Population 50,458 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Madison
Household size in Madison
| Period | Madison | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.70 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.71 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.14 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Madison average 2.72 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Jackson area, where it has 2.56 people. Household size has dropped from 2.87 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
| Period | Madison | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 35.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 36.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 37.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.2 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +3.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Madison are younger than 40.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.6, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the west.
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
| Period | Madison | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 17.1% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 16.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 15.7% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 14.7% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.9% of households in Madison, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only five of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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
Renters in Madison
| Period | Madison | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 31.3% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 32.4% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Madison is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 29.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.1 points, as it has nationally.
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
| Period | Madison | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 11.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 12.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 13.3% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 12.0% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +0.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Madison: just 3.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Only one other Mississippi city with 5,000+ people has 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
| Period | Madison | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1998 | 1982 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1983 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1984 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1987 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Madison is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2003, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1998 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the south. Madison has the newest homes of any Mississippi city with 5,000+ people.
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
| Period | Madison | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,079 | $796 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,384 | $862 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,380 | $940 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,719 | $1,161 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$640 | +$364 | +$315 | +$606 |
Rent in Madison runs $1,719 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $640 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 21.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the north.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Madison
| Period | Madison | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.2% | 28.1% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.1% | 28.8% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.1% | 29.7% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.0% | 33.0% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Madison is highly educated: nearly two-thirds of adults 25 and older (64.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Mississippi city with 5,000+ people 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
| Period | Madison | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 83.3% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.5% | 85.3% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 86.9% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.1% | 88.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +5.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Madison: 97.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Mississippi city with 5,000+ people 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
| Period | Madison | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 7.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Madison has been low: just 1.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. No other Mississippi city with 5,000+ people has lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 2.72 | 40.2 | 6.9% | 9.9% | 3.8% | 2003 | $1,719 | 64.0% | 97.1% | 1.4% |
| Meltonville | 2.58 | 36.8 | 14.7% | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2003 | $963 | 51.8% | 96.1% | 2.2% |
| Ridgeland | 2.38 | 38.8 | 15.9% | 50.2% | 8.9% | 1992 | $1,815 | 51.2% | 94.8% | 4.0% |
| Charlton | 2.43 | 37.2 | 10.5% | 42.3% | 5.1% | 2009 | $1,188 | 62.2% | 97.7% | 0.9% |
| Sloan | 2.55 | 44.4 | 9.2% | 4.1% | 6.5% | 2005 | $1,075 | 45.8% | 92.3% | 3.7% |
| Madisonville | 2.59 | 37.4 | 17.0% | 8.8% | 9.7% | 2006 | $767 | 34.6% | 94.8% | 3.7% |
| Canton | 2.43 | 39.8 | 14.9% | 48.2% | 9.6% | 1985 | $879 | 24.2% | 77.7% | 8.8% |
| Flora | 2.55 | 43.2 | 15.3% | 30.1% | 12.9% | 1986 | $777 | 33.4% | 92.1% | 2.1% |
| Flowood | 2.29 | 38.9 | 6.4% | 46.1% | 6.3% | 2002 | $1,527 | 54.0% | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| Jackson area | 2.56 | 39.1 | 14.7% | 32.5% | 12.0% | 1987 | $1,161 | 33.0% | 88.8% | 5.7% |
| Brandon | 2.65 | 39.7 | 9.0% | 16.0% | 7.1% | 1997 | $1,384 | 40.6% | 94.2% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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. 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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