Madison, Mississippi Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Madison, MS Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Madison | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,023 | 2,946,497 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 795.4 | 60.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.61% | -0.18% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 43.3 | 36.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 7,301 | 1,145,227 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Madison grew by 32.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 21,023 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Madison is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 23.2% of residents. That is 3.8 points above Mississippi as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,854 18.3% -3.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,444 21.1% +0.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,879 23.2% +3.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,105 14.8% -3.0 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 Mississippi, 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 51.8% of the people living in Madison and men 48.2%.
- Women 51.8% Mississippi 51.5%
- Men 48.2% Mississippi 48.5%
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Economy
Madison has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Madison | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $118,326 | $56,669 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.35% | 4.27% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Madison is about 109% higher than in Mississippi.
Housing
| Metric | Madison | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $225,000 | $130,069 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,881 | $954 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 93.1% | 70.0% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Madison is about 10.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,881 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Madison spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 176 hours, about 7.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Madison | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.2 | 21.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.3 | 43.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 176 | 179 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,470 | $5,558 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 15.3% | 5.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 17,596 | 6,176 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,533 | 914 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Madison is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Mississippi.
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 has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Madison | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.9% | 21.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.86 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
Madison has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Madison | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.1 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.7% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.2% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Madison, MS Compared With Nearby Cities
How Madison, MS compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, MS | 21,023 | $118,326 #1/3 | $225,000 #1/3 | 21.2 min #3/3 |
| Ridgeland, MS | 22,132 | $69,897 | $215,840 | 18.8 min |
| Jackson, MS | 145,698 | $42,786 | $75,050 | 19.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Madison, Mississippi.
What is the population of Madison, Mississippi?
About 21,023 people live in Madison, Mississippi, in 7,301 households of 2.9 people on average. The median age is 43.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
Is Madison, Mississippi urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Madison, Mississippi has 795 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 9.2 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Madison, Mississippi?
The median home costs 1.9 times the median household income ($225,000 against $118,326), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,881 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Madison, Mississippi?
Unemployment in Madison, Mississippi is only 2.8%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Madison, Mississippi?
61.9% of adults in Madison, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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