Louisiana

Madison

10,017
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Madison

Madison, Louisiana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 5,142. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 10,017.

Its recorded population peaked at 18,443 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 46 percent.

On the ground today, 11 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Yazoo Revolt 1729, Second French Attack on Natchez Refugee Fort 1731, CSS Arkansas runs through Union fleets on the Yazoo, and 15 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202010,017
201012,093
200013,728
199012,463
198015,975
197015,065
196016,444
195017,451
194018,443
193014,829
192010,829
191010,676
190012,322
189014,135
188013,906
18708,600
186014,133
18508,773
18405,142
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Madison

Military engagements that took place in Madison, Louisiana.

Yazoo Revolt 1729
1729
Second French Attack on Natchez Refugee Fort 1731
1731
CSS Arkansas runs through Union fleets on the Yazoo
1862
CSS Arkansas - Yazoo River fight
1862
Action at Young's Point
1863
Milliken's Bend — Confederate Attack
1863
Skirmish at Richmond, Louisiana (across from Vicksburg)
1863
Battle of Milliken's Bend
1863
Goodrich's Landing (Full Engagement)
1863
Milliken's Bend Naval Support Action
1863
Milliken's Bend
1863

Historic places in Madison

National Register of Historic Places listings in Madison, Louisiana.

Tallulah Book Club Building
Tallulah
Kell House
Tallulah
Hermione
Tallulah
Shirley Field
Tallulah
Tallulah Coca-Cola Bottling Plant
Tallulah
Montrose Plantation House
Tallulah
Scottland Plantation House
Tallulah
Crescent Plantation
Tallulah
Bloom's Arcade
Tallulah
Madison Parish Courthouse
Tallulah
Bear Lake Club, Ltd. Clubhouse
Tallulah
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Frequently asked about Madison

When does Madison first appear in the US census?
Madison, Louisiana first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 5,142.
What is the population of Madison?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Madison had a recorded population of 10,017.
When did Madison's population peak?
Madison's recorded population peaked at 18,443 in 1940.
Were any battles fought in Madison?
11 documented military engagements took place in Madison, including Yazoo Revolt 1729, Second French Attack on Natchez Refugee Fort 1731, CSS Arkansas runs through Union fleets on the Yazoo.
How many historic places are in Madison?
15 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Madison, Louisiana.
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