 151,520 | -165 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 151,685 | 679 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 151,006 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 88,090 | 24,974 | 39.57% |
| 1980 | 63,116 | 21,597 | 52.02% |
| 1970 | 41,519 | 1,051 | 2.6% |
| 1960 | 40,468 | 3,504 | 9.48% |
| 1950 | 36,964 | 13,650 | 58.55% |
| 1940 | 23,314 | 6,150 | 35.83% |
| 1930 | 17,164 | 4,961 | 40.65% |
| 1920 | 12,203 | 3,835 | 45.83% |
| 1910 | 8,368 | 2,004 | 31.49% |
| 1900 | 6,364 | -171,668 | -96.43% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77,220 | 49.11% |
| Other race | 46,527 | 29.59% |
| Two or more races | 23,550 | 14.98% |
| Black or African American | 4,091 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 3,675 | 2.34% |
| Native American | 2,046 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 134 | 0.09% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 43,857 | 3.43 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Married | 23,686 | 3.8 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Non Family | 9,733 | 1.4 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Female | 6,871 | 4.39 | 43.4 | 56.6 |
| Male | 3,567 | 4.7 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
3.82
Average Family Size
3.43
Average Household Size
65.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11,310 | 11.42% |
| Associates Degree | 7,521 | 7.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,497 | 11.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,490 | 5.54% |
| High School Graduate | 22,910 | 23.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16,370 | 16.53% |
| Some College | 23,947 | 24.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50,861 | 28,104 | 4,599 |
| White | 39,116 | 35,927 | 10,157 |
| Other Race | 25,894 | 12,304 | 1,596 |
| 2+ Races | 12,683 | 9,039 | 2,198 |
| Black | 2,986 | 2,396 | 576 |
| Asian | 2,559 | 1,888 | 789 |
| Native American | 1,365 | 1,052 | 130 |
| Islander | 87 | 87 | 30 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 34.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,817 | $70,077 | $56,270 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,307 | $82,135 | $83,750 |
| High School Graduate | $37,410 | $46,513 | $24,255 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,028 | $29,543 | $18,075 |
| Overall | $36,148 | $41,834 | $30,293 |
| Some College | $36,846 | $46,955 | $30,556 |
$36,148
Average Earnings
$41,834
Average Male
$30,293
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.35% of Madera County, California residents speak only English, while 45.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 42.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90,647 | 21,852 | 24.11% |
| Other | 44,201 | 12,938 | 29.27% |
| White | 48,116 | 5,673 | 11.79% |
| Multiple | 22,640 | 4,956 | 21.89% |
| Asian | 3,459 | 1,367 | 39.52% |
| Black | 2,959 | 586 | 19.8% |
| Native | 1,875 | 443 | 23.63% |
| Islander | 121 | 20 | 16.53% |
20.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.95%
Male Poverty Rate
21.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Madera County, California is Asian, with 39.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Madera County, California is White, with 11.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.92% |
| High School | 14.95% |
| Some College | 12.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.33% |
| Female Employed | 10.09% |
| Male Employed | 9.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,066 | $100,275 |
| Households | $73,543 | $94,764 |
| Married Families | $91,601 | $113,805 |
| Non Families | $40,188 | $60,885 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6,225
Number of Veterans
5,631
Male Veterans
594
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,057 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,503 |
| First Gulf War | 1,019 |
| Korea | 513 |
| World War II | 47 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1,613 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,563 |
| 75+ | 1,486 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,026 |
| 18 to 34 | 537 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,279 | 7.18% |
| Hispanic | 1,646 | 2.67% |
| Other Race | 704 | 2.28% |
| 2+ Races | 661 | 4.19% |
| Black | 373 | 11.16% |
| Native American | 165 | 10.78% |
| Asian | 40 | 1.38% |
| Islander | 3 | 3.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.27%
Born in Madera County, California
79.68%
Native Born
20.32%
Foreign Born
13.2%
Non Citizen
7.13%
Naturalized
79.68% of Madera County, California residents were born in the United States, with 68.27% having been born in California. 13.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.