Madison, Florida

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Madison, Florida
City
City of Madison
Madison City Hall.jpg
Madison City Hall
Motto: 
"The City of Four Freedoms" [1]
Madison County Florida Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Madison Highlighted.svg
Location in Madison County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 30°28′N83°25′W / 30.467°N 83.417°W / 30.467; -83.417
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of Florida.svg  Florida
County   Madison
Settled May 2, 1838 [1]
Incorporated 1945 [2]
Government
 • Type Commission–Manager
 •  Mayor Ina Thompson
 •  Mayor Pro Tem Jim Catron
 •  Commissioners Rayne Cooks,
Byron Poore, and
Judy Townsend
 •  City Manager Jerome Wyche
 •  City Clerk Lee Anne Hall
Area
[3]
 • Total2.69 sq mi (7.0 km2)
 • Land2.64 sq mi (6.8 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
[4]
190 ft (60 m)
Population
 (2020) [5]
 • Total2,912
 • Density1,104.70/sq mi (426.53/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
32340-32341
Area code 850
FIPS code 12-42425 [6]
GNIS feature ID0286274 [4]
Website www.cityofmadisonfl.com

Madison is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, on the central northern border of Florida, United States. [7] The population was 2,912 at the 2020 census. [5]

Contents

History

The territory now known as Madison County was ruled at various times by Spain and The United States of America. This area was developed for cotton plantations dependent on the labor of enslaved African Americans. After the Civil War and emancipation, many freedmen and their descendants stayed in the region, working as sharecroppers or tenant farmers.

Racial violence of whites against blacks increased after the Reconstruction era, reaching a peak near the turn of the 20th century. The following African Americans were lynched in Madison: Savage and James in 1882, [8] Charles Martin, 1 February 1899; both James Denson and his stepson, 7 January 1901; and an unidentified man, 9 February 1906. [9]

Geography

Historic Wardlaw-Smith House Wardlaw-Smith House Madison01.jpg
Historic Wardlaw-Smith House

Madison is located slightly east of the center of Madison County at 30°28′N83°25′W / 30.467°N 83.417°W / 30.467; -83.417 (30.466, –83.415). [10] U.S. Route 90 passes through the center of town, leading west 56 miles (90 km) to Tallahassee, the state capital, and southeast 52 miles (84 km) to Lake City. Interstate 10 passes 4 miles (6 km) to the south of Madison with access from exits 251 and 258.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2), of which 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2), or 1.93%, are water. [3]

Climate

The climate for the City of Madison is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Madison has a humid subtropical climate zone, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [11]

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Greene Publishing
Climate data for Madison, Florida, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1892–2017
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)88
(31)		87
(31)		99
(37)		96
(36)		103
(39)		106
(41)		106
(41)		103
(39)		101
(38)		98
(37)		91
(33)		89
(32)		106
(41)
Mean maximum °F (°C)77.6
(25.3)		80.3
(26.8)		84.9
(29.4)		88.8
(31.6)		93.4
(34.1)		97.4
(36.3)		97.3
(36.3)		97.2
(36.2)		94.2
(34.6)		90.0
(32.2)		83.9
(28.8)		79.3
(26.3)		99.4
(37.4)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)63.0
(17.2)		67.0
(19.4)		73.4
(23.0)		79.2
(26.2)		85.8
(29.9)		89.7
(32.1)		90.9
(32.7)		90.6
(32.6)		87.0
(30.6)		80.5
(26.9)		71.7
(22.1)		65.5
(18.6)		78.7
(25.9)
Daily mean °F (°C)51.6
(10.9)		55.3
(12.9)		60.9
(16.1)		67.0
(19.4)		74.1
(23.4)		79.6
(26.4)		81.2
(27.3)		81.1
(27.3)		77.5
(25.3)		69.3
(20.7)		60.1
(15.6)		54.3
(12.4)		67.7
(19.8)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)40.2
(4.6)		43.6
(6.4)		48.4
(9.1)		54.8
(12.7)		62.4
(16.9)		69.5
(20.8)		71.5
(21.9)		71.6
(22.0)		67.9
(19.9)		58.1
(14.5)		48.6
(9.2)		43.0
(6.1)		56.7
(13.7)
Mean minimum °F (°C)23.8
(−4.6)		26.6
(−3.0)		31.8
(−0.1)		38.9
(3.8)		50.3
(10.2)		61.5
(16.4)		66.3
(19.1)		66.0
(18.9)		56.7
(13.7)		41.6
(5.3)		32.1
(0.1)		25.3
(−3.7)		19.8
(−6.8)
Record low °F (°C)5
(−15)		14
(−10)		19
(−7)		33
(1)		43
(6)		52
(11)		61
(16)		58
(14)		42
(6)		30
(−1)		16
(−9)		7
(−14)		5
(−15)
Average precipitation inches (mm)4.92
(125)		3.84
(98)		5.06
(129)		2.91
(74)		2.66
(68)		7.62
(194)		6.17
(157)		6.57
(167)		3.96
(101)		3.29
(84)		2.32
(59)		3.45
(88)		52.77
(1,340)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)9.07.97.46.26.111.612.812.98.44.85.27.499.7
Source: NOAA (mean maxima/minima 1981–2010) [12] [13]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1860 423—
1870 924118.4%
1880 756−18.2%
1890 7813.3%
1900 8498.7%
1910 1,56083.7%
1920 1,95225.1%
1930 2,18912.1%
1940 2,73024.7%
1950 3,15015.4%
1960 3,2392.8%
1970 3,73715.4%
1980 3,487−6.7%
1990 3,345−4.1%
2000 3,061−8.5%
2010 2,843−7.1%
2020 2,9122.4%
U.S. Decennial Census [14]

