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Madison County

Arkansas · 16,521 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 $41,446. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $116,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,521
+16%since 2000
from 14,243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+14%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K14K16K18K1990201020202024Madison County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,446
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,895 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,733
+54%since 2000
from $14,736 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+9%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(13,462)
Black0.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(436)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(1,140)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(14,075)
Black0.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(890)
Asian0.6%(102)
Other5.1%(835)
Diversity Score26.8%(4,425)
Segregation Score19.9%(3,283)
Diversity Score
27
+235%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+18%since 2000
from 27.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Arkansas?

Madison County, Arkansas has about 16,521 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Madison County, Arkansas earns about $41,446 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 $116,000, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Arkansas?

About 12.1% 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 17.3% 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 4,903 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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