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Madison Parish

Louisiana · 12,463 residents · 623.885 sq mi
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Madison Parish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,792. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,700. The poverty rate of 44.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,463
−9%vs 2000
vs 13,728 in 2000
1990 – 2025
20 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.9
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 29.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9K10K12K13K14K1990201020202024Madison Parish
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,792
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,509 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,723
−34%vs 2000
vs $10,114 in 2000
US average: $14,340
44.6%
+8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$29,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$224
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $334 in 2000
US average: $450
64.3%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.9% in 2000
35.7% rent
2.3
+8%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.1%(5,087)
Black60.2%(8,259)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(288)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.9%(8,493)
1990
White, non-Hispanic39.7%(4,949)
Black59.5%(7,410)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(84)
Asian0.1%(17)
Other0.7%(87)
Diversity Score61.9%(7,720)
62
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.3%
−10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
+1%vs 2000
vs 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Madison Parish, Louisiana?

Madison Parish, Louisiana has about 12,463 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Madison Parish, Louisiana?

The typical household in Madison Parish, Louisiana earns about $12,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison Parish, Louisiana expensive?

In Madison Parish, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $29,700, and the typical rent is about $224 a month.

How educated are people in Madison Parish, Louisiana?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Madison Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison Parish, Louisiana?

About 44.6% of people in Madison Parish, Louisiana 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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