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MADISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

Madison County is to the North of Jackson. It operates the Madison County School System, which serves the cities of Madison, Ridgeland, Gluckstadt, and Flora. These Schools have excellent facilities with excellent ratings.  The city of Canton operates a separate school system and is home the new Nissan Plant.  The County borders on the West side of the Ross Barnett Reservoir a 58000 Acre impoundment of the Pearl River about five miles north of Jackson.  The Reservoir offers limitless recreational opportunities; Boating, Water Skiing, Jet skiing, hunting, fishing, just to name a few.  It along with Rankin County is the area where most of Jacksons new growth is occurring.  Also, the City of Ridgeland is the location of Mississippis largest shopping mall, North Park.


 

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Canton is the most charming city in Madison County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 12,911 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Madison CountyGR6, and situated in the northern part of the metropolitan area surrounding the state capitol, Jackson.
The city is centered around the courthouse square,  It has been the location that several major movies have filmed. including two by John Grisham

Geography

Canton is located at 323643N, 90154W (32.612015, -90.031638)GR1.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 48.5 km (18.7 mi). 48.2 km (18.6 mi) of it is land and 0.3 km (0.1 mi) of it (0.69%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 12,911 people, 4,093 households, and 2,991 families residing in the city. The population density was 268.0/km (694.1/mi). There were 4,333 housing units at an average density of 89.9/km (232.9/mi). The racial makeup of the city was 18.64% White, 80.30% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 4,093 households out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.4% were married couples living together, 34.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.55.

In the city the population was spread out with 32.3% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,237, and the median income for a family was $27,782. Males had a median income of $25,179 versus $20,815 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,643. About 27.7% of families and 34.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 49.8% of those under age 18 and 25.5% of those age 65 or over.

Trivia

  • Although not a major battle site during the Civil War, Canton was important as a rail and logistics center. Many wounded soldiers were treated in or transported through the city, and as a consequence it has a large Confederate cemetery.
  • Canton was intermittently the adult home of slide guitarist and blues singer Elmore James, who was born and grew up about 20 miles north in Richland and nearby plantation communities. Modern slide guitarist Sonny Landreth was born in Canton but moved to Louisiana as a child.
  • The 1996 motion picture A Time to Kill, based on a novel of the same title by John Grisham, was filmed in Canton. The city was also the filming location for another motion picture released in 2000 My Dog Skip, based on the memoir by Mississippi native Willie Morris. Artifacts from the filming of both movies were donated to the city, and today are maintained in exhibits in the downtown area.
  • The city is home to a large auto manufacturing facility owned by Nissan.
  • Canton, like a similarly-named city in Texas, is home to an extensive flea market event. With more than 1,100 vendors around the Madison County Courthouse square and other locations, the market has become one of the city's largest events held each May and October
     

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    Population (year 2000): 14,692. Estimated population in July 2004: 16,462 (+12.0% change)
    Males: 7,092 (48.3%), Females: 7,600 (51.7%)

    Madison County

    Zip codes: 39110.

    Median resident age: 36.2 years
    Median household income: $71,266 (year 2000)
    Median house value: $133,900 (year 2000)

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    Races in Madison:

    • White Non-Hispanic (92.8%)
    • Black (4.9%)
    • Hispanic (0.7%)

    Ancestries: United States (15.9%), English (13.8%), Irish (10.2%), German (8.7%), Scotch-Irish (5.2%), Scottish (3.6%).

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    Elevation: 335 feet

    Land area: 13.5 square miles
     

    For population 25 years and over in Madison

    • High school or higher: 97.2%
    • Bachelor's degree or higher: 55.1%
    • Graduate or professional degree: 15.5%
    • Unemployed: 1.9%
    • Mean travel time to work: 23.9 minutes

    For population 15 years and over in Madison city

    • Never married: 14.6%
    • Now married: 73.6%
    • Separated: 0.7%
    • Widowed: 3.6%
    • Divorced: 7.6%

    2.3% Foreign born (0.9% Asia, 0.5% Latin America, 0.4% Europe, 0.4% North America).

    Population change in the 1990s: +6,665 (+83.0%).

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    Single-family new house construction building permits:
    • 1996: 185 buildings, average cost: $97,700
    • 1997: 138 buildings, average cost: $112,100
    • 1998: 156 buildings, average cost: $126,700
    • 1999: 139 buildings, average cost: $135,800
    • 2000: 110 buildings, average cost: $158,700
    • 2001: 181 buildings, average cost: $152,700
    • 2002: 246 buildings, average cost: $165,400
    • 2003: 276 buildings, average cost: $173,900
    • 2004: 294 buildings, average cost: $214,500

    Latitude: 32.46 N, Longitude: 90.11 W

    Area code: 601


    Madison, Mississippi business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

    Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (20.9%), Finance,insurance,real estate,and rental and leasing (12.7%), Professional,scientific,management,administrative,and waste management services (12.4%), Retail trade (10.8%).

