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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Madison County

Florida · 18,733 residents · 696.529 sq mi
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Madison County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,533. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,900. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,733
+13%since 1990
from 16,569 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 24 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.3
+11%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,533
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,153 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,511
+29%since 1990
from $9,727 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
23.1%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 25.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$347
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $249 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
21.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−7%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(9,539)
Black41.8%(6,927)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(143)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.8%(10,403)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(10,378)
Black39.9%(7,475)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(600)
Asian0.3%(60)
Diversity Score65.2%(12,215)
Diversity Score
65
+4%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.5%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
−22%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Madison County to nearby counties

MADISON COUNTY VS
Brooks County
Income$46,807+76%
Home value$139,200+168%
Population16,101−14%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
Jefferson County
Income$61,212+131%
Home value$232,600+348%
Population16,007−15%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
Lowndes County
Income$58,541+121%
Home value$215,600+315%
Population122,867+555%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
Hamilton County
Income$50,144+89%
Home value$111,200+114%
Population14,180−24%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Florida?

Madison County, Florida has about 18,733 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Madison County, Florida?

The typical household in Madison County, Florida earns about $26,533 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison County, Florida expensive?

In Madison County, Florida, the median home is worth about $51,900, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Florida?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Madison County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison County, Florida?

About 23.1% of people in Madison County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,164 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 1103.02Census Tract 1104Census Tract 1102Census Tract 1101Census Tract 1103.01
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 32340ZIP 32331ZIP 32059ZIP 32350
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