Madison County Demographics

A map of Madison County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,722	10,132	53.7%	56.4%
Black	6,429	6,281	35.5%	35.0%
Hispanic	1,051	881	5.8%	4.9%
Multiracial	782	513	4.3%	2.9%
Native American/Other	83	116	0.5%	0.6%
Asian	22	45	0.1%	0.3%

Madison County, Florida has an estimated population of 18,089, a less than 1% change from the 17,968 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.7% White, 35.5% Black, 5.8% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Madison County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Madison has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Madison County, that probability was 55.7% in 2020 and 58.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Madison County is ranked the 57th most populous county in Florida, out of 67 counties. Madison County was ranked the 56th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Madison County's White Population

9,722 residents of Madison County, or 53.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Madison County is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Madison County ranks 51st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 67 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison County's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Madison County's population has decreased from 56.4% to 53.7%.

Madison County is more White than neighboring Brooks County (53.4% White), and Lowndes County (50.6% White). Madison County is less White than neighboring Jefferson County (60.3% White), Taylor County (71.5% White), and Hamilton County (54.5% White).

Madison County's Black Population

6,429 residents of Madison County, or 35.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Madison County is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Madison County ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 67 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison County's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Black residents' share of Madison County's population has increased from 35.0% to 35.5%.

Madison County is more Black than neighboring Brooks County (32.8% Black), Jefferson County (27.8% Black), Taylor County (19% Black), and Hamilton County (30.4% Black). Madison County is less Black than neighboring Lowndes County (37% Black).

Madison County's Asian Population

22 residents of Madison County, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Madison County is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Madison County ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 67 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 51.1%. Asian residents' share of Madison County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Madison County is less Asian than neighboring Brooks County (1.4% Asian), Lowndes County (1.7% Asian), Jefferson County (1.2% Asian), Taylor County (0.6% Asian), and Hamilton County (0.6% Asian).

Madison County's Hispanic Population

1,051 residents of Madison County, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Madison County is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Madison County ranks 55th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 67 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Madison County's population has increased from 4.9% to 5.8%.

Madison County is more Hispanic than neighboring Jefferson County (5.1% Hispanic), and Taylor County (4.3% Hispanic). Madison County is less Hispanic than neighboring Brooks County (6.8% Hispanic), Lowndes County (7.1% Hispanic), and Hamilton County (11.5% Hispanic).

Madison County's Native American/Other Population

83 residents of Madison County, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Madison County is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Madison County ranks 50th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 67 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Madison County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Madison County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lowndes County (0.3% Native American/Other). Madison County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brooks County (1.6% Native American/Other), Jefferson County (0.7% Native American/Other), Taylor County (1.5% Native American/Other), and Hamilton County (0.6% Native American/Other).

Madison County's Multiracial Population

782 residents of Madison County, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Madison County is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Madison County ranks 55th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 67 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Madison County's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.3%.

Madison County is more Multiracial than neighboring Brooks County (4% Multiracial), Lowndes County (3.2% Multiracial), Taylor County (3.2% Multiracial), and Hamilton County (2.5% Multiracial). Madison County is less Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson County (5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.