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Madison County

Alabama · 388,153 residents · 801.602 sq mi
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Madison County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,887. Population has grown 40% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,200. Households here earn about 29% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
388,153
+40%since 2000
from 276,700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
484 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+7%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
222K272K322K372K422K1990201020202024Madison County
2024406K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,887
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,704 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,192
+65%since 2000
from $23,091 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$887
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+29%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71%(196,496)
Black22.6%(62,602)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5,226)
Asian1.8%(5,107)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.7%(142,985)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(237,497)
Black23.5%(91,079)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(24,936)
Asian2.6%(10,179)
Other3.6%(14,135)
Diversity Score67.5%(262,142)
Segregation Score39.4%(152,972)
Diversity Score
68
+31%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+72%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.8%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Alabama?

Madison County, Alabama has about 388,153 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madison County, Alabama?

The typical household in Madison County, Alabama earns about $66,887 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison County, Alabama expensive?

In Madison County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $190,200, and the typical rent is about $887 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Alabama?

About 43.8% of adults age 25 and over in Madison County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison County, Alabama?

About 11.4% of people in Madison County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 149,241 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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