Madison Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Madison Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 9,757. It is the 57th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Madison Parish is 34.6 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 37.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Madison Parish is $37,267. This is 38% lower than the state median of $60,023. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 53% lower. The poverty rate stands at 36.7%. This is 94% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $90,600. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $208,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Madison Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 56.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Madison Parish is Black or African American, making up 62.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 33.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (62.6% vs 30.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 7.0%.

Education

12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 26.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.1%.