Madison County, Florida Demographics 2026
Madison County, Florida has a population of 18,089, the 57th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $48,485 and the median home value is $116,200. The poverty rate is 21.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Madison County Quick Facts
How Madison County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,113 | 18,089 | -0.1% |
| Median household income | $48,176 | $48,485 | +0.6% |
| Median home value | $105,900 | $116,200 | +9.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Madison County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 2,967 | $30,673 | 34.8% | $78,500 |
| Greenville | 1,650 | $70,125 | 23.1% | $63,200 |
| Lee | 835 | $46,264 | 33.7% | $97,900 |
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Population Overview
Madison County is located in Florida with a total population of 18,089. It is the 57th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Madison County is 44.8 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Madison County is $48,485. This is 35% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.0%. This is 67% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $116,200. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Madison County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Madison County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 35.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (35.5% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.
Education
13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Madison County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Madison County, Florida?
Madison County has a population of 18,089, making it the 57th most populous county in Florida.
What is the median income in Madison County?
The median household income in Madison County is $48,485 with a poverty rate of 21.0%.
How many cities are in Madison County, Florida?
Madison County contains 3 Census-designated places.