Madrid town, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Madrid town is a small community located in Alabama. The total population is 253. It ranks as the 487th most populous out of 589 cities and towns in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Madrid town is 46.4 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Madrid town is $38,750. This is 38% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 51% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $129,500. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $195,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Madrid town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 12.3%. The Black or African American population (12.3%) is well below the state average of 25.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.4%.

Education

11.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower 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 79.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Madrid town, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 589 Census-designated places in Alabama. For official data, visit data.census.gov.