The Town FilesMadison County, Mississippi
111,647 people. The median home is worth $311,100 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $83,441.
Towns in Madison County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 27,747 | $352,900 | $119,338 | 41.7 |
| Ridgeland | 24,340 | $275,200 | $66,038 | 35.7 |
| Canton | 10,948 | $112,000 | $38,337 | 35.2 |
| Gluckstadt | 3,208 | $316,600 | $124,348 | 37.0 |
People and housing
| Madison County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $311,100 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $1,186 | $820 |
| Median household income | $83,441 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 39.1 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.6% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
60,205 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,426 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 788 storm events in Madison County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Madison County has been included in 26 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 10, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4790: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4727: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).