Madison County Summary

Life in Madison County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Madison County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Madison County:

  • The population in Madison County is 109,257.

  • The median home value in Madison County is $320,951.

  • The median income in Madison County is $79,105.

  • The median rent in Madison County is $1,062.

  • The unemployment rate in Madison County is 4.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Madison County is 9.8%.

  • The average high in Madison County is 80.5° and there are 126.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Madison County

List Of Cities & Towns in Madison County

Jackson, MS Population 153,271

Madison, MS Population 27,595

Ridgeland, MS Population 24,618

Canton, MS Population 10,951

Flora, MS Population 2,380

Kearney Park, MS Population 867

Map Of Madison County

Madison County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Madison County is 80.5°.

  • There are 81.59 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 126.8 inches of rain each year with 0.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:43 hours of sun each day in Madison County.

StatMadison County
Mean High80.5
Nice Days81.59
Rainfall126.8
Snowfall0.4
Sunny_hours5:43
80.5°
Average High
126.8
Inches of Rain

Madison County Photos

Courthouse Squarec Cantonc Mississippi
Source: Wikipedia User James Case from Philadelp | CC BY 2.0
Jackson Mississippi Panorama
Source: Public Domain
Standard Life Building Jackson Ms
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL
Towncreekmississippi
Source: Wikipedia User | PD
Jackson Mississippi
Source: Wikipedia User | PD
Jackson Evers International Airport In July
Source: Public Domain

Madison County Demographics

Population over time in Madison County

The current population in Madison County is 109,257. The population has increased 3.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 108,248 2.6%
2021 105,482 0.9%
2020 104,562 -

Gender in Madison County

  • Madison County is 51.8% female with 56,574 female residents.

  • Madison County is 48.2% male with 52,683 male residents.

Female
51.8% (56,574)
Male
48.2% (52,683)
Gender Madison County MS USA
Female 51.8% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 48.2% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Madison County

Madison County is:

  • 54.9% White with 60,007 White residents.

  • 37.6% African American with 41,056 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 20 American Indian residents.

  • 2.7% Asian with 2,964 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 39 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 334 Other residents.

  • 1.3% Two Or More with 1,456 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.1% Hispanic with 3,381 Hispanic residents.

White
54.9% (60,007)
African American
37.6% (41,056)
American Indian
0.0% (20)
Asian
2.7% (2,964)
Hawaiian
0.0% (39)
Other
0.3% (334)
Two Or More
1.3% (1,456)
Hispanic
3.1% (3,381)

Table: Madison County By Race

Race Madison County MS USA
White 54.9% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 37.6% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 2.7% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.3% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.1% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Madison County, Mississippi

  • 3.4% of households in Madison County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.1% of households in Madison County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Madison County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Madison County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Madison County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Madison County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Madison County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.2% of households in Madison County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Madison County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Madison County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.4% (3,677)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.1% (3,367)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.9% (6,449)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.8% (8,547)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.9% (12,958)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.1% (16,452)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.3% (14,481)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.2% (17,680)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.2% (10,044)
$200,000 or more
14.3% (15,597)
Income Madison County MS USA
Less than $10,000 3.4% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.1% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.9% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.8% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.9% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.1% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.3% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.2% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.2% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 14.3% 4.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Madison County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Madison County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Madison County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 17.0% of adults in Madison County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Madison County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Madison County completed associate's degree.

  • 28.0% of adults in Madison County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Madison County completed master's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Madison County completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Madison County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (3,277)
9-12th Grade
5% (5,462)
High School / GED
17% (18,573)
Some College
18% (19,666)
Associate's Degree
8% (8,740)
Bachelor's Degree
28% (30,591)
Master's Degree
13% (14,203)
Professional Degree
5% (5,462)
Doctorate Degree
3% (3,277)
Education Madison County MS USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 9% 6%
High School / GED 17% 30% 26%
Some College 18% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 28% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 13% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 5% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 3% 1% 2%

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