Madison County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

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%.

Madison County Quick Facts

Population 18,089

Median Household Income $48,48590% MOE ±$6,886

Median Home Value $116,20090% MOE ±$17,507

Poverty Rate 21.0%90% MOE ±4.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.8%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Median Age 44.8 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 73.4%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.9%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 80.1%

Cities/Places 3

Population 18,089 57th of 67

Median Income $48,485 35% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.0%

Unemployment 5.8%

How Madison County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	18,460	18,089	-2.0%
Median household income	$45,582	$48,485	No clear change (+6.4%)
Median home value¹	$109,656	$116,200	No clear change (+6.0%)
Median gross rent	$848	$874	No clear change (+3.1%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Madison

$48,485

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Madison

$116,200

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 27.6%

$25K-$50K 22.9%

$50K-$100K 34.5%

$100K+ 15.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.8%

$10K-$15K

6.8%

$15K-$20K

6.2%

$20K-$25K

6.9%

$25K-$30K

6.1%

$30K-$35K

6.3%

$35K-$40K

4.9%

$40K-$45K

2.8%

$45K-$50K

2.8%

$50K-$60K

9.4%

$60K-$75K

13.0%

$75K-$100K

12.1%

$100K-$125K

4.9%

$125K-$150K

4.8%

$150K-$200K

3.1%

$200K+

2.1%

Employment

5.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

41.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.4%

Renter 26.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $874/mo 21.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.7%

18-34

19.8%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

28.9%

75+

8.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

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.