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Madison County

Florida · 17,968 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 $35,240. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,100. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,968
−4%since 2000
from 18,733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+25%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,240
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,533 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,909
+51%since 2000
from $12,511 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$726
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+29%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(10,132)
Black35%(6,281)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(881)
Asian0.3%(45)
Other2.4%(428)
Diversity Score68.3%(12,280)
Segregation Score38.3%(6,882)
Diversity Score
68
+5%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+71%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Florida?

Madison County, Florida has about 17,968 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison County, Florida earns about $35,240 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 $89,100, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Florida?

About 13.8% 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 29.8% 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 1,399 residents, a change of about 8 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
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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