Madison County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Madison County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 17,032. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Madison County is 41.2 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Madison County is $53,888. This is 8% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $157,800. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Madison County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Madison County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.1%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.8%.