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Madison Parish

Population in July 2008: 221. Population change since 2000: -7.5%
 

Males: 99  (45.2%)
Females: 122  (54.8%)

Median resident age:  34.4 years
Louisiana median age:  34.0 years

Zip codes: 71233.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $38,749 (it was $29,750 in 2000)
Delta:  $38,749
Louisiana:  $40,926

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,768
Delta:  $20,768
Louisiana:  $21,934

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $51,152 (it was $31,900 in 2000)
Delta:  $51,152
Louisiana:  $126,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $62,909; Detached houses: $105,971; Mobile homes: $25,991

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Races in Delta:

  • White Non-Hispanic (92.9%)
  • Hispanic (3.3%)
  • Black (2.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.7%)
  • American Indian (1.3%)

2008 cost of living index in Delta: 74.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (24.7%), German (7.5%), Irish (6.7%), French (2.9%), Scottish (2.5%), English (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 87 feet

Land area: 2.98 square miles.

Population density: 74 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Delta

  • High school or higher: 66.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 14.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Delta village

  • Never married: 18.6%
  • Now married: 50.9%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 16.2%
  • Divorced: 12.0%

12 residents are foreign born (2.5% Latin America, 1.7% Europe, 0.8% North America).

This village:  5.0%
Louisiana:  2.6%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this village in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Delta:  0.6% ($199)
Louisiana:  0.3% ($199)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, MS (42.8 miles , pop. 184,256).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (129.4 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (317.4 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Vicksburg, MS (1.9 miles ), Mound, LA (2.3 miles) , Richmond, LA (3.8 miles ), Tallulah, LA (4.0 miles ), Edwards, MS (4.4 miles ), Utica, MS (4.9 miles ), Learned, MS (4.9 miles) , Newellton, LA (5.0 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 32.32 N, Longitude: 90.94 W

Area code: 318

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Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+1.3%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (12%)
  • Construction (12%)
  • Recyclable material merchant wholesalers (12%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (12%)
  • Motor vehicle, parts and supplies merchant wholesalers (7%)
  • Health care (7%)
  • Paper (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (17%)
  • Health care (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (13%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Transportation equipment (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Repair and maintenance (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (19%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (12%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (12%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (7%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (13%)
  • Cashiers (11%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (9%)
  • Business operations specialists (8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)



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Delta-area historical tornado activity is above Louisiana state average. It is 225% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/5/1953, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 2.2 miles away from the Delta village center killed 38 people and injured 270 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/3/1966, a category 5 tornado 24.6 miles away from the village center killed 58 people and injured 518 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Delta-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Louisiana state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/11/1996 at 18:17:49, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 86.9 miles away from Delta center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

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Birthplace of: Madame C. J. Walker.


Hospitals/medical centers near Delta:
  • RIVER REGION HEALTH SYSTEM (about 5 miles; VICKSBURG, MS)
  • MADISON PARISH HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; TALLULAH, LA)
  • CLAIBORNE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 25 miles; PORT GIBSON, MS)

Political contributions by individuals in Delta, LA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Delta:
  • HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 29 miles; RAYMOND, MS; Full-time enrollment: 10,057)
  • MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE (about 32 miles; CLINTON, MS; FT enrollment: 2,904)
  • ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 41 miles; ALCORN STATE, MS; FT enrollment: 2,594)
  • JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 43 miles; JACKSON, MS; FT enrollment: 5,955)
  • UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE (about 69 miles; MONROE, LA; FT enrollment: 8,116)
  • HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 75 miles; GOODMAN, MS; FT enrollment: 2,485)
  • MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 82 miles; MOORHEAD, MS; FT enrollment: 2,486)

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Notable locations in Delta: Delta Point Casting Field (A), Delta Landing (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Drinking water stations with addresses in Delta that have no violations reported:
  • DELTA WATER SYSTEM (Address: P. O. BOX 29, Population served: 300, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This village:  2.4 people
Louisiana:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  61.4%
Whole state:  69.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  5.0%
Whole state:  5.0%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  12.5%
Whole state:  19.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  1.9%
Whole state:  9.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Delta, LA



Delta compared to Louisiana state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (51%)
  • Electricity (37%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (10%)
  • No fuel used (2%)


Religion statistics for Delta

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchAmerican Baptist AssociationOther religions
Adherents82.5%8.5%2.4%2.3%4.3%
Congregations50.0%7.1%7.1%7.1%28.6%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 2$4,429$26,5740$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,215$26,5801$250
Sewerage 1$1,772$21,2640$0
Totals for Government 4$8,416$25,2481$250



5.43% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($24,333 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.43%
Louisiana average:  8.89%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Warren County, MS  0.69% ($21,480 average AGI)
from Richland Parish, LA  0.44% ($25,438)
from East Carroll Parish, LA  0.38% ($35,143)


6.76% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($23,800 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.76%
Louisiana average:  13.45%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Warren County, MS  1.16% ($27,767 average AGI)
to Ouachita Parish, LA  1.03% ($20,316)
to Richland Parish, LA  0.46% ($37,588)


Strongest AM radio stations in Delta:
  • WQBC (1420 AM; 1 kW; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: CORLEY RUSHING COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WRTM (1490 AM; 1 kW; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: COMMANDER COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WTWZ (1120 AM; daytime; 8 kW; CLINTON, MS; Owner: WOOD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • 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)
  • WWDF (720 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RICHLAND, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSLI (930 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: SPORTSRAD, INC.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Delta:
  • WBBV (101.3 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: BISHOP BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSTZ-FM (106.7 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMSI-FM (102.9 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W288BB (105.5 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WMPN-FM (91.3 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WUSJ (96.3 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDBT (95.5 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRTM-FM (100.5 FM; PORT GIBSON, MS; Owner: COMMANDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WJKK (98.7 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH RADIO, INC.)
  • KBYO-FM (104.9 FM; TALLULAH, LA; Owner: TIGER COMMUNICATIONS INCORPORATED)
  • WATU (89.3 FM; PORT GIBSON, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WTYX (94.7 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: BACKYARD BROADCASTING MISSISSIPPI, LLC)
  • WJMI (99.7 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Delta:
  • WLBT (Channel 3; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CIVCO, INC.)
  • WDBD (Channel 40; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WDBD LICENSE CORP.)
  • WNTZ (Channel 48; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)
  • W26BB (Channel 26; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WMPN-TV (Channel 29; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WJTV (Channel 12; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • 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)


Delta fatal accident list:
Apr 12, 2003 04:16 AM, I-20, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 2, 1999 08:05 AM, I-20, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 9, Fatalities: 2


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 336 meters (1,102ft)
Total costs: $65,299,000
Total average daily traffic: 29,300
Total average daily truck traffic: 2,344
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 49,810

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 201 First Street, Structure height: 47.5 m, Call Sign: KNKN819
    880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/07/2000, Expiration Date: 11/01/2009
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G-164B (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 80 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6707Q , Serial Number: 222B, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 03/23/1977
    Registrant (Corporation): H & Y Flying Service Inc, Po Box 238, Delta, LA 71233


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