Madison, MS Demographics

A map of Madison's Population by Race

Madison, Mississippi had a population of 27,747 in 2020. It was 78.6% White, 11.7% Black, 4.8% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Madison, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Madison is the 11th most populous. 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's White Population

21,809 residents of Madison identify as White, or 78.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Madison considerably larger than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Madison is ranked #101 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Madison is more White than neighboring Ridgeland (46.2% White), Gluckstadt (58.9% White), Flowood (67.1% White), Canton (15.2% White), and Jackson (16.5% White).

Madison's Black Population

3,235 residents of Madison identify as Black, or 11.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Madison considerably less than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Madison is ranked #325 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Madison is less Black than neighboring Ridgeland (39.4% Black), Gluckstadt (31.5% Black), Flowood (20.9% Black), Canton (73% Black), and Jackson (78.5% Black).

Madison's Asian Population

1,336 residents of Madison identify as Asian, or 4.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Madison roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Madison is ranked #7 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Madison is more Asian than neighboring Ridgeland (4.2% Asian), Gluckstadt (3.8% Asian), Canton (0.4% Asian), and Jackson (0.5% Asian). Madison is less Asian than neighboring Flowood (6.1% Asian).

Madison's Hispanic Population

566 residents of Madison identify as Hispanic, or 2.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Madison roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Madison is ranked #207 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Madison is less Hispanic than neighboring Ridgeland (6.8% Hispanic), Gluckstadt (2.3% Hispanic), Flowood (3% Hispanic), Canton (9% Hispanic), and Jackson (2.1% Hispanic).

Madison's Native American/Other Population

117 residents of Madison identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Madison roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Madison is ranked #177 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Madison is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ridgeland (0.6% Native American/Other), Gluckstadt (0.6% Native American/Other), Flowood (0.6% Native American/Other), and Canton (0.5% Native American/Other).

Madison's Multiracial Population

684 residents of Madison identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Madison roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Madison is ranked #207 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Madison is more Multiracial than neighboring Flowood (2.3% Multiracial), Canton (2% Multiracial), and Jackson (1.9% Multiracial). Madison is less Multiracial than neighboring Ridgeland (2.8% Multiracial), and Gluckstadt (3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.