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Madison

Arkansas · 713 residents (2025 est.) · 2.484 sq mi
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Madison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,893. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 511 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $120,400. With a median age of 56.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
476
−52%since 2000
from 987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
192 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.6
+93%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:713 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3966368761K1K1990201020202024Madison
2024476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,893
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,700 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,567
+245%since 2000
from $9,733 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
+2%since 2010
from 0.447 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,400
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $255 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
33.6%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−5%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
85
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.6%(95)
Black89%(878)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.7%(234)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.3%(111)
Black74.6%(355)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(10)
Diversity Score48.6%(231)
Diversity Score
49
+105%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.2%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 20.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
35.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.3%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.2%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.5%
+43.6 ptssince 2017
from 34.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, Arkansas?

Madison, Arkansas has about 476 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madison, Arkansas?

The typical household in Madison, Arkansas earns about $55,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison, Arkansas expensive?

In Madison, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $120,400, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Arkansas?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Madison, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison, Arkansas?

About 24.2% of people in Madison, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 799 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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