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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Madison County

Arkansas · 14,243 residents · 834.238 sq mi
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Madison County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,895. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $71,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,243
+23%since 1990
from 11,618 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
17 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 14 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.7
+5%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K14K16K18K1990201020202024Madison County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,895
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,392 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,736
+72%since 1990
from $8,548 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.6%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,500
+56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$358
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.1%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
20.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+35%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(11,464)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(100)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score5.3%(619)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(13,462)
Black0.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(436)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score8%(1,140)
Diversity Score
8
+50%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.8%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 59.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
−23%since 1990
from 35.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Madison County to nearby counties

MADISON COUNTY VS
Carroll County
Income$54,230+94%
Home value$210,400+194%
Population29,263+59%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
Washington County
Income$70,639+153%
Home value$298,400+317%
Population271,213+1373%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
Newton County
Income$48,986+76%
Home value$169,300+137%
Population7,026−62%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
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Income$45,995+65%
Home value$135,300+89%
Population26,225+42%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Arkansas?

Madison County, Arkansas has about 14,243 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Madison County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Madison County, Arkansas earns about $27,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison County, Arkansas expensive?

In Madison County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $71,500, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Arkansas?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Madison County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison County, Arkansas?

About 18.6% of people in Madison County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,625 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9604
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 72740ZIP 72727ZIP 72738ZIP 72773ZIP 72721ZIP 72776ZIP 72752ZIP 72742ZIP 72760
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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