Madison County, Alabama Demographics 2026
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%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Madison County Quick Facts
How Madison County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 397,135 | 405,718 | +2.2% |
| Median household income | $83,528 | $86,499 | +3.6% |
| Median home value | $267,800 | $299,200 | +11.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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.