Madison County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Madison County is located in Alabama with a total population of 397,135. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Madison County is 38.2 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Madison County is $83,528. This is 35% higher than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $267,800. Housing costs are 37% higher than the state median of $195,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Madison County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.5% vs 1.4%).

Education

45.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Madison County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 65% higher than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.6%. Notably, 18.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.