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Madison Parish

Louisiana · 13,728 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 $20,509. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,900. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

13,728
+10%since 1990
from 12,463 in 1990
1990 – 2025
22 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 20 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.8
Unchangedsince 1990
from 29.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K10K12K13K14K1990201020202024Madison Parish
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,509
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,792 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,114
+50%since 1990
from $6,723 in 1990
US average: $21,522
36.7%
−8.0 ptssince 1990
from 44.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$334
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $224 in 1990
US average: $602
61.9%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
38.1% rent
2.1
−8%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

11.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.4%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 53.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−1%since 1990
from 16.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 13,728 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Madison Parish, Louisiana earns about $20,509 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 $43,900, and the typical rent is about $334 a month.

How educated are people in Madison Parish, Louisiana?

About 11.0% 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 36.7% of people in Madison Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison Parish, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,265 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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