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Madison Parish

Louisiana · 12,093 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 $26,441. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,400. The poverty rate of 33.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,093
−12%since 2000
from 13,728 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+16%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K12K13K14K1990201020202024Madison Parish
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,441
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,509 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,089
+29%since 2000
from $10,114 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$551
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.6%
−35.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+26%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.4%(4,396)
Black60.8%(7,357)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(188)
Asian0.2%(26)
Other1.4%(165)
Diversity Score62.6%(7,567)
Diversity Score
63
+1%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+9%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison Parish, Louisiana?

Madison Parish, Louisiana has about 12,093 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison Parish, Louisiana earns about $26,441 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 $71,400, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Madison Parish, Louisiana?

About 10.9% 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 33.6% of people in Madison Parish, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison Parish, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison Parish, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 370 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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