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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Madison

Mississippi · 14,692 residents · 25.249 sq mi
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Madison is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,266. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 97% since 1990. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $135,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 127% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,692
+97%since 1990
from 7,471 in 1990
1990 – 2025
582 / sq mi
+97%since 1990
from 296 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+12%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K12K18K24K30K1990201020202024Madison
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,266
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,197 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,082
+53%since 1990
from $19,021 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.5%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$135,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $93,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$977
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $714 in 1990
US average: $602
93.9%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 90.9% in 1990
6.1% rent
1.9
+4%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(7,168)
Black3.4%(252)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(46)
Asian0.3%(25)
Diversity Score11.2%(836)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(13,629)
Black4.9%(717)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(102)
Asian1.2%(175)
Diversity Score16.1%(2,364)
16
+44%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

55.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 53.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.2%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 92.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−34%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 14,692 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Madison, Mississippi?

The typical household in Madison, Mississippi earns about $71,266 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 $135,400, and the typical rent is about $977 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Mississippi?

About 55.1% 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 2.5% 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 7,221 residents, a change of about 97 percent over that period.

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

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