Madera County, CA

County

Demographics of Madera

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

17.8%

Households with Children

40.6%

School Enrollment K-12

22,611

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.6%
School Age (5-17): 20.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.4%
Working Age (35-54): 24.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.7%
Seniors (65+): 14.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 26.9%
High School / GED: 24.4%
Some College or Associate's: 30.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 24.0%
Single Parents: 16.5%
Couples & Adults: 35.4%
Living Alone: 24.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 60.9%
Asian: 2.4%
Black or African American: 2.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 94.3%
Puerto Rican: 0.6%
Cuban: 0.1%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 1.9%
South American: 0.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.4%
Other White: 59.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 68.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 9.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 7.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 12.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 54.3%
Spanish: 42.7%
European & Indo-European: 1.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.0%
Elementary (1-4): 6.1%
Middle School (5-8): 6.7%
High School (9-12): 8.4%
College / Graduate: 8.0%
Not Enrolled: 67.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Madera County

Neighborhoods in Madera County

Madera Highlands / Notarb

Valley Lake Ranchos / River Road Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources