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Madrid

Alabama · 263 residents (2025 est.) · 1.747 sq mi
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Madrid has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,750. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 83 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $122,500. With a median age of 54.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
220
−27%since 2000
from 303 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
126 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.6
+59%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:263 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1542763995216431990201020202024Madrid
2024220
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,750
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,943 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,056
+150%since 2000
from $10,409 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+47%since 2010
from 0.284 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,500
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
23.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+6%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
8
RELATED:See current rent listings in Madrid on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(251)
Black16.2%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.8%(105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(197)
Black7.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(4)
Diversity Score24%(53)
Diversity Score
24
−31%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+107%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−48.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.1%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+61.6 ptssince 2017
from 24.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madrid, Alabama?

Madrid, Alabama has about 220 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madrid, Alabama?

The typical household in Madrid, Alabama earns about $39,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madrid, Alabama expensive?

In Madrid, Alabama, the median home is worth about $122,500, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Madrid, Alabama?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Madrid, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madrid, Alabama?

About 14.2% of people in Madrid, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madrid, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Madrid, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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