Madison, NC Demographics

A map of Madison's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,324	1,332	59.1%	62.6%
Black	761	587	33.9%	27.6%
Multiracial	79	80	3.5%	3.8%
Hispanic	50	84	2.2%	3.9%
Asian	23	25	1.0%	1.2%
Native American/Other	5	21	0.2%	1.0%

Madison, North Carolina has an estimated population of 2,242, an increase from the 2,129 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.1% White, 33.9% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, 2.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Madison, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Madison is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Madison, that probability was 52.9% in 2020 and 53.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Madison is ranked the 322nd most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Madison was ranked the 314th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Madison's White Population

1,324 residents of Madison, or 59.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Madison is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Madison ranks 466th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Madison's population has decreased from 62.6% to 59.1%.

Madison is less White than neighboring Mayodan (73.1% White), Stoneville (69.8% White), Stokesdale (73.6% White), Walnut Cove (60.3% White), and Summerfield (74.6% White).

Madison's Black Population

761 residents of Madison, or 33.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Madison is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Madison ranks 207th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Black population has grown by an estimated 29.6%. Black residents' share of Madison's population has increased from 27.6% to 33.9%.

Madison is more Black than neighboring Mayodan (13.8% Black), Stoneville (12.4% Black), Stokesdale (5.8% Black), Walnut Cove (28.5% Black), and Summerfield (7.8% Black).

Madison's Asian Population

23 residents of Madison, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Madison is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Madison ranks 218th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. Asian residents' share of Madison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Madison is more Asian than neighboring Mayodan (0% Asian), Stoneville (0% Asian), and Walnut Cove (0% Asian). Madison is less Asian than neighboring Stokesdale (1.4% Asian), and Summerfield (7.3% Asian).

Madison's Hispanic Population

50 residents of Madison, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Madison is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Madison ranks 541st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Madison's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.2%.

Madison is less Hispanic than neighboring Mayodan (3.3% Hispanic), Stoneville (11.9% Hispanic), Stokesdale (12.8% Hispanic), Walnut Cove (2.7% Hispanic), and Summerfield (3.3% Hispanic).

Madison's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Madison, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Madison is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Madison ranks 254th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 76.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Madison's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Madison is less Native American/Other than neighboring Walnut Cove (0.3% Native American/Other).

Madison's Multiracial Population

79 residents of Madison, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Madison is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Madison ranks 376th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Madison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Madison is less Multiracial than neighboring Mayodan (9.6% Multiracial), Stoneville (5.7% Multiracial), Stokesdale (6.2% Multiracial), Walnut Cove (8.2% Multiracial), and Summerfield (6.8% 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.