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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Madison

Alabama · 29,329 residents · 30.563 sq mi
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Madison is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,849. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 96% since 1990. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $137,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 87% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

29,329
+96%since 1990
from 14,938 in 1990
1990 – 2025
960 / sq mi
+96%since 1990
from 489 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
+15%since 1990
from 30.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K24K38K51K65K1990201020202024Madison
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,849
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,911 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,821
+41%since 1990
from $19,743 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$137,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $95,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$588
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $484 in 1990
US average: $602
70.3%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
29.7% rent
2.2
−3%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89%(13,289)
Black7.8%(1,164)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(221)
Asian2.7%(406)
Diversity Score28.1%(4,195)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(23,053)
Black12.9%(3,796)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(675)
Asian3.5%(1,025)
Diversity Score41.1%(12,041)
41
+46%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

52.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 49.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 92.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.3%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.2 min
−32%since 1990
from 15.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Madison, Alabama?

Madison, Alabama has about 29,329 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Madison, Alabama?

The typical household in Madison, Alabama earns about $63,849 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 $137,900, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Alabama?

About 52.0% 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 5.8% 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 14,391 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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