Madison Parish, LA

Madison Parish, Louisiana
Parish
Location within the state of Louisiana
Country	United States
State	Louisiana
Founded	1838
Parish seat	Tallulah
Area
• Total	651 sq mi (1,690 km2)
• Land	624 sq mi (1,620 km2)
• Water	27 sq mi (70 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	10,760
• Density	17/sq mi (6.4/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5

Madison Parish is a parish located in the northeastern part of the state of Louisiana, in the United States. The parish was established in 1838 and named after James Madison, the fourth President of the United States. The parish seat is Tallulah.

Geography

Madison Parish covers a total area of 651 square miles, of which 624 square miles is land and 27 square miles is water. The parish is bordered by East Carroll Parish to the north, Warren County, Mississippi to the east, Tensas Parish to the south, and Richland Parish to the west.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, Madison Parish had a population of 10,760. The population density is relatively low, with a mix of urban and rural communities.

Economy

The economy of Madison Parish is primarily based on agriculture, with significant contributions from the farming of crops such as cotton, corn, and soybeans. The parish also has a growing interest in tourism, particularly related to its historical sites and natural beauty.

Education

Madison Parish is served by the Madison Parish School Board, which operates several public schools in the area. The parish also has access to higher education institutions in nearby regions.

Transportation

Major highways that run through Madison Parish include Interstate 20, which provides east-west access, and U.S. Route 65, which runs north-south. The parish is also served by several state highways and local roads.

Communities

• Tallulah (Parish seat)
• Delta
• Mound
• Richmond

Notable People

• Andrew H. Hynes, a prominent figure in the early history of Madison Parish.

See Also

• List of parishes in Louisiana
• Louisiana
• Tallulah, Louisiana
• East Carroll Parish, Louisiana
• Tensas Parish, Louisiana
• Richland Parish, Louisiana