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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Madison

Mississippi · 7,471 residents · 25.249 sq mi
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Madison is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $51,197. Population has fallen 49% since 2000, a loss of 7,221 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $93,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 154% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,471
−49%vs 2000
vs 14,692 in 2000
1990 – 2025
296 / sq mi
−49%vs 2000
vs 582 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.2
−11%vs 2000
vs 36.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K12K18K24K30K1990201020202024Madison
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,197
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,266 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,021
−35%vs 2000
vs $29,082 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$93,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $135,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$714
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $977 in 2000
US average: $450
90.9%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.9% in 2000
9.1% rent
1.8
−3%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(7,168)
Black3.4%(252)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(46)
Asian0.3%(25)
Other0.3%(26)
Diversity Score11.2%(836)
11
−30%vs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.7%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
15.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
+52%vs 2000
vs 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, Mississippi?

Madison, Mississippi has about 7,471 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Madison, Mississippi?

The typical household in Madison, Mississippi earns about $51,197 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 $93,900, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Mississippi?

About 53.3% 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 3.5% of people in Madison, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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