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Madison, Georgia Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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Madison, the county seat of Morgan County, was incorporated March 12, 1866. The city was named in honor of former U.S. President James Madison.

Madison has the largest designated historic district in Georgia that encompasses most of the town. During the Civil War, Sherman’s Army spared Madison destruction because it was the home of pro-Union Senator Joshua Hill.

The Morgan County courthouse in Madison, built in 1905, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This recently refurbished courthouse is often used as a filming site.

The Heritage Hall, the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, the new Morgan County African-American Museum, and the newly renovated Rogers’ House and Rose Cottage are year-round assets to the city.

The Madison Collegiate Institute was founded in 1849 by Baptists. It was later renamed the Georgia Female College. The Methodist Female College was also founded in Madison. Both of these schools were among the first women’s colleges in the United States; however, both were destroyed by fire and ceased operation.

Madison is located at 80 km east of Atlanta .A gentleman’s agreement between Gen. Sherman and a local politician, the city of Madison was not burned to the ground by Sherman’s army. Most of the historic homes are on the main road as you drive into town. In general, the homes are private and can’t be toured, but their exteriors are something to behold.

Population: 3,636. Estimated population in July 2024: 3,833 (+5.4% change)
Males: 1,663 (45.7%), Females: 1,973 (54.3%)

Morgan County

Zip code: 30650

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.0 years
Median household income: $36,055
Median house value: $124,100

Population by Race

Races in Madison:

  • White Non-Hispanic (48.3%)
  • Black (47.8%)
  • Hispanic (2.1%)
  • Other race (1.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • Asian Indian (0.7%)

Ancestries: United States (7.9%), English (7.3%), Irish (4.8%), German (3.6%), Scottish (2.5%), French (1.6%).

Elevation: 691 feet

Land area: 8.9 square miles

Map of Madison, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Madison

  • High school or higher: 75.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 23.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
  • Unemployed: 7.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Madison city

  • Never married: 29.5%
  • Now married: 47.3%
  • Separated: 3.1%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 10.6%

0.5% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +156 (+4.5%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Madison:

  • MORGAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (1077 MAIN STREET)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Madison:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Madison:

  • ATHENS/BEN EPPS (about 27 miles; ATHENS, GA; Abbreviation: AHN)
  • MIDDLE GEORGIA REGIONAL (about 64 miles; MACON, GA; Abbreviation: MCN)
  • THE WILLIAM B HARTSFIELD ATLANTA INTL (about 66 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Abbreviation: ATL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Madison:

  • MADISON MUNI (about 2 miles; MADISON, GA; Abbreviation: 52A)
  • MONROE-WALTON COUNTY (about 20 miles; MONROE, GA; Abbreviation: D73)
  • GREENE COUNTY REGIONAL (about 24 miles; GREENSBORO, GA; Abbreviation: 3J7)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Madison:

  • UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA (about 26 miles; ATHENS, GA; Full-time enrollment: 28,464)
  • GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY (about 39 miles; MILLEDGEVILLE, GA; Full-time enrollment: 4,028)
  • GWINNETT TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 48 miles; LAWRENCEVILLE, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,215)
  • GAINESVILLE COLLEGE (about 54 miles; OAKWOOD, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,181)
  • MERCER UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; MACON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 5,859)
  • GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE (about 55 miles; DECATUR, GA; Full-time enrollment: 8,213)
  • MACON STATE COLLEGE (about 56 miles; MACON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,557)

Schools

Public high school in Madison:

  • MORGAN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 947; Location: 1231 COLLEGE DRIVE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Madison:

  • MORGAN COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 780; Location: 920 PEARL STREET; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • MORGAN COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 741; Location: 1640 BUCKHEAD ROAD; Grades: 03 – 05)
  • MORGAN COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL (Students: 736; Location: 993 EAST AVENUE; Grades: PK – 02)
  • MORGAN COUNTY CROSSROADS (Location: 1551 BETHANY ROAD; Grades: 00 – 00)

Libraries

Library in Madison:

  • UNCLE REMUS REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM (Operating income: $2,012,293; Location: 1131 EAST AVENUE; 190,698 books; 8,831 audio materials; 5,862 video materials; 222 serial subscriptions)

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