Madison County, FL

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2021 Population

18,051

2.73% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

43.9

0.679% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

25.4%

14.7% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$39,503

12.1% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$89,000

0.112% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

6,076

2.09% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Madison County, FL had a population of 18.1k people with a median age of 43.9 and a median household income of $39,503. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Madison County, FL declined from 18,557 to 18,051, a −2.73% decrease and its median household income grew from $35,240 to $39,503, a 12.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Madison County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (36.3%), White (Hispanic) (2.98%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.66%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.05%).

None of the households in Madison County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Madison County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Madison County, FL are North Florida College (421 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Madison County, FL was $89,000, and the homeownership rate was 71.9%.

Most people in Madison County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Madison County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Madison County, FL borders Hamilton County, FL, Jefferson County, FL, Lafayette County, FL, Suwannee County, FL, Taylor County, FL, Brooks County, GA, and Lowndes County, GA.

United States Florida

Population & Diversity

Madison County, FL is home to a population of 18.1k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.59% of Madison County, FL residents were born outside of the country (829 people).

In 2021, there were 1.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.7k people) in Madison County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.54k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 538 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.1%

2021 Citizenship

97%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.1% of Madison County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Madison County, FL was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Madison County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Madison County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
9.7k ± 143
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.54k ± 282
White (Hispanic)
538 ± 251

6.18%

Hispanic Population

1.12k people

6.18% of the people in Madison County, FL are hispanic (1.12k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Madison County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
993,450 ± 23,894 people
Haiti
340,538 ± 14,212 people
Colombia
292,600 ± 13,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 993,450 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 340,538 and Colombia with 292,600.

Foreign-Born Population

4.59%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

829 people

4.61%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

856 people

As of 2021, 4.59% of Madison County, FL residents (829 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Madison County, FL was 4.61%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Madison County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
450 ± 165
Gulf War (1990s)
213 ± 107
Gulf War (2001-)
148 ± 92

Madison County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Madison County, FL employs 6.08k people. The largest industries in Madison County, FL are Educational Services (803 people), Manufacturing (797 people), and Retail Trade (695 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($117,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,710), and Utilities ($63,125).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,213. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

6.08k

2021 Value

± 588

−2.09%

1 Year decline

± 14%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Madison County, FL declined at a rate of −2.09%, from 6.21k employees to 6.08k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Madison County, FL, are Production Occupations (748 people), Sales & Related Occupations (708 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (594 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Madison County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.08k

2021 Value

± 588

−2.09%

1 Year decline

± 14%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Madison County, FL declined at a rate of −2.09%, from 6.21k employees to 6.08k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Madison County, FL, are Educational Services (803 people), Manufacturing (797 people), and Retail Trade (695 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Madison County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Madison County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,689

Median earning men ± $6,355

$26,278

Median earning women ± $1,890

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,274), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,034), and Public Administration ($48,024).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,430), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,250), and Public Administration ($40,901).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

109
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
80
Retail Trade
54
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$65.7k
Manufacturing
$35.8k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$12.3k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Madison County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 59.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.341%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.341%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Madison County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Madison County, FL awarded 421 degrees. The student population of Madison County, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 339 male students and 843 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Madison County, FL are White (276 and 65.7%), followed by Black or African American (103 and 24.5%), Hispanic or Latino (33 and 7.86%), and Two or More Races (4 and 0.952%).

The largest universities in Madison County, FL by number of degrees awarded are North Florida College (421 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Madison County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (172 and 40.9%), Registered Nursing (70 and 16.6%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (34 and 8.08%).

The median tuition cost in Madison County, FL for a public four year colleges is $2,280 for in-state students and $9,180 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,182 students enrolled in Madison County, FL, 28.7% men and 71.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 773 records, of which 69.6% were women and 30.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
7 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
172 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
47 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Madison County, FL was Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Madison County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

North Florida College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

421 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was North Florida College with 421 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 142 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Madison County, FL, which is 0.509 times less than the 279 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 276 degrees mean that there were 2.68 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 103 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($2,280) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($714) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Madison County, FL was $89,000 in 2021, which is 0.363 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $89,100 to $89,000, a 0.112% decrease. The homeownership rate in Madison County, FL is 71.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Madison County, FL have an average commute time of 30.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Madison County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Madison County, FL is $39,503. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Madison County, FL was Census Tract 1104 with a value of $46,356, followed by Census Tract 1102 and Census Tract 1101, with respective values of $43,958 and $36,639.

In 2022, 18.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Madison County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.538%.

Housing

Property

$89,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$16,893

$4,629

Median Property Taxes

±$448

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Madison County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Madison County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.9%

Homeownership

2021

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.9% of the housing units in Madison County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Madison County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1104
Census Tract 1102
Census Tract 1101

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Madison County, FL was Census Tract 1104 with a value of $46,356, followed by Census Tract 1102 and Census Tract 1101, with respective values of $43,958 and $36,639.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Madison County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$39,503

Median Household Income

± $2,964

6.44k

Number of Households

± 563

In 2021, the median household income of the 6.44k households in Madison County, FL grew to $39,503 from the previous year's value of $35,240.

The following chart displays the households in Madison County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Madison County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.5%)
Carpooled (12.7%)
Worked At Home (2.02%)

In 2021, 82.5% of workers in Madison County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.7%) and those who worked at home (2.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Madison County, FL have a longer commute time (30.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.98% of the workforce in Madison County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Madison County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Madison County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Madison County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 18.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Madison County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.538%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

25.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Madison County, FL (4.05k out of 15.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Madison County, FL is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 30.1% of the children was living in poverty in Madison County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 872 in Madison County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 61.2 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

87.8% of the population of Madison County, FL has health coverage, with 34.4% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 17.8% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 2.54% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Madison County, FL see 9246 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.194% decrease from the previous year (9264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3741 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1701 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

9,246 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Madison County, FL

Primary care physicians in Madison County, FL see an average of 9,246 patients per year. This represents a 0.194% decrease from the previous year (9,264 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Madison County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.2%

Uninsured

34.4%

Employer Coverage

19.6%

Medicaid

17.8%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

2.54%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Madison County, FL grew by 3.01% from 11.8% to 12.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Madison County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 79.2 in Madison County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Madison County, FL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.9% in Madison County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Madison County, FL.

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