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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Madison

Arkansas · 987 residents · 2.484 sq mi
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Madison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,700. Population has fallen 23% since 1990, a loss of 288 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $35,500. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

987
−23%since 1990
from 1,275 in 1990
1990 – 2025
397 / sq mi
−23%since 1990
from 513 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.4
+9%since 1990
from 27.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3966368761K1K1990201020202024Madison
2024476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,700
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $8,468 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,733
+153%since 1990
from $3,853 in 1990
US average: $21,522
41.9%
−13.1 ptssince 1990
from 55.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$255
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $229 in 1990
US average: $602
56.7%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 61.7% in 1990
43.3% rent
2.3
−35%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(150)
Black87.1%(1,111)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(14)
Diversity Score28.3%(361)
2000
White, non-Hispanic9.6%(95)
Black89%(878)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score23.7%(234)
24
−16%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.5%
+14.7 ptssince 1990
from 40.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 0.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
+15%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Madison, Arkansas?

Madison, Arkansas has about 987 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Madison, Arkansas?

The typical household in Madison, Arkansas earns about $15,700 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 $35,500, and the typical rent is about $255 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Arkansas?

About 9.0% 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 41.9% 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 288 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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