Madison County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Madison County is located in Florida with a total population of 18,113. It is the 57th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Madison County is 44.9 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Madison County is $48,176. This is 33% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 39% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.9%. This is 66% 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 2.4%. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $105,900. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $325,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Madison County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Madison County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 35.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (35.9% vs 14.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

12.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.6%.