Population 111,647 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Madison County
Household size in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.70 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.71 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.14 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
At 2.57 people per household, Madison County sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.71 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 35.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 36.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 37.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.3 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +3.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Madison County are younger than 40.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 17.1% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 16.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 15.7% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 14.7% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Madison County as they are nationally: 11.0%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the wider Jackson area (14.7%). The single-parent share is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Madison County
Renters in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3% | 31.3% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.3% | 32.4% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.7% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in Madison County rent their homes (28.7%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 35.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the west. The renter share is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 11.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 12.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 13.3% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 12.0% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +0.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Madison County: 7.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Of Mississippi's 82 counties, only two have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1982 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1983 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1984 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1987 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Madison County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the northeast. Only three of Mississippi's 82 counties have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $934 | $796 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,143 | $862 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,190 | $940 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,487 | $1,161 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$553 | +$364 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Madison County costs $1,487 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the wider Jackson area ($1,161). Rents are up $553 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Only one other Mississippi county has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Madison County
Bachelor's degrees in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7% | 28.1% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.9% | 28.8% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.8% | 29.7% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.5% | 33.0% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Madison County is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (50.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.8 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Mississippi county has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.4% | 83.3% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.3% | 85.3% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 86.9% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 88.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Madison County is a bit above the national rate: 92.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.0 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Mississippi county has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Madison County
| Period | Madison County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 8.0% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 7.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Madison County runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Madison County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County | 2.57 | 40.3 | 11.0% | 28.7% | 7.1% | 1996 | $1,487 | 50.5% | 92.4% | 3.8% |
| Scott County | 2.93 | 38.4 | 22.9% | 28.7% | 15.3% | 1987 | $863 | 13.3% | 77.8% | 4.4% |
| Newton County | 2.63 | 38.0 | 12.9% | 20.9% | 14.6% | 1982 | $734 | 19.3% | 85.9% | 5.2% |
| Lauderdale County | 2.51 | 39.8 | 17.6% | 34.9% | 14.6% | 1981 | $1,049 | 24.6% | 85.8% | 6.6% |
| Richland Parish | 2.59 | 39.0 | 17.3% | 33.2% | 15.8% | 1982 | $914 | 16.8% | 79.2% | 9.0% |
| Sumter County | 2.04 | 38.6 | 15.5% | 33.2% | 22.5% | 1979 | $755 | 21.0% | 87.1% | 11.9% |
| Ouachita Parish | 2.56 | 37.6 | 16.5% | 39.0% | 13.4% | 1984 | $1,038 | 28.2% | 88.4% | 7.1% |
| Lincoln Parish | 2.38 | 31.7 | 13.7% | 46.2% | 12.6% | 1985 | $1,007 | 35.1% | 90.6% | 3.7% |
| Perry County | 2.33 | 36.4 | 19.0% | 22.5% | 12.8% | 1985 | $607 | 16.0% | 84.3% | 17.7% |
| Dallas County | 2.36 | 41.9 | 16.7% | 36.2% | 14.7% | 1979 | $772 | 17.4% | 87.8% | 10.3% |
| Webster Parish | 2.55 | 41.3 | 16.1% | 33.2% | 21.6% | 1975 | $828 | 13.5% | 87.0% | 5.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Terrebonne Parish, LA · Eaton County, MI · Eau Claire County, WI · Flagler County, FL · Hardin County, KY · Limestone County, AL · Lycoming County, PA · Robeson County, NC · Rockwall County, TX · St. Lawrence County, NY
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Madison County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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