Madison County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Madison County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 110,303. It is the 6th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Madison County is 38.5 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Madison County is $78,794. This is 43% higher than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $286,300. Housing costs are 77% higher than the state median of $161,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Madison County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 37.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.8% vs 1.0%).

Education

48.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Madison County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 102% higher than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%. Notably, 20.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.