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Madison

Alabama · 42,938 residents · 30.563 sq mi
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Madison is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,945. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $224,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 104% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,938
+46%since 2000
from 29,329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,405 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 960 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+7%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K24K38K51K65K1990201020202024Madison
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,945
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,849 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,883
+36%since 2000
from $27,821 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$779
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+21%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(30,666)
Black14.4%(6,178)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(1,834)
Asian6.9%(2,974)
Other2.2%(947)
Diversity Score56.7%(24,342)
Diversity Score
57
+38%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+93%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
59.4%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, Alabama?

Madison, Alabama has about 42,938 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madison, Alabama?

The typical household in Madison, Alabama earns about $85,945 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 $224,200, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Alabama?

About 57.2% 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 5.0% 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 28,000 residents, a change of about 187 percent over that period.

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