Madison County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Madison County, Alabama has a population of 405,718, the 3rd most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $86,499 and the median home value is $299,200. The poverty rate is 10.1%.

Madison County Quick Facts

Population 405,718

Median Household Income $86,49990% MOE ±$1,491

Median Home Value $299,20090% MOE ±$5,530

Poverty Rate 10.1%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.6%90% MOE ±0.4 pts

Median Age 38.2 years90% MOE ±0.2 years

Homeownership Rate 68.3%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 46.4%90% MOE ±1.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.8%

Cities/Places 12

Population 405,718 3rd of 67

Median Income $86,499 35% higher than state

Poverty Rate 10.1%

Unemployment 3.6%

How Madison County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	362,276	405,718	+12.0%
Median household income	$80,549	$86,499	+7.4%
Median home value¹	$229,035	$299,200	+30.6%
Median gross rent	$1,055	$1,209	+14.6%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Madison

$86,499

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Madison

$299,200

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.0%

$25K-$50K 16.5%

$50K-$100K 27.2%

$100K+ 43.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.7%

$10K-$15K

2.5%

$15K-$20K

2.7%

$20K-$25K

3.0%

$25K-$30K

3.0%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

6.2%

$60K-$75K

9.0%

$75K-$100K

12.0%

$100K-$125K

10.4%

$125K-$150K

8.5%

$150K-$200K

10.6%

$200K+

13.9%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

64.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.3%

Renter 31.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,209/mo 16.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.6%

18-34

24.0%

35-54

25.0%

55-74

23.1%

75+

6.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Madison County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Huntsville	222,791	$74,714	12.6%	$293,600
Madison	60,106	$134,655	4.3%	$398,800
Meridianville	11,150	$97,434	4.9%	$291,900
Moores Mill	6,378	$96,774	11.2%	$274,000
Harvest	5,955	$101,910	11.3%	$281,300
Triana	3,964	$110,100	8.2%	$278,200
Hazel Green	3,940	$86,271	10.4%	$230,800
New Hope	2,911	$83,816	13.1%	$163,700
Owens Cross Roads	2,826	$86,188	10.1%	$227,000
New Market	1,314	$62,500	10.1%	$112,500
Redstone Arsenal	858	$140,114	10.0%	N/A
Gurley	607	$56,964	26.1%	$194,800

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Population Overview

Madison County is located in Alabama with a total population of 405,718. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

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 $86,499. This is 35% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $299,200. Housing costs are 43% higher than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Madison County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.5%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.5% vs 1.4%).

Education

46.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Madison County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 64% higher than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%. Notably, 18.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Madison County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Madison County, Alabama?

Madison County has a population of 405,718, making it the 3rd most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Madison County?

The median household income in Madison County is $86,499 with a poverty rate of 10.1%.

How many cities are in Madison County, Alabama?

Madison County contains 12 Census-designated places.