Madison, NJ Demographics

A map of Madison's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,071	12,482	73.4%	73.7%
Hispanic	2,189	2,004	13.3%	11.8%
Asian	1,040	1,262	6.3%	7.5%
Multiracial	859	624	5.2%	3.7%
Black	210	463	1.3%	2.7%
Native American/Other	78	102	0.5%	0.6%

Madison, New Jersey has an estimated population of 16,447, a slight decrease from the 16,937 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.4% White, 13.3% Hispanic, 6.3% Asian, 5.2% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, and 0.5% 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 New Jersey 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 43.5% in 2020 and 43.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Madison is ranked the 72nd most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 69th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Madison's White Population

12,071 residents of Madison, or 73.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Madison is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Madison ranks 373rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Madison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 73.4%.

Madison is more White than neighboring Florham Park (66.4% White), New Providence (67.9% White), and Whippany (67.6% White). Madison is less White than neighboring Green Village (85.1% White), and Chatham (78.4% White).

Madison's Black Population

210 residents of Madison, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Madison is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Madison ranks 375th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Black population has declined by an estimated 54.6%. Black residents' share of Madison's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.3%.

Madison is more Black than neighboring Chatham (0.6% Black), and Whippany (0.4% Black). Madison is less Black than neighboring Florham Park (9.5% Black), Green Village (3.1% Black), and New Providence (1.8% Black).

Madison's Asian Population

1,040 residents of Madison, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Madison is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Madison ranks 201st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. Asian residents' share of Madison's population has decreased from 7.5% to 6.3%.

Madison is less Asian than neighboring Florham Park (11% Asian), Green Village (8.8% Asian), Chatham (11.6% Asian), New Providence (14.8% Asian), and Whippany (14% Asian).

Madison's Hispanic Population

2,189 residents of Madison, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Madison is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Madison ranks 261st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Madison's population has increased from 11.8% to 13.3%.

Madison is more Hispanic than neighboring Florham Park (7.7% Hispanic), Green Village (2.5% Hispanic), Chatham (5.4% Hispanic), New Providence (8.8% Hispanic), and Whippany (11% Hispanic).

Madison's Native American/Other Population

78 residents of Madison, 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 is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Madison ranks 324th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Madison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Madison is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Providence (0.3% Native American/Other). Madison is less Native American/Other than neighboring Florham Park (0.8% Native American/Other), Chatham (0.8% Native American/Other), and Whippany (2.7% Native American/Other).

Madison's Multiracial Population

859 residents of Madison, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Madison is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Madison ranks 237th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Madison's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.2%.

Madison is more Multiracial than neighboring Florham Park (4.6% Multiracial), Green Village (0% Multiracial), Chatham (3.2% Multiracial), and Whippany (4.3% Multiracial). Madison is less Multiracial than neighboring New Providence (6.4% 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.