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Madrid

Alabama · 263 residents (2025 est.) · 1.75 sq mi
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With 220 people, Madrid is a city in Alabama. The median age is 54.6, about 16 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 10% of adults. 85% of homes are owner-occupied. The typical home is worth $122,500, having roughly tripled since 2000. The foreign-born share is 0%.

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

220
−27%since 2000
from 303 in 2000
263 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
126 / sq mi
−24%since 2009
from 166 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
54.6
+59%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.75 sq mi
Population, 19902024
15427639952164319902000201020202024Madrid
2024220
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.7%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.7%(6)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.6%(19)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.2%(18)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(11)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.5%(12)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.5%(32)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.1%(9)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6424.5%(54)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7417.3%(38)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.9%(13)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.9%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$39,750
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,943 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
14.2%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$122,500
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
85.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
14.9% rent
23.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.53 people
+11%since 2009
from 2.28 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
9.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
53.8%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.1
+108%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
8
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(251)
Black16.2%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(197)
Black7.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(4)
24
−41%since 2009
from 41 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Colombian1.4%(3)
Ancestry
English21.8%(48)
American13.2%(29)
Irish4.1%(9)
German2.3%(5)
Danish1.8%(4)
British0.9%(2)
Polish0.9%(2)
Dutch0.5%(1)
Norwegian0.5%(1)
Scottish0.5%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
3.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.5 min
+107%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
94.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
2.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
1.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.7%
−48.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
40.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
44.4%
−17.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
11.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
30.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
52.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
10.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
27.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
12.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2013
from 15.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
86.2%
+61.6 ptssince 2017
from 24.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
90.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
92.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.2%(16)
Married55.9%(52)
Widowed9.7%(9)
Divorced17.2%(16)
Women 15+
Never married20.8%(20)
Married57.3%(55)
Widowed10.4%(10)
Divorced11.5%(11)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

12.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2013
from 15.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
26.4%
−29.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
17.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
32.7%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
30.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
7.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
43.6%
−22.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
56.8%
+27.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)31.6%(6)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)42.1%(8)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era42.1%(8)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 19 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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