Madison, Alabama Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Madison, AL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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Income Above average
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Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Madison | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,327 | 5,083,438 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1638.9 | 97.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.59% | 0.62% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.4 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 19,561 | 1,996,169 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Madison grew by 41.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 50,327 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Madison is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 23.7% of residents. That is 3.7 points above Alabama as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 10,144 20.2% -1.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 11,613 23.1% +2.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 11,913 23.7% +3.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,624 13.2% -4.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Alabama, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.2% of the people living in Madison and men 49.8%.
- Women 50.2% Alabama 51.5%
- Men 49.8% Alabama 48.5%
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Economy
Madison has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Madison | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $123,671 | $64,544 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.31% | 4.68% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Madison is about 92% higher than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Madison | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $355,055 | $160,474 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,426 | $1,007 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.7% | 70.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Madison is about 20.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,426 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Madison spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 171 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Madison | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.6 | 22.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.1 | 44.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 171 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,313 | $5,717 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 18.7% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,601 | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,099 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Madison is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Alabama.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Madison has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Madison | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.8% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | 2.48 | 2.53 |
Health
Madison has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Madison | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.9% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.6% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Madison, AL Compared With Nearby Cities
How Madison, AL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, AL | 50,327 | $123,671 #1/2 | $355,055 #1/2 | 20.6 min #2/2 |
| Huntsville, AL | 214,345 | $73,149 | $191,255 | 18.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Madison, Alabama.
What is the population of Madison, Alabama?
About 50,327 people live in Madison, Alabama, in 19,561 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 36.4, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Madison, Alabama urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Madison, Alabama has 1,639 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 19 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Madison, Alabama an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 2.9 times the median household income ($355,055 against $123,671), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,426 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Madison, Alabama?
Unemployment in Madison, Alabama is only 2.3%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Madison, Alabama have a college degree?
58.8% of adults in Madison, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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