2010 and 2020 census

Madison racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
RacePop 2010 [15] Pop 2020 [16] % 2010% 2020
White (NH)86384030.36%28.85%
Black or African American (NH)1,8691,84965.74%63.50%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)11130.39%0.45%
Asian (NH)19120.67%0.41%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)000.00%0.00%
Some other race (NH)140.04%0.14%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)41821.44%2.82%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)391121.37%3.85%
Total2,8432,912

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,912 people, 1,101 households, and 556 families residing in the city. [17]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,843 people, 1,237 households, and 696 families residing in the city. [18]

2000 census

As of the census [6] of 2000, there were 3,061 people, 1,227 households, and 764 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,209.7 inhabitants per square mile (467.1/km2). There were 1,395 housing units at an average density of 551.3 per square mile (212.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 35.74% White, 62.43% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.16% of the population.

In 2000, there were 1,227 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.6% were married couples living together, 27.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.13.

In 2000, in the city, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $17,656, and the median income for a family was $22,988. Males had a median income of $24,101 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,041. About 37.0% of families and 39.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 49.2% of those under age 18 and 28.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Madison has the city manager-council form of government. City commissioners are elected from districts and serve for four years. The commission appoints the city manager and city clerk; a mayor-commissioner serves a one-year term. The City of Madison has a 14 officer police department, and a 9 firefighter fire department.

The 2008–2009 millage rate is 6.0484. The General Fund Budget is $7,344,592. Emphasis is placed on public safety, primarily expanding the Fire Department full-time personnel to implement a 24/48 hour, 3 shift coverage. In addition, the city plans to address abandoned and rundown property issues.

Education

Madison is served by two campuses of the District School Board of Madison County, Madison County Central School (PK–8) and Madison County High School.

North Florida College provides post-secondary instruction for six counties (Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor). In addition, St. Leo University provides university instruction at the junior-senior level.

Media

Area newspapers published by Greene Publishing are Madison County Carrier and The Madison Enterprise Recorder .

Transportation

Madison is served by Madison Shuttle, a bus route operated by Big Bend Transit. [19]

Freight service is provided by the Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad, which acquired most of the former CSX main line from Pensacola to Jacksonville on June 1, 2019.

Notable people

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  2. ↑ "FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR" (PDF). Florida League of Cities.
  3. 1 2 "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
  4. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Madison, Florida
  5. 1 2 "P1. Race – Madison city, Florida: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
  6. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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  11. ↑ Climate Summary for Madison, Florida
  12. ↑ "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration . Retrieved June 24, 2021.
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  14. ↑ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
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  17. ↑ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Madison city, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
  18. ↑ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Madison city, Florida". United States Census Bureau .
  19. ↑ "Big Bend Transit | COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM OF MADISON COUNTY". www.bigbendtransit.org. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
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