Madison, MS Demographics

A map of Madison's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	21,595	21,809	77.3%	78.6%
Black	3,561	3,235	12.7%	11.7%
Asian	1,648	1,336	5.9%	4.8%
Hispanic	630	566	2.3%	2.0%
Multiracial	393	684	1.4%	2.5%
Native American/Other	119	117	0.4%	0.4%

Madison, Mississippi has an estimated population of 27,946, a less than 1% change from the 27,747 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.3% White, 12.7% Black, 5.9% Asian, 2.3% Hispanic, 1.4% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Madison, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Madison has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Madison, that probability was 36.5% in 2020 and 38.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Madison is ranked the 10th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Madison was ranked the 11th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Madison's White Population

21,595 residents of Madison, or 77.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Madison is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Madison ranks 101st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Madison's population has decreased from 78.6% to 77.3%.

Madison is more White than neighboring Ridgeland (40.1% White), Gluckstadt (42.5% White), Flowood (71% White), Canton (19.6% White), and Jackson (13.3% White).

Madison's Black Population

3,561 residents of Madison, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Madison is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Madison ranks 325th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. Black residents' share of Madison's population has increased from 11.7% to 12.7%.

Madison is less Black than neighboring Ridgeland (46.4% Black), Gluckstadt (42.3% Black), Flowood (17% Black), Canton (74.6% Black), and Jackson (81.7% Black).

Madison's Asian Population

1,648 residents of Madison, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Madison is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Madison ranks 7th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Asian population has grown by an estimated 23.4%. Asian residents' share of Madison's population has increased from 4.8% to 5.9%.

Madison is more Asian than neighboring Ridgeland (3.5% Asian), Flowood (3.7% Asian), Canton (0% Asian), and Jackson (0.3% Asian). Madison is less Asian than neighboring Gluckstadt (11.2% Asian).

Madison's Hispanic Population

630 residents of Madison, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Madison is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Madison ranks 207th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Madison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Madison is more Hispanic than neighboring Gluckstadt (1.7% Hispanic). Madison is less Hispanic than neighboring Ridgeland (6.5% Hispanic), Flowood (3.9% Hispanic), Canton (5.4% Hispanic), and Jackson (2.4% Hispanic).

Madison's Native American/Other Population

119 residents of Madison, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Madison is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Madison ranks 190th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Madison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Madison is more Native American/Other than neighboring Canton (0% Native American/Other). Madison is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ridgeland (1.3% Native American/Other), Gluckstadt (0.5% Native American/Other), and Flowood (0.7% Native American/Other).

Madison's Multiracial Population

393 residents of Madison, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Madison is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Madison ranks 215th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 42.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Madison's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.4%.

Madison is more Multiracial than neighboring Canton (0.5% Multiracial). Madison is less Multiracial than neighboring Ridgeland (2.3% Multiracial), Gluckstadt (1.8% Multiracial), Flowood (3.6% Multiracial), and Jackson (2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.