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Madison

Mississippi · 28,575 residents (2025 est.) · 25.249 sq mi
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Madison is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,338. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $352,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,946
+90%since 2000
from 14,692 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,107 / sq mi
+90%since 2000
from 582 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+15%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:28,575 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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202428K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,338
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,266 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,649
+105%since 2000
from $29,082 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+27%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$352,900
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,853
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $977 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
5.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+56%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(13,629)
Black4.9%(717)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(102)
Asian1.2%(175)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(2,364)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(21,595)
Black12.7%(3,561)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(630)
Asian5.9%(1,648)
Other1.8%(512)
Diversity Score47.8%(13,355)
Diversity Score
48
+197%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+77%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.8%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 91.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, Mississippi?

Madison, Mississippi has about 27,946 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madison, Mississippi?

The typical household in Madison, Mississippi earns about $119,338 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison, Mississippi expensive?

In Madison, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $352,900, and the typical rent is about $1,853 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Mississippi?

About 64.2% of adults age 25 and over in Madison, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison, Mississippi?

About 4.8% of people in Madison, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,475 residents, a change of about 274 percent over that period.

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