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Madison

Arkansas · 769 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 $21,685. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 218 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $56,300. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
769
−22%since 2000
from 987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
310 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.2
+16%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3966368761K1K1990201020202024Madison
2024476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,685
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,700 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,459
+49%since 2000
from $9,733 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance15%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$423
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $255 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.6%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
21.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic12.2%(94)
Black82.8%(637)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(26)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.7%(266)
Diversity Score
35
+46%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+10%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.9%
−60.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
Female
56.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, Arkansas?

Madison, Arkansas has about 769 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madison, Arkansas?

The typical household in Madison, Arkansas earns about $21,685 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 $56,300, and the typical rent is about $423 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Arkansas?

About 11.4% 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 26.8% 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 506 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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