Madison Parish, Louisiana Demographics 2026

Name: Madison Parish, Louisiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Madison Parish, Louisiana has a population of 9,513, the 57th most populous county in Louisiana. The median household income is $35,456 and the median home value is $96,200. The poverty rate is 34.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Madison Parish Quick Facts

Population 9,513

Median Household Income $35,456

Median Home Value $96,200

Poverty Rate 34.5%

Unemployment Rate 5.5%

Median Age 35.3 years

Homeownership Rate 53.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.1%

High School Graduation 78.2%

Cities/Places 4

Population 9,513 57th of 64

Median Income $35,456 42% lower than state

Poverty Rate 34.5%

Unemployment 5.5%

How Madison Parish Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	9,757	9,513	-2.5%
Median household income	$37,267	$35,456	-4.9%
Median home value	$90,600	$96,200	+6.2%

Median Household Income

Madison Parish

$35,456

$60,756

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Madison Parish

$96,200

$216,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 31.3%

$25K-$50K 30.0%

$50K-$100K 24.1%

$100K+ 14.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

11.7%

$10K-$15K

12.4%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

9.0%

$30K-$35K

9.1%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

5.2%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

5.8%

$60K-$75K

10.8%

$75K-$100K

7.5%

$100K-$125K

2.9%

$125K-$150K

4.3%

$150K-$200K

4.9%

$200K+

2.5%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

44.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 53.1%

Renter 46.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $649/mo 22.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.6%

18-34

24.1%

35-54

21.0%

55-74

23.0%

75+

6.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 59 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Madison Parish

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Tallulah	5,969	$33,419	41.7%	$79,300
Richmond	447	$45,500	7.0%	$161,400
Delta	174	N/A	50.0%	$13,500
Mound	67	N/A	0.0%	$193,300

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Population Overview

Madison Parish is located in Louisiana with a total population of 9,513. It is the 57th most populous county out of 64 in Louisiana. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Madison Parish is 35.3 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Madison Parish is $35,456. This is 42% lower than the state median of $60,756. It is also 56% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 34.5%. This is 82% 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 5.5%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $96,200. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Madison Parish is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 53.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Madison Parish is Black or African American, making up 61.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 32.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (61.9% vs 30.5%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 7.2%.

Education

14.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Madison Parish come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Louisiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Madison Parish, Louisiana?

Madison Parish has a population of 9,513, making it the 57th most populous county in Louisiana.

What is the median income in Madison Parish?

The median household income in Madison Parish is $35,456 with a poverty rate of 34.5%.

How many cities are in Madison Parish, Louisiana?

Madison Parish contains 4 Census-designated places.