Madison County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05087 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,329 | — | #2,017 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,798 | -24.4% | #2,348 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.7 years | +7.2% | #1,582 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $178,100 | -36.8% | #1,669 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $729 | -37.3% | #2,589 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | +11.6% | #1,775 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Madison County has a population of 17,329, making it the #2,017 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Madison County is $56,798, ranking #2,348 out of 3,222 counties — 24.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.1% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Madison County is $178,100 (-36.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $729/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.5%.
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87.4% of residents in Madison County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% below the national rate.
About Madison County, Arkansas
Madison County, Arkansas has a total population of 17,329, making it the 2,017th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Madison County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Madison County is $56,798, which ranks #2,348 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Madison County is $178,100, 36.8% below the national median. Renters in Madison County pay a median gross rent of $729 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Madison County, 12.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.0 min.
Madison County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (23.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.5%).
All data for Madison County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.