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Madison County

Florida · 19,224 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 $37,459. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,224
+3%since 2000
from 18,733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+11%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K19K20K1990201020202024Madison County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,459
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,533 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,346
+31%since 2000
from $12,511 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,400
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.1%
−43.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+32%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(10,378)
Black39.9%(7,475)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(600)
Asian0.3%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.2%(12,215)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55%(10,582)
Black38.6%(7,423)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(899)
Asian0.2%(43)
Other2.4%(455)
Diversity Score69.2%(13,300)
Diversity Score
69
+6%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
47.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Florida?

Madison County, Florida has about 19,224 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison County, Florida earns about $37,459 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 $96,400, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Florida?

About 10.6% 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 21.0% 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 2,655 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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