Madison County, AR

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    2024 Population
    17,329
    US Senator
    John Boozman
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tom Cotton
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.7
    1.21% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.1%
    6.33% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $56,798
    5.4% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $178,100
    12.9% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    7,591
    0.079% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Madison County, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.5% of the residents in Madison County, AR are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Madison County, AR was $178,100, and the homeownership rate was 79.5%.

    Most people in Madison County, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Madison County, AR was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Madison County, AR is home to a population of 17.3k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.64% of Madison County, AR residents were born outside of the country (457 people).

    In 2024, there were 3.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.8k people) in Madison County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.36k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 659 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.5% of Madison County, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Madison County, AR was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Madison County, AR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      11.8k ± 780
    2. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      3.36k ± 784
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      659 ± 79
    6.49%
    Hispanic Population
    1.13k people

    In 2024, there were 3.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.8k people) in Madison County, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.36k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 659 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.49% of the people in Madison County, AR are hispanic (1.13k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Madison County, AR as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      66,868 ± 6,279 people
    2. El Salvador
      15,793 ± 3,077 people
    3. India
      10,798 ± 2,547 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 66,868 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,793 and India with 10,798.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.64%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    457 people
    2.27%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    387 people

    As of 2024, 2.64% of Madison County, AR residents (457 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Madison County, AR was 2.27%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      366 ± 135
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      304 ± 140
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      288 ± 156

    Madison County, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    87.4% of the population of Madison County, AR has health coverage, with 30.2% on employee plans, 27.9% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 2.5% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Madison County, AR see 3,392 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,392 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2914 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 741 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    3,392 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Madison County, AR

    Primary care physicians in Madison County, AR see an average of 3,392 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,392 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Madison County, AR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    12.6%
    Uninsured
    30.2%
    Employer Coverage
    27.9%
    Medicaid
    16.3%
    Medicare
    10.5%
    Non-Group
    2.5%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Madison County, AR grew by 1.09% from 12.5% to 12.6%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Madison County, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.41 in Madison County, AR.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36% in Madison County, AR.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 9.93% in Madison County, AR.

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    Economy

    The economy of Madison County, AR employs 7.59k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Madison County, AR were Retail Trade (1,069 people), Manufacturing (1,037 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (896 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($89,034), Wholesale Trade ($82,763), and Information ($55,893).

    Employment

    Occupations

    7.59k
    2024 Value
    ± 742
    −0.079%
    1 Year decline
    ± 13.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Madison County, AR declined at a rate of −0.079%, from 7.6k employees to 7.59k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Madison County, AR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,049 people), Management Occupations (941 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (788 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Madison County, AR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    7.59k
    2024 Value
    ± 742
    −0.079%
    1 Year decline
    ± 13.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Madison County, AR declined at a rate of −0.079%, from 7.6k employees to 7.59k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Madison County, AR, are Retail Trade (1,069 people), Manufacturing (1,037 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (896 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Madison County, AR, though some of these residents may live in Madison County, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $43,110
    Median earning men ± $4,437
    $30,793
    Median earning women ± $4,341

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($83,487), Information ($56,518), and Public Administration ($53,864).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,806), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,138), and Manufacturing ($42,279).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.24%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 21
      Construction
    2. 17
      Retail Trade
    3. 15
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $47.9k
      Manufacturing
    2. $15.3k
      Transportation and Warehousing
    3. $13.2k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Madison County, AR. Showing the available data for Arkansas.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (33.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Arkansas

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    John Boozman
    Senator from Arkansas3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Tom Cotton
    Senator from Arkansas2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Madison County, AR was $178,100 in 2024, which is 0.535 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $157,800 to $178,100, a 12.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Madison County, AR is 79.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Madison County, AR have an average commute time of 32.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Madison County, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 10.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Madison County, AR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.04%.

    Housing

    Property

    $178,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$29,801
    $5,139
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$526

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Madison County, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Madison County, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    79.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 79.5% of the housing units in Madison County, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $56,798
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,659
    6.46k
    Number of Households
    ± 583

    In 2024, the median household income of the 6.46k households in Madison County, AR grew to $56,798 from the previous year's value of $53,888.

    The following chart displays the households in Madison County, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Madison County, AR is from Arkansas.
    0.445
    2024 Wage GINI in Arkansas
    0.448
    2023 Wage GINI in Arkansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.844% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Arkansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.8%)
    2. Carpooled (8.89%)
    3. Worked At Home (8.78%)

    In 2024, 78.8% of workers in Madison County, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.89%) and those who worked at home (8.78%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    32.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Madison County, AR have a longer commute time (32.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.75% of the workforce in Madison County, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Madison County, AR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Madison County, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Madison County, AR have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Madison County, AR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.04%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Madison County, AR (2.41k out of 17.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Madison County, AR is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 20.5% of the children was living in poverty in Madison County, AR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 11.7%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 188 in Madison County, AR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 58.3% per 100,000 population.

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