County profile · Arkansas
Madison County, AR market data
How Madison County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 18,410
- +11.2% since 2020
- Households
- 6,463
- Median household income
- $56,798
- +36.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $178,100
- Jobs located here
- 3,325
- Highest market score
- 93
- Insurance agencies, #27 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
Madison County has an estimated 18,410 people and 6,463 households. Population estimates put the population change in Madison County from 2020 to 2025 at +11.2%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Madison County is $56,798, 30% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 36.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Madison County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 153, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
Of the business types scored in Madison County, insurance agencies (93), auto repair and car care businesses (84) and restaurants and cafes (80) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #27 of 2,272 scored counties.
Madison County is part of the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for auto repair shops (13% below the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (67% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Madison County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Madison County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 93 | #27 of 2,272 | 6 | 9.3 | $3.2M | 258 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 84 | #65 of 2,401 | 18 | 27.9 | $378K | 141 | 6 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 80 | #135 of 2,405 | 35 | 54.2 | $594K | 160 | 12 |
| Gas stations | 79 | #178 of 2,358 | 9 | 13.9 | $2.5M | 104 | 7 |
| Real estate | 78 | #59 of 2,229 | 8 | 12.4 | Index only | 254 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 78 | #158 of 2,378 | 12 | 18.6 | $568K | 128 | 5 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 77 | #188 of 2,405 | 19 | 29.4 | $1.1M | 165 | 7 |
| Hair salons | 73 | #201 of 2,339 | 7 | 10.8 | $721K | 168 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 71 | #183 of 2,176 | 8 | 12.4 | Index only | 202 | 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 71 | #253 of 2,385 | 13 | 20.1 | $388K | 183 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 71 | #312 of 2,394 | 18 | 27.9 | $354K | 232 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 67 | #399 of 2,200 | 6 | 9.3 | $818K | 93 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 61 | #482 of 1,771 | 7 | 10.8 | $1.2M | 72 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 58 | #649 of 2,057 | 5 | 7.7 | $3.3M | 136 | 19 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 57 | #891 of 2,402 | 9 | 13.9 | $4M | 117 | 7 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 56 | #821 of 2,087 | 7 | 10.8 | $1.5M | 120 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 55 | #592 of 1,493 | 5 | 7.7 | $1.7M | 58 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 54 | #957 of 2,210 | 10 | 15.5 | $1.1M | 121 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 38 | #1,490 of 2,063 | 8 | 12.4 | $2.6M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.2 | $8.9M | 113 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.2 | $8.9M | 96 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.2 | $895K | 135 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.6 | $708K | 71 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.6 | $2.1M | 89 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.6 | $6.9M | 227 | 5 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.6 | $329K | 49 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.6 | $5.5M | 116 | 7 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.6 | $1.7M | 101 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.6 | $6.9M | 136 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $10.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $8.3M | Too few | 12 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $1.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $5.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $1.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.1 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $10.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $8.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $8.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Madison County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.8M | $1,054 | 110 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $22.4M | $3,468 | 134 |
| Food away from home | $20.8M | $3,215 | 79 |
| Groceries | $35.7M | $5,529 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $5M | $781 | 78 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.1M | $329 | 57 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.6M | $554 | 56 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.4M | $985 | 76 |
| Pets | $4.9M | $759 | 83 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $10.6M | $1,646 | 80 |
| Vehicle insurance | $19.4M | $3,003 | 153 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $16.6M | $2,564 | 85 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.5M | $1,312 | 93 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $88.2M | $13,643 | 82 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Madison County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 18,410+11.2% since 2020
- Households
- 6,463
- Median age
- 42.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 834 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 21
- Median household income
- $56,798+36.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $76,677
- Median home value
- $178,100
- Jobs located here
- 3,325
- Daytime population
- 15,041Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Madison County?
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Questions
How fast is Madison County, AR growing?
Population estimates put Madison County at 18,410 people in 2025, up 11.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 6,463 households. Median household income rose 36.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Madison County, AR spend?
Households in Madison County spend about $88.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $35.7M on groceries and $22.4M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Madison County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 153, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (56).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Madison County, AR?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Madison County are for insurance agencies (93), auto repair and car care businesses (84) and restaurants and cafes (80). Madison County ranks #27 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Madison County, AR compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Madison County is $56,798 a year, 30% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 11.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $178,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Madison County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for auto repair shops (13% below the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (67% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 19 of the 56 business types have a score in Madison County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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