Madison Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Madison Parish, LA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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F
Health Well below averageAmong the 3 least healthy counties in Louisiana
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F
Income Well below averageAmong the 3 least wealthy counties in Louisiana
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F
Education Well below averageLess educated than 89% of counties in Louisiana
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Madison Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,514 | 4,610,276 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 14.6 | 88.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -2.64% | -0.10% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.4 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 3,054 | 1,803,262 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Madison Parish declined by 19.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 9,514 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Madison Parish is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.5% of residents. That is 1.0 points above Louisiana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 2,138 22.5% +1.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 2,020 21.2% -0.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,766 18.6% -0.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,571 16.5% -0.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Louisiana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.1% of the people living in Madison Parish and men 48.9%.
- Women 51.1% Louisiana 51.1%
- Men 48.9% Louisiana 48.9%
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Economy
Madison Parish has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Madison Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $35,793 | $60,934 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.58% | 3.69% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Madison Parish is about 41% lower than in Louisiana.
Housing
| Metric | Madison Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $162,499 | $170,446 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $648 | $1,063 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 53.1% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Madison Parish is about 20.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $648 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Madison Parish spend about 26 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 109 hours, about 4.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Madison Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.1 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.1 | 42.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 109 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,374 | $5,493 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 8.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,284 | 8,275 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 486 | 1,164 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Louisiana:
East Carroll Parish (11.4 min), Madison Parish (13.1 min), St. Mary Parish (15.5 min).
Slowest:
West Feliciana Parish (32.8 min), East Feliciana Parish (32.8 min), St. Helena Parish (32.4 min).
The average commute time in Madison Parish is 13 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Louisiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Madison Parish has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Madison Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.2% | 24.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.71 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Louisiana:
Orleans Parish (0.3), East Baton Rouge Parish (0.3), St. Tammany Parish (0.3).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.1), Assumption Parish (0.2), Evangeline Parish (0.2).
Health
Madison Parish has a health index of F, which means it scores poorly in health.
| Metric | Madison Parish | Louisiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 71.4 | 75.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 30.6% | 22.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 29.1% | 23.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Louisiana:
St. Tammany Parish (0.8), Ascension Parish (0.8), Vernon Parish (0.8).
Lowest:
East Carroll Parish (0.7), Madison Parish (0.7), Tensas Parish (0.7).
Madison Parish, LA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Madison Parish, LA compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Parish, LA | 9,514 | $35,793 #2/2 | $162,499 #1/2 | 13.1 min #1/2 |
| Warren County, MS | 43,020 | $59,098 | $97,454 | 17.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Madison Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Madison Parish, Louisiana?
About 9,514 people live in Madison Parish, Louisiana, in 3,054 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 35.4, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
How densely populated is Madison Parish, Louisiana?
Averaged over its land area, Madison Parish, Louisiana has 15 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 17% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Madison Parish, Louisiana an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 4.5 times the median household income ($162,499 against $35,793), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $648 a month takes about 22% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How common is a college degree in Madison Parish, Louisiana?
12.2% of adults in Madison Parish, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 8), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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