    Daytime population change due to commuting: -2,360 (-16.1%)
    Workers who live and work in this city: 1,275 (16.8%)

     

    Crime in Madison by Year
    Type 2000 2001 2002 2003
    Murders 0 0 0 0
        per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    Rapes 0 1 6 0
        per 100,000 0.0 6.8 40.8 0.0
    Robberies 0 2 1 3
        per 100,000 0.0 13.6 6.8 20.4
    Assaults 3 5 3 3
        per 100,000 20.4 34.0 20.4 20.4
    Burglaries 24 23 25 15
        per 100,000 163.4 156.5 170.2 102.1
    Larceny counts 182 141 139 152
        per 100,000 1238.8 959.7 946.1 1034.6
    Auto thefts 10 2 2 2
        per 100,000 68.1 13.6 13.6 13.6
    City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 329.7) 70.5 64.0 73.3 59.8


    Average climate in Madison, Mississippi

    Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

    Madison-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Mississippi state average. It is 200% greater than the overall U.S. average.

    On 11/24/2001, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.6 miles away from the Madison city center killed 2 people and injured 21 people and caused $12 million in damages.

    On 3/29/1976, a category 4 tornado 11.4 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 177 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


    Birthplace of: Chris Spencer - 2005 NFL player (Seattle Seahawks, born: Mar 28, 1982), Neill Berry - College basketball player (SE Louisiana Lions).


    Hospitals/medical centers near Madison:
    • MISSISSIPPI METHODIST REHAB CTR (about 10 miles; JACKSON, MS)
    • ST DOMINIC JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; JACKSON, MS)
    • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MED CENTER (about 10 miles; JACKSON, MS)

    Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Madison:
    • JACKSON INTERNATIONAL (about 12 miles; JACKSON, MS; ID: JAN)
    • HATTIESBURG-LAUREL REGIONAL (about 87 miles; HATTIESBURG/LAUREL, MS; ID: PIB)
    • MID DELTA RGNL (about 93 miles; GREENVILLE, MS; ID: GLH)
    Other public-use airports nearest to Madison:
    • BRUCE CAMPBELL FIELD (about 2 miles; MADISON, MS; ID: MBO)
    • HAWKINS FIELD (about 12 miles; JACKSON, MS; ID: HKS)
    • JOHN BELL WILLIAMS (about 23 miles; RAYMOND, MS; ID: M16)

    Amtrak station near Madison:
    • 13 miles: JACKSON (300 W. CAPITOL ST.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

    Local government website: www.ci.madison.ms.us


    Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)
    Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
    Financial Administration 4 $10,873 $32,619 2 $3,356
    Other Government Administration 7 $17,898 $30,682 8 $10,359
    Judicial and Legal 3 $12,197 $48,788 2 $1,251
    Firefighters 18 $36,276 $24,184 0 $0
    Streets and Highways 12 $18,797 $18,797 0 $0
    Parks and Recreation 6 $12,976 $25,952 21 $9,352
    Water Supply 4 $8,604 $25,812 0 $0
    Police - Other 11 $19,849 $21,653 1 $1,120
    Police Protection - Officers 33 $82,376 $29,954 0 $0
    Totals for Government 98 $219,846 $26,919 34 $25,439


    Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Madison:
    • JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 13 miles; JACKSON, MS; Full-time enrollment: 5,955)
    • MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE (about 23 miles; CLINTON, MS; FT enrollment: 2,904)
    • HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 29 miles; RAYMOND, MS; FT enrollment: 10,057)
    • HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 37 miles; GOODMAN, MS; FT enrollment: 2,485)
    • MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 73 miles; ITTA BENA, MS; FT enrollment: 2,297)
    • MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 74 miles; MOORHEAD, MS; FT enrollment: 2,486)
    • ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 80 miles; ALCORN STATE, MS; FT enrollment: 2,594)
    Public high school in Madison:
    • MADISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,728; Location: 1417 HIGHLAND COLONY PARKWAY; Grades: 09 - 12)
    Private high schools in Madison:
    • MADISON-RIDGELAND ACADEMY (Students: 724; Location: 7601 OLD CANTON RD; Grades: PK - 12)
    • ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 325; Location: PO BOX 2027; Grades: 7 - 12)
    Public primary/middle schools in Madison:
    • MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,316; Location: 1365 MANNSDALE ROAD; Grades: 06 - 08)
    • MADISON STATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 1,031; Location: 2109 MAIN STREET; Grades: KG - 05)
    • MADISON AVENUE LOWER ELEMENTARY (Students: 713; Location: 1199 MADISON AVENUE; Grades: KG - 02)
    • MADISON AVENUE UPPER ELEMENTARY (Students: 700; Location: 1209 MADISON AVENUE; Grades: 03 - 05)

    Notable locations in Madison: Madison Public Library (A), Madison City Hall (B), Montgomery Historic House Museum (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Churches in Madison include: Saint Frances of Assisi Catholic Church (A), Ridgecrest Church (B), Christian Union Church (C), Cornerstone Assembly Church (D), Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church (E), First Baptist Church (F), First Presbyterian Church (G), Mormon Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Cemeteries: Memory Gardens (1), Rosa Scott School Cemetery (2), Natchez Trace Memorial Park Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Reservoirs: Lake Castle (A), Culley Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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    Madison compared to Mississippi state average:
    • Median household income above state average.
    • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
    • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
    • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
    • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
    • Number of rooms per house above state average.
    • House age below state average.
    • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.


