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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.
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.
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.
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 is quite low in Madison.
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.
In Madison, 95% of commuters drive to work.
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% | ![]() |
Comparing Madison to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
Ratings range from
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| 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 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| 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 | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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