Madison County, Arkansas's estimated 2024 population is 18,087 with a growth rate of 1.76% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Madison County, Arkansas is the 40th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 15,686 and has seen a growth of 15.31% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,647 | 312 | 1.61% |
| 2028 | 19,335 | 312 | 1.64% |
| 2027 | 19,023 | 312 | 1.67% |
| 2026 | 18,711 | 312 | 1.7% |
| 2025 | 18,399 | 312 | 1.72% |
| 2024 | 18,087 | 312 | 1.76% |
| 2023 | 17,775 | 312 | 1.79% |
| 2022 | 17,463 | 519 | 3.06% |
| 2021 | 16,944 | 399 | 2.41% |
| 2020 | 16,545 | 26 | 0.16% |
| 2019 | 16,519 | 160 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 16,359 | 52 | 0.32% |
| 2017 | 16,307 | 171 | 1.06% |
| 2016 | 16,136 | 417 | 2.65% |
| 2015 | 15,719 | -22 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 15,741 | 51 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 15,690 | 86 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 15,604 | -61 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 15,665 | -21 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 15,686 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 11,618 | 245 | 2.15% |
| 1980 | 11,373 | 1,920 | 20.31% |
| 1970 | 9,453 | 385 | 4.25% |
| 1960 | 9,068 | -2,666 | -22.72% |
| 1950 | 11,734 | -2,797 | -19.25% |
| 1940 | 14,531 | 1,197 | 8.98% |
| 1930 | 13,334 | -1,584 | -10.62% |
| 1920 | 14,918 | -1,138 | -7.09% |
| 1910 | 16,056 | -3,808 | -19.17% |
| 1900 | 19,864 | 2,462 | 14.15% |
| 1890 | 17,402 | 5,947 | 51.92% |
| 1880 | 11,455 | 3,224 | 39.17% |
| 1870 | 8,231 | 491 | 6.34% |
| 1860 | 7,740 | 2,917 | 60.48% |
| 1850 | 4,823 | 2,048 | 73.8% |
| 1840 | 2,775 | -16,872 | -85.88% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,687 | 74.49% |
| Two or more races | 3,693 | 21.68% |
| Native American | 241 | 1.41% |
| Other race | 152 | 0.89% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 145 | 0.85% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.48% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.19% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,381 | 2.65 | 79 | 21 |
| Married | 3,931 | 2.98 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Non Family | 1,567 | 1.13 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Female | 658 | 3.8 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Male | 225 | 4.12 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
79.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,058 | 8.84% |
| Associates Degree | 487 | 4.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,036 | 8.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 500 | 4.18% |
| High School Graduate | 6,186 | 51.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 644 | 5.38% |
| Some College | 2,053 | 17.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,020 | 7,757 | 1,278 |
| 2+ Races | 2,395 | 2,104 | 236 |
| Hispanic | 615 | 489 | 9 |
| Native American | 155 | 62 | 2 |
| Islander | 81 | 64 | 11 |
| Asian | 79 | 64 | 0 |
| Other Race | 75 | 75 | 9 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,760 | $46,685 | $35,740 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,554 | $0 | $57,196 |
| High School Graduate | $35,444 | $37,414 | $28,922 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,708 | $59,583 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,455 | $42,297 | $28,940 |
| Some College | $38,095 | $47,321 | $30,273 |
$36,455
Average Earnings
$42,297
Average Male
$28,940
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.03% of Madison County, Arkansas residents speak only English, while 3.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,201 | 1,682 | 13.79% |
| Multiple | 3,691 | 676 | 18.31% |
| Hispanic | 1,034 | 145 | 14.02% |
| Native | 241 | 23 | 9.54% |
| Other | 142 | 14 | 9.86% |
| Asian | 79 | 3 | 3.8% |
15.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.33%
Male Poverty Rate
14.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Madison County, Arkansas is Multiple, with 18.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Madison County, Arkansas is Asian, with 3.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.89% |
| Some College | 9.75% |
| High School | 8.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 13.27% |
| Male Employed | 7.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 5% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,638 | $78,096 |
| Households | $53,888 | $73,885 |
| Married Families | $73,773 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,899 | $58,421 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.4%
Male Marriage Rate
58.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,013
Number of Veterans
1,005
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 373 |
| First Gulf War | 283 |
| Second Gulf War | 219 |
| Korea | 60 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 317 |
| 65 to 74 | 268 |
| 35 to 54 | 267 |
| 18 to 34 | 95 |
| 55 to 64 | 66 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 889 | 8.95% |
| 2+ Races | 116 | 4.3% |
| Other Race | 8 | 10.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.81%
Born in Madison County, Arkansas
97.28%
Native Born
2.72%
Foreign Born
2.33%
Non Citizen
0.39%
Naturalized
97.28% of Madison County, Arkansas residents were born in the United States, with 62.81% having been born in Arkansas. 2.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.