Madison, Florida facts for kids
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Madison, Florida
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| City of Madison | |
Madison City Hall
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| Motto(s):
"The City of Four Freedoms"
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Location in Madison County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Madison |
| Settled | May 2, 1838 |
| Incorporated | 1945 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission–Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.69 sq mi (7.0 km2) |
| • Land | 2.64 sq mi (6.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,912 |
| • Density | 1,104.70/sq mi (426.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
32340-32341
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-42425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0286274 |
Madison is a city in Madison County, Florida. It is the main city and county seat. Madison is located on the northern border of Florida, United States. In 2020, about 2,912 people lived there.
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History of Madison
The land where Madison County is now was once controlled by both Spain and the United States. This area was known for its large cotton farms, called plantations. These farms relied on the hard work of enslaved African Americans.
After the Civil War, slavery ended. Many freed African Americans and their families stayed in the area. They often worked as sharecroppers or tenant farmers. This meant they farmed land owned by others and shared their crops.
After the Reconstruction era, which was a time of rebuilding after the Civil War, African Americans faced unfair treatment. There was a rise in violence against them, especially around the early 1900s.
Geography of Madison
Madison is located a bit east of the middle of Madison County. You can find it at these coordinates: 30°28′N 83°25′W / 30.467°N 83.417°W. U.S. Route 90 goes right through the center of the city. This road leads west about 56 miles to Tallahassee, which is Florida's capital city. It also goes southeast about 52 miles to Lake City.
Interstate 10 is a major highway that passes about 4 miles south of Madison. You can get to Madison from exits 251 and 258 on Interstate 10. The city covers a total area of about 2.7 square miles. A small part of this area, about 0.05 square miles, is water.
Climate in Madison
The weather in Madison, Florida, has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It means there is a lot of moisture in the air, especially in summer.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 423 | — | |
| 1870 | 924 | 118.4% | |
| 1880 | 756 | −18.2% | |
| 1890 | 781 | 3.3% | |
| 1900 | 849 | 8.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,560 | 83.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,952 | 25.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,189 | 12.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,730 | 24.7% | |
| 1950 | 3,150 | 15.4% | |
| 1960 | 3,239 | 2.8% | |
| 1970 | 3,737 | 15.4% | |
| 1980 | 3,487 | −6.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,345 | −4.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,061 | −8.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,843 | −7.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,912 | 2.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
How Many People Live Here?
In 2020, there were 2,912 people living in Madison. There were 1,101 households, which are groups of people living together. Also, there were 556 families living in the city.
In 2010, the city had 2,843 people. There were 1,237 households and 696 families.
Different Backgrounds
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 863 | 840 | 30.36% | 28.85% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1,869 | 1,849 | 65.74% | 63.50% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 11 | 13 | 0.39% | 0.45% |
| Asian (NH) | 19 | 12 | 0.67% | 0.41% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 1 | 4 | 0.04% | 0.14% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 41 | 82 | 1.44% | 2.82% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 39 | 112 | 1.37% | 3.85% |
| Total | 2,843 | 2,912 |
Education in Madison
Madison has schools run by the District School Board of Madison County. These include Madison County Central School, which teaches students from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. There is also Madison County High School.
For education after high school, North Florida College serves six counties in the area. These counties are Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor. Also, St. Leo University offers college classes for junior and senior level students.
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Madison County Central School
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Madison County High School
Local Media
Greene Publishing prints the local newspapers in the area. These include the Madison County Carrier and The Madison Enterprise Recorder.
Getting Around Madison
Madison has a bus service called Madison Shuttle. It is run by Big Bend Transit.
For moving goods, the Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad provides freight service. This railroad took over most of the old CSX main line. It runs from Pensacola to Jacksonville.
Famous People from Madison
Many notable people have come from Madison:
- LeGarrette Blount – a running back in the NFL (National Football League)
- Lorenzo Cain – a player in MLB (Major League Baseball)
- Geno Hayes – an NFL linebacker
- Colin Kelly – a hero from World War II
- Scott Kelly – a politician
- Jacobbi McDaniel – an NFL defensive tackle
- Scott Phillips – the drummer for the band Creed
- Jesse Solomon – an NFL linebacker
- Chris Thompson – an NFL running back
- Ernest Thomas – one of the Groveland Four, who was cleared of wrongdoing in 2021
- Don Williams – a NASCAR stock car driver
See also
In Spanish: Madison (Florida) para niños
