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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Madison County

Mississippi · 74,674 residents · 714.208 sq mi
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Madison County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $46,970. Population has grown 39% since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $110,900. Households here earn about 50% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
74,674
+39%since 1990
from 53,794 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
105 / sq mi
+39%since 1990
from 75 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.4
+13%since 1990
from 29.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K65K83K100K117K1990201020202024Madison County
2024112K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,970
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,887 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,469
+95%since 1990
from $12,020 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.0%
−10.3 ptssince 1990
from 24.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $437 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.9%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
29.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−8%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(29,773)
Black44.2%(23,777)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(257)
Asian0.3%(170)
Diversity Score62.9%(33,826)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(44,613)
Black37.4%(27,897)
Hispanic / Latino1%(742)
Asian1.3%(965)
Diversity Score62.1%(46,401)
Diversity Score
62
−1%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 29.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−26%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Madison County to nearby counties

MADISON COUNTY VS
Yazoo County
Income$39,295−16%
Home value$153,800+39%
Population22,947−80%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
Rankin County
Income$79,357+69%
Home value$237,400+114%
Population162,181+39%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
Leake County
Income$50,728+8%
Home value$116,800+5%
Population21,662−81%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
Scott County
Income$48,786+4%
Home value$106,700−4%
Population28,073−76%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Mississippi?

Madison County, Mississippi has about 74,674 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Madison County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Madison County, Mississippi earns about $46,970 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison County, Mississippi expensive?

In Madison County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $110,900, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Mississippi?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in Madison County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison County, Mississippi?

About 14.0% of people in Madison County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,880 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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26 census tracts (top 20 by population)
Census Tract 304.02Census Tract 304.01Census Tract 303.01Census Tract 309Census Tract 303.02Census Tract 302.08Census Tract 302.02Census Tract 301.08Census Tract 302.04Census Tract 301.09Census Tract 302.07Census Tract 305.02Census Tract 301.10Census Tract 302.03Census Tract 301.05Census Tract 302.05Census Tract 311Census Tract 306Census Tract 301.12Census Tract 301.07
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 39110ZIP 39046ZIP 39157ZIP 39071ZIP 39146ZIP 39045ZIP 39174
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