Madison Parish, Louisiana Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Madison Parish, Louisiana, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Madison Parish, Louisiana. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Madison Parish, Louisiana. The estimated population of Madison Parish, Louisiana is 10,297 people, with a median age of 36.1.

We can look at the total population in Madison Parish over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,297
 -7.54% -11.36%
2020
11,137
 -1.49% -
2019
11,306
 -1.45% -
2018
11,472
 -1.24% -
2017
11,616
 - -

Population of Madison Parish, Louisiana by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
33.4%
34.1%
 -2.05%
Black/African American
63.3%
63.5%
 -0.31%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
2.4%
2%
 +20.00%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
0.2%
 +250.00%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Madison Parish, Louisiana by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.1 +3.74% 33.6 +2.44% 38.6 +4.04%
2020 34.8 -1.14% 32.8 0% 37.1 +0.27%
2019 35.2 +0.28% 32.8 -0.3% 37 -0.54%
2018 35.1 0% 32.9 0% 37.2 +2.2%
2017 35.1 - 32.9 - 36.4 -

The median age of Madison Parish, Louisiana gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 698 -26.2% 837 -4.48% 517 794
10 to 19 911 -4.75% 744 -11.47% 854 639
20 to 29 961 -12.17% 759 -19.33% 841 622
30 to 39 850 -7.27% 835 -16.49% 785 699
40 to 49 686 -24.87% 720 -2.03% 527 703
50 to 59 646 -10.56% 718 -15.96% 579 609
60 to 69 559 +5.3% 566 +15.75% 574 659
70+ 475 -15.86% 651 -24.09% 395 500

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Madison Parish, Louisiana is $36,875.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Madison Parish.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $34,327.00
  • 45 to 64
    $41,769.00
  • 65 and over
    $32,431.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Madison Parish, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Madison Parish, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Madison Parish, Louisiana is currently $51,699.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.34% of households in Madison Parish are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Madison Parish against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    33.81%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.10%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.13%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.02%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.32%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.28%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.34%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Madison Parish is $17,221.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Madison Parish by the total population of Madison Parish.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Madison Parish, Louisiana, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Madison Parish to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.71%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.22%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.59%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.88%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.60%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Madison Parish that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Madison Parish over the age of 16 is 8,037.

Of those people, a total of 42.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Madison Parish is 38.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 544 43.20% 34.50%
20 to 24 years 714 37.40% 14.60%
25 to 29 years 749 46.10% 32.20%
30 to 34 years 797 28.90% 12.20%
35 to 44 years 1,306 52.20% 10.70%
45 to 54 years 1,218 54.00% 2.00%
55 to 59 years 581 63.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 643 51.20% 4.00%
65 to 74 years 966 28.70% 1.80%
75 years and over 519 7.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Madison Parish. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,956 48.60% 6.50%
Black or African American 4,874 39.40% 14.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 16 93.80% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 42 64.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 149 21.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 211 41.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,895 48.10% 6.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Madison Parish as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Madison Parish is 3,065, with median earnings of $29,123.00.

Women in Madison Parish, Louisiana earning approximately 86.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,065 $29,123.00
Male 1,408 $30,955.00
Female 1,657 $26,714.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 330 $53,750.00
Business and Financial 64 $49,559.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 19 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 59 $35,590.00
Legal 43 $64,779.00
Educational and Library 316 $40,089.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 55 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 181 $43,080.00
Healthcare Support 302 $13,427.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 96 $22,037.00
Law Enforcement 29 $29,327.00
Food Preparation and Serving 188 $18,333.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 189 $19,432.00
Personal Care and Service 25 $20,764.00
Sales 172 $32,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 305 $34,450.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 117 $23,750.00
Construction and Extraction 141 $42,679.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 77 $59,250.00
Production 141 $23,472.00
Transportation and Material Moving 112 $19,000.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 233 $57,375.00 97 $41,250.00
Business and Financial 34 $97,222.00 30 $35,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $0.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $20,750.00 41 $0.00
Legal 6 $0.00 37 $0.00
Educational and Library 60 $65,800.00 256 $36,591.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 55 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 5 $0.00 176 $42,857.00
Healthcare Support 93 $13,935.00 209 $13,003.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 64 $21,111.00 32 $24,167.00
Law Enforcement 13 $28,750.00 16 $29,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 55 $28,615.00 133 $9,861.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 133 $25,329.00 56 $16,154.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 17 $0.00
Sales 90 $57,596.00 82 $29,038.00
Office and Administrative Support 50 $33,846.00 255 $35,208.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 88 $28,438.00 29 $6,354.00
Construction and Extraction 135 $43,750.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 77 $59,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 94 $25,625.00 47 $21,328.00
Transportation and Material Moving 80 $17,188.00 32 $23,947.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,076 households in Madison Parish, with an average household size of 2.76 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,000 families in Madison Parish with an average family size of 3.51 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 964 202 834 1,076
Average Household Size 3.14 4.18 4.11 1.1
Total Families 964 202 834 0
Average Household Size 3.1 3.94 3.9 0

Poverty

Of the 2,000 families in Madison Parish, 25.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Madison Parish:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,407 housing units in Madison Parish, Louisiana.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,076 69.80%
Vacant 1,331 30.20%

22.65% of the total 4,407 housing units in Madison Parish are rental units. This is approximately 998 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,825 are occupied by the owner - or 41.41% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Madison Parish is $654.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Madison Parish that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    253
  • Less than $500
    325
  • $500 to $999
    625
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    45
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    3
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Madison Parish is $82,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Madison Parish that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    545
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    515
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    258
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    171
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    166
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    117
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    46
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Madison Parish. The chart below shows the number of properties in Madison Parish that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    249
  • 1940 to 1949
    262
  • 1950 to 1959
    531
  • 1960 to 1969
    537
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,052
  • 1980 to 1989
    413
  • 1990 to 1999
    468
  • 2000 to 2009
    381
  • 2010 to 2013
    503
  • 2014 or later
    11

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Madison Parish that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    392
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,161
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,226
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    297

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Madison Parish get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Madison Parish that commute to work in a particular way.

17.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Madison Parish.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    331
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    844
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    329
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    337
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    436
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    78
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    227
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    36
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    37
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    181
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    105
  • 90 or more minutes
    14

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Madison Parish, Louisiana in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Madison Parish, Louisiana

We have data for 12 places in Madison Parish, Louisiana. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.