Madison County, Mississippi
15 public bodies govern here, 3 school districts are based here, and USDA lists 3 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.
In four numbers
- People
- 111,647
- Median household income
- $83,441
- ±2,944
- Unemployed
- 3.7%
- 2,121 of 56,790 in the labour force
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
- 40,691 of 43,917 households
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.
Who governs here
County government 1
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Madison | 109,813 (2021) | Po Box 608, Canton | Website |
Cities, towns and villages 4
Special districts 10
| Name | What it does | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton City Housing Authority | Housing and community development | 120 Faith Ln, Canton | — |
| Madison County Public Library System | Libraries | 102 Priestley St, Canton | Website |
| Parkway East Public Improvement District | Other multi-function districts | Po Box 1039, Canton | — |
| Colony Park Public Improvement District | Other single function districts | 1022 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland | Website |
| Reunion Public Improvement District | Other single function districts | 600 Crescent Drive, Ridgeland | — |
| Ridgeland Tourism Commission | Other single function districts | 1000 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland | Website |
| Madison County Wastewater Authority | Sewerage | Po Box 1086, Canton | — |
| Lake Lorman Utility District | Sewerage and water supply | Po Box 298, Flora | — |
| West Madison Utility District | Sewerage and water supply | Po Box 27, Flora | — |
| Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District | Soil and water conservation | 175A Commercial Pkwy, Canton | — |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.
School districts based here
Canton Public Schools
School district9 schools
403 East Lincoln Street, Canton, MS, 39046
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Madison County Schools
School district23 schools
476 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS, 39157
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
SR1 COLLEGE PREP & STEM ACADEMY
Independent charter district1 schools
505 South Union Street, Canton, MS, 39046
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.
Farmers markets
Canton Farmers Market
141 N Union St Canton, MS, 39046
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
Downtown Madison Farmers Market
2103 Main Street / Historic Red Caboose Site, Madison, MS, 39110
Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2021-01-26. USDA listing
Livingston Farmers' Market
129 Mannsdale Rd., Madison, MS, 39110
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing
USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.