Mississippi

Madison

109,145
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Madison

Madison, Mississippi, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 4,973. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 109,145.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Action at Canton MS (Multiple), Meridian Campaign — Canton Advance, Canton Mississippi 1864, and 32 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020109,145
201095,203
200074,674
199053,794
198041,613
197029,737
196032,904
195033,860
194037,504
193035,796
192029,292
191033,505
190032,493
189027,321
188025,866
187020,948
186023,382
185018,173
184015,530
18304,973
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, Mississippi.

Action at Canton MS (Multiple)
1863
Meridian Campaign — Canton Advance
1864
Canton Mississippi 1864
1864

Historic places in Madison

National Register of Historic Places listings in Madison, Mississippi.

Tougaloo College
Tougaloo
Boyd Mounds Site (22MD512)
Ridgeland
Chapel of the Cross
Mannsdale
Canton High School
Canton
Boddie, John W., House
Tougaloo
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Frequently asked about Madison

When does Madison first appear in the US census?
Madison, Mississippi first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 4,973.
What is the population of Madison?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Madison had a recorded population of 109,145.
Were any battles fought in Madison?
3 documented military engagements took place in Madison, including Action at Canton MS (Multiple), Meridian Campaign — Canton Advance, Canton Mississippi 1864.
How many historic places are in Madison?
32 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Madison, Mississippi.
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