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Madison

Florida · 2,988 residents (2025 est.) · 2.636 sq mi
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Madison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,673. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,500. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 59% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,967
−3%since 2000
from 3,061 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,126 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.2
−4%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,988 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Madison
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,673
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,656 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,629
+115%since 2000
from $10,041 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
−10%since 2010
from 0.491 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services7.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$887
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
60.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−14%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(1,054)
Black61.9%(1,896)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(66)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(1,864)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(1,118)
Black48.6%(1,443)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(172)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(234)
Diversity Score76.5%(2,269)
Diversity Score
76
+26%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+194%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.7%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.8%
−52.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.6%
+24.2 ptssince 2017
from 48.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, Florida?

Madison, Florida has about 2,967 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madison, Florida?

The typical household in Madison, Florida earns about $30,673 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison, Florida expensive?

In Madison, Florida, the median home is worth about $78,500, and the typical rent is about $887 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Florida?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Madison, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison, Florida?

About 34.8% of people in Madison, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 393 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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