Madison County, Mississippi Demographics 2026
Madison County, Mississippi has a population of 111,647, the 6th most populous county in Mississippi. The median household income is $83,441 and the median home value is $311,100. The poverty rate is 11.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Madison County Quick Facts
How Madison County 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 | 110,303 | 111,647 | +1.2% |
| Median household income | $78,794 | $83,441 | +5.9% |
| Median home value | $286,300 | $311,100 | +8.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Madison County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 27,946 | $119,338 | 4.8% | $352,900 |
| Ridgeland | 24,587 | $66,038 | 9.9% | $275,200 |
| Canton | 10,811 | $38,337 | 33.3% | $112,000 |
| Gluckstadt | 3,236 | $124,348 | 5.3% | $316,600 |
| Flora | 2,331 | $36,513 | 27.9% | $204,800 |
| Kearney Park | 485 | N/A | 12.4% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Madison County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 111,647. It is the 6th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Madison County is 39.1 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Madison County is $83,441. This is 48% higher than the state median of $56,447. It is also 3% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $311,100. Housing costs are 83% higher than the state median of $169,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Madison County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 37.1%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.0% vs 1.0%).
Education
49.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Madison County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 97% higher than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%. Notably, 21.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Madison County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Mississippi 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 County, Mississippi?
Madison County has a population of 111,647, making it the 6th most populous county in Mississippi.
What is the median income in Madison County?
The median household income in Madison County is $83,441 with a poverty rate of 11.2%.
How many cities are in Madison County, Mississippi?
Madison County contains 6 Census-designated places.