Madison, NJ Demographics

A map of Madison's Population by Race

Madison, New Jersey had a population of 16,937 in 2020. It was 73.7% White, 2.7% Black, 7.5% Asian, 11.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Madison, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Madison is the 69th most populous. 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's White Population

12,482 residents of Madison identify as White, or 73.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Madison considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Madison is ranked #373 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Madison is more White than neighboring New Providence (69.1% White). Madison is less White than neighboring Florham Park (74.8% White), Green Village (79.5% White), Chatham (77.7% White), and Whippany (76.1% White).

Madison's Black Population

463 residents of Madison identify as Black, or 2.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Madison slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Madison is ranked #373 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Madison is more Black than neighboring Green Village (0.9% Black), Chatham (1% Black), New Providence (1.8% Black), and Whippany (1.2% Black). Madison is less Black than neighboring Florham Park (5.8% Black).

Madison's Asian Population

1,262 residents of Madison identify as Asian, or 7.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Madison roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Madison is ranked #196 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Madison is less Asian than neighboring Florham Park (8.5% Asian), Green Village (8.9% Asian), Chatham (9.2% Asian), New Providence (15.9% Asian), and Whippany (13.8% Asian).

Madison's Hispanic Population

2,004 residents of Madison identify as Hispanic, or 11.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Madison slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Madison is ranked #261 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Madison is more Hispanic than neighboring Florham Park (7.4% Hispanic), Green Village (6.1% Hispanic), Chatham (7.3% Hispanic), New Providence (9.2% Hispanic), and Whippany (5.9% Hispanic).

Madison's Native American/Other Population

102 residents of Madison identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Madison roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Madison is ranked #284 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Madison is more Native American/Other than neighboring Florham Park (0.4% Native American/Other), New Providence (0.5% Native American/Other), and Whippany (0.3% Native American/Other). Madison is less Native American/Other than neighboring Green Village (0.9% Native American/Other).

Madison's Multiracial Population

624 residents of Madison identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Madison roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Madison is ranked #221 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Madison is more Multiracial than neighboring Florham Park (3.1% Multiracial), New Providence (3.6% Multiracial), and Whippany (2.7% Multiracial). Madison is less Multiracial than neighboring Chatham (4.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.