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Demographic Summary of Madison County
Introduction
Madison County was formed on September 30, 1836 from part of Washington County and was named in honor of James Madison,
the fourth President of the United States. Long before settlers began arriving from Europe around 1826,
the area that is now Madison County was home to many Native American tribes, including cliff dwellers whose artifacts have been found in caves
and shelters along the county's waterways.
The same natural resources that drew them to the area appeal to modern residents and visitors.
The King's River in Madison County was the first stream in Arkansas to receive legislative recognition and protection.
Also protected is the Sweden Creek
Falls Natural Area in the Boston Mountains. An eighty-foot waterfall maintains moist conditions where ferns grow naturally. War Eagle Creek also
flows through the county offering family recreation with fishing, canoeing and camping. The rugged Ozark National Forest and Withrow Springs State Park
attracts hikers and campers. As of the 2000 census, Madison County had a population of 14,243 residents.
The county has a total area of 837 square miles. The major highways are:
- U.S. Highway 412
- U.S. Highway 412B
- State Highway 12
- State Highway 16
- State Highway 21
- State Highway 23
- State Highway 45
- State Highway 74
- State Highway 127
- State Highway 295
- State Highway 303
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Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,243 people, 5,463 households, and 4,080 families residing in the county.
There were 6,537 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile.
The racial makeup of the county was 95.94% White, 0.11% Black or African American, 1.22% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander,
1.47% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. 3.06% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The Estimated population as of 2006 was 15,361. +7.8% change.
There were 5,463 households out of which 33.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.00% were married couples living together,
7.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.30% were non-families. 22.40% of all households were made up of individuals and
10.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.80% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64,
and 14.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 99.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,
there were 97.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,895, and the median income for a family was $32,910.
Males had a median income of $24,911 versus $18,786 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,736.
About 14.70% of families and 18.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.60% of those under age 18 and 18.00% of those age 65 or over.
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