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    Strongest AM radio stations in Madison:
    • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
    • WSLI (930 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: SPORTSRAD, INC.)
    • WJDX (620 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
    • WIIN (780 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RIDGELAND, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH RADIO, INC)
    • WOAD (1300 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, L.L.C.)
    • WWDF (720 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RICHLAND, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
    • WZRX (1590 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
    • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
    • WTWZ (1120 AM; daytime; 8 kW; CLINTON, MS; Owner: WOOD BROADCASTING CO.)
    • WONG (1150 AM; 1 kW; CANTON, MS; Owner: MARION R. WILLIAMS)
    • WJXN (1450 AM; 1 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
    • WKXI (1400 AM; 1 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, L.L.C.)
    • WPBQ (1240 AM; 1 kW; FLOWOOD, MS; Owner: PDB CORPORATION)

    Strongest FM radio stations in Madison:
    • WDBT (95.5 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
    • WYOY (101.7 FM; GLUCKSTADT, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH RADIO, INC)
    • WMSI-FM (102.9 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
    • WTYX (94.7 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: BACKYARD BROADCASTING MISSISSIPPI, LLC)
    • WSTZ-FM (106.7 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
    • WJMI (99.7 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, L.L.C.)
    • WYJS (105.9 FM; PICKENS, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC)
    • WMPN-FM (91.3 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
    • WUSJ (96.3 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
    • WJKK (98.7 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH RADIO, INC.)
    • WKXI-FM (107.5 FM; MAGEE, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, L.L.C.)
    • WRXW (93.9 FM; PEARL, MS; Owner: BACKYARD BROADCASTING MISSISSIPPI, LLC)
    • WMPR (90.1 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: J.C. MAXWELL BROADCASTING GROUP, INC)
    • WQST-FM (92.5 FM; FOREST, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
    • WHJT (93.5 FM; CLINTON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE)
    • WJSU-FM (88.5 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY)
    • WJXN-FM (100.9 FM; UTICA, MS; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
    • WFMN (97.3 FM; FLORA, MS; Owner: WFMN RADIO, INC.)
    • WRJH (97.7 FM; BRANDON, MS; Owner: ON TOP COMMUNICATIONS OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC)
    • WYAB (93.1 FM; YAZOO CITY, MS; Owner: SSR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

    TV broadcast stations around Madison:
    • W46CW (Channel 46; JACKSON/BRANDON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI TELEVISION, LLC)
    • WJTV (Channel 12; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
    • WLBT (Channel 3; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CIVCO, INC.)
    • WBMS-CA (Channel 10; JACKSON, MS; Owner: GENE A. BLAILOCK)
    • WDBD (Channel 40; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WDBD LICENSE CORP.)
    • WMPN-TV (Channel 29; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
    • WJKO-LP (Channel 64; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
    • WJMF-LP (Channel 53; JACKSON, MS; Owner: EQUITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
    • WJXF-LP (Channel 49; JACKSON, MS; Owner: EQUITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
    • WAPT (Channel 16; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WAPT HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
    • WBXK-CA (Channel 8; JACKSON, ETC., MS; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
    • W23BC (Channel 23; JACKSON, MS; Owner: JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY)

     

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    Ridgeland is a city in Madison County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 20,173 at the 2000 census.

     

    Geography

    Ridgeland is located at 32258N, 90730W (32.418847, -90.124933)GR1, between Madison to the north and Jackson to the south. This suburban community enjoys its location adjacent to the Ross Barnett Reservoir.

    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 45.9 km (17.7 mi). 41.2 km (15.9 mi) of it is land and 4.7 km (1.8 mi) of it (10.16%) is water. mostly due to the location of the Ross Barnett Reservoir.

     

    Demographics

    As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 20,173 people, 9,267 households, and 5,022 families residing in the city. The population density was 489.2/km (1,267.4/mi). There were 9,930 housing units at an average density of 240.8/km (623.9/mi). The racial makeup of the city was 77.05% White, 18.44% African American, 0.15% Native American, 2.95% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.55% of the population.

    There were 9,267 households out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.8% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.90.

    In the city the population was spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 40.3% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

    The median income for a household in the city was $43,066, and the median income for a family was $59,249. Males had a median income of $40,632 versus $29,634 for females. The per capita income for the city was $28,704. About 5.5% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

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