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Madison

Alabama · 67,968 residents (2025 est.) · 30.563 sq mi
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Madison is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,655. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 30,777 residents. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $398,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60,106
+105%since 2000
from 29,329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,967 / sq mi
+105%since 2000
from 960 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+8%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:67,968 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K24K38K51K65K1990201020202024Madison
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$134,655
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,849 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,185
+102%since 2000
from $27,821 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−2%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$398,800
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,453
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+37%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(23,053)
Black12.9%(3,796)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(675)
Asian3.5%(1,025)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.1%(12,041)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(39,736)
Black12.6%(7,581)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(5,169)
Asian7.1%(4,288)
Other5.5%(3,332)
Diversity Score66.4%(39,932)
Diversity Score
66
+62%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+99%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.8%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2017
from 88.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 90.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, Alabama?

Madison, Alabama has about 60,106 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madison, Alabama?

The typical household in Madison, Alabama earns about $134,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison, Alabama expensive?

In Madison, Alabama, the median home is worth about $398,800, and the typical rent is about $1,453 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Alabama?

About 64.5% of adults age 25 and over in Madison, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison, Alabama?

About 4.3% of people in Madison, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45,168 residents, a change of about 302 percent over that period.

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