Madison County, Florida

FL · FIPS 12079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 18,089 #1,985 / 3,222
38th
Median Household Income $48,485 -35.5% #2,857 / 3,222
11th
Median Age 44.8 years +15.2% #769 / 3,222
76th
Median Home Value $116,200 -58.8% #2,741 / 3,222
15th
Median Gross Rent $874 -24.8% #1,585 / 3,222
51th
Poverty Rate 21.0% +66.6% #2,761 / 3,222
14th

Demographics

Madison County has a population of 18,089, making it the #1,985 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.4%
Native Born
3.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Madison County is $48,485, ranking #2,857 out of 3,222 counties — 35.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.0% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.

Median Household Income
$48,485 −35.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,857 of 3,222
11th percentile
Per Capita Income
$23,452 −43.2% vs nat'l
Rank #3,045 of 3,222
5th percentile
Poverty Rate
21.0% +66.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,761 of 3,222
14th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.8% +9.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,440 of 3,222
24th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.9% −58.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,943 of 3,222
9th percentile
Mean Commute Time
30.9 min +12.0% vs nat'l
Rank #733 of 3,222
77th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Madison County is $116,200 (-58.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $874/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.4%.

Median Home Value
$116,200 −58.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,741 of 3,222
15th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$874 −24.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,585 of 3,222
51th percentile
Homeownership Rate
73.4% +14.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,813 of 3,222
44th percentile
73.4% Homeownership

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Health

87.7% of residents in Madison County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% below the national rate.

87.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.7% −4.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,594 of 3,222
19th percentile

About Madison County, Florida

Madison County, Florida has a total population of 18,089, making it the 1,985th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Madison County is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Madison County is $48,485, which ranks #2,857 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.

The median home value in Madison County is $116,200, 58.8% below the national median. Renters in Madison County pay a median gross rent of $874 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Madison County, 13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.9 min.

Madison County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (35.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.8%).

All data for Madison County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.