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Madison, FL
City in Madison County, Florida.
Population
2,967
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,126
ZIP codes
0
Madison and its ZIP codes
Madison at a glance
- Madison is about 2.7 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $30,673, 59% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $78,500 (78% below Florida) and median rent is $887 a month.
Local data for Madison, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Madison, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$30,673
Poverty rate
34.8%
Median home value
$78,500
Median rent
$887/mo
Homeownership
39.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
31.2
Average commute
38.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (119), Dutch Americans (74), Irish Americans (72).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Madison.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,601
4,960 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,115
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$140M
FY 2026, $7,818 per person
How people get to work
Madison, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.3%
- Carpooled21.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked7.0%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 38.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madison, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
426
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 40°F
52.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madison, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
22.3%
U.S. 12.8% +9.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.9%
U.S. 11.1% +8.8 pts
Cities near Madison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LeeTown | 8.7 mi | 2.4 |
| GreenvilleTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Clyattville, GACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| AucillaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2 |
| DayCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| JenningsTown | 21 mi | 2.7 |
| Lake Park, GACity | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| Dasher, GATown | 23 mi | 4.6 |
| Quitman, GACity | 23 mi | 4.1 |
| LamontCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.3 |
| PerryCity | 25 mi | 9.4 |
| Dixie, GACensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.5 |
| MonticelloCity | 27 mi | 4 |
| Remerton, GACity | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| Valdosta, GACity | 28 mi | 36 |
| Live OakCity | 29 mi | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Madison, FL in?
- Madison is in Madison County, Florida.
- What is the population of Madison, FL?
- About 2,967 people live in Madison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Madison?
- Nearby places include Lee (8.7 mi), Greenville (12 mi), Clyattville, GA (17 mi), Aucilla (20 mi), Day (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023