Madison, MS

Madison, Mississippi

Madison, Mississippi is 12 miles N of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 173 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is in Madison county. The city is part of the Jackson metro area. The population of Madison is 14,692.

The People and Families of Madison

In Madison, about 75% of adults are married. Madison, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Madison.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Madison had a median family income of $77,202. Madison is one of the richer cities in Mississippi. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Madison. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. A sizable number of people in Madison work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Madison political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $32,350. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Madison.

Madison Housing

Of the housing in Madison, approximately 94% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Madison than most places in Mississippi.

Commuting

In Madison, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Madison strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 2%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Madison, MS

Comparing Madison to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Madison Almanac

Madison Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Madison Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Madison residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Madison, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Madison High Schools (2004)

MADISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
1417 HIGHLAND COLONY PARKWAY
601-856-7121
Serves 1,728 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

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