Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of 2000, the population was 74,674. The county seat is Canton. It is part of the Jackson, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. Madison County is named for U.S. President James Madison.

As of the census of 2000, there were 74,674 people, 27,219 households, and 19,325 families residing in the county. The population density was 104 people per square mile (40/km²). There were 28,781 housing units at an average density of 40 per square mile (16/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 60.29% White, 37.48% Black or African American, 0.11% Native American, 1.30% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. 0.99% of the populations were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Communities

• Cities
     o Canton
     o Madison
     o Ridgeland

• Towns
     o Flora
     o Camden
     o Gluckstadt
     o Sharon

Helpful Links

County of Madison

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
Madison County Chamber of Commerce
Madison County Economic Development Authority
Madison County Government
Madison County Public Schools
Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District
The Madison County Herald Newspaper
The Madison County Journal Newspaper

City of Madison

City of Madison Government

City of Canton

City of Canton Government
Canton Public Schools
Canton Convention & Visitors Bureau
Canton Redevelopment Authority
The Canton Flea Market

City of Ridgeland

City of Ridgeland Government
Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce
The Ross Barnett Reservoir
Mississippi Wildlife Federation

Town of Flora

Local Government Contact Information
Mississippi Petrified Forest
The Flora Harvester Newspaper

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