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Madison

Alabama · 56,933 residents · 30.563 sq mi
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Madison is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,214. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 94% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $263,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 81% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56,933
+94%since 2000
from 29,329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,863 / sq mi
+94%since 2000
from 960 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+8%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K24K38K51K65K1990201020202024Madison
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,214
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,849 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,335
+67%since 2000
from $27,821 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$986
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(37,194)
Black14.7%(8,367)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(3,288)
Asian7.8%(4,426)
Other3.4%(1,943)
Diversity Score64%(36,445)
Diversity Score
64
+56%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+97%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.9%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, Alabama?

Madison, Alabama has about 56,933 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madison, Alabama?

The typical household in Madison, Alabama earns about $94,214 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 $263,800, and the typical rent is about $986 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Alabama?

About 62.2% 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 5.6% 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 41,995 residents, a change of about 281 percent over that period.

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

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