Population 18,089 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Madison County
Household size in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Madison County are small: just 2.35 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.55, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.5 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.4, Madison County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.3, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Madison County as they are nationally: 10.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Madison County
Renters in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.4% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.6% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in Madison County rent their homes (26.6%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 58.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast. The renter share has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.9% of the housing in Madison County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.8 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Madison County are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $656 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $684 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $661 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $879 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$223 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Madison County costs $879 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $223 a month since 2006–10, up 34%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 39.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Madison County
Bachelor's degrees in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Madison County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 13.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.9% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.4% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.5% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.7% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Madison County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Florida counties have a lower share of high school graduates: only six of 67.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Madison County is close to the national rate: 5.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Florida overall (4.8%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.3 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Madison County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County | 2.35 | 44.4 | 10.8% | 26.6% | 16.9% | 1987 | $879 | 13.9% | 79.7% | 5.9% |
| Hamilton County | 2.81 | 40.0 | 16.7% | 20.2% | 22.5% | 1990 | $785 | 12.2% | 82.9% | 5.7% |
| Brooks County | 2.64 | 43.9 | 10.5% | 28.3% | 17.9% | 1988 | $849 | 17.6% | 83.7% | 4.8% |
| Jefferson County | 2.47 | 46.5 | 12.9% | 24.1% | 15.9% | 1986 | $974 | 19.6% | 89.1% | 7.3% |
| Echols County | 3.29 | 31.4 | 12.7% | 24.1% | 15.9% | 1988 | $1,038 | 15.1% | 82.6% | 1.6% |
| Lowndes County | 2.58 | 34.2 | 14.4% | 43.1% | 10.5% | 1992 | $1,082 | 28.3% | 90.6% | 5.1% |
| Taylor County | 2.41 | 44.4 | 16.5% | 24.0% | 25.3% | 1984 | $1,016 | 19.0% | 88.1% | 5.2% |
| Suwannee County | 2.76 | 44.3 | 13.1% | 25.1% | 16.0% | 1991 | $911 | 16.7% | 85.5% | 5.6% |
| Lafayette County | 2.91 | 42.0 | 9.4% | 22.8% | 16.1% | 1990 | $843 | 10.3% | 82.4% | 14.8% |
| Thomas County | 2.46 | 40.5 | 13.0% | 36.2% | 13.0% | 1985 | $1,052 | 23.0% | 89.2% | 6.1% |
| Leon County | 2.28 | 35.3 | 11.6% | 47.4% | 11.7% | 1991 | $1,361 | 50.1% | 93.4% | 6.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Union County, FL · Casey County, KY · Cass County, IA · Cass County, IL · Cass County, NE · Cassia County, ID · Caswell County, NC · Catahoula Parish, LA · Tunica County, MS · Turner County, GA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Madison County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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