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Madison

Arkansas · 759 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 $33,553. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 228 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $21,800. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
759
−23%since 2000
from 987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
306 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+63%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3966368761K1K1990201020202024Madison
2024476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,553
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,700 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,744
+93%since 2000
from $9,733 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services16.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$21,800
−59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $255 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
47.6% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−71%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.6%(164)
Black72.3%(549)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.7%(377)
Diversity Score
50
+110%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+11%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−15.9 ptssince 2011
from 20.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−52.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, Arkansas?

Madison, Arkansas has about 759 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madison, Arkansas?

The typical household in Madison, Arkansas earns about $33,553 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 $21,800, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Arkansas?

About 9.7% 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 31.2% 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 516 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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