Madison Parish

Madison Parish, Louisiana

PO Box 1710
Tallulah, LA 71282
Phone: (318) 574-0655
Fax: (318) 574-3961

On the northeastern border of LA, west of Vicksburg, MS; organized Jan 19, 1838 from Concordia Parish. Name Origin: For James Madison (1751-1836), fourth U.S. president

Area (sq mi):: 650.53 (land 624.09; water 26.45) Population per square mile: 20.00
Population 2005: 12,457 State rank: 56 Population change: 2000-20005 -9.30%; 1990-2000 10.20% Population 2000: 13,728 (White 37.10%; Black or African American 60.30%; Hispanic or Latino 2.10%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.60%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 29.80
Income 2000: per capita $10,114; median household $20,509; Population below poverty level: 36.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $13,988-$18,549
Unemployment (2004): 10.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.50% Median travel time to work: 22.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 30.70%
Cities with population over 10,000: None
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