Madison, AL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Madison | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,287 | 5,021,982 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1605.0 | 95.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.53% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.2 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 18,979 | 1,968,535 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Madison grew by 37.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 48,872 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $120,618 | $62,318 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.57% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Madison is about 94% higher than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Madison | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $247,117 | $158,589 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,350 | $962 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.4% | 69.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Madison is about 15.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,350 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 172 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Madison | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.6 | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.2 | 44.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 172 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,327 | $5,691 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.1% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| 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 | 2.50 | 2.54 |
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% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Madison, Alabama.
What is the population of Madison, Alabama?
The population of Madison, Alabama is 49,287, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Madison, Alabama?
The population density of Madison, Alabama is 1605.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Madison, Alabama?
The median household income in Madison, Alabama is $120,618, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Madison, Alabama?
The median home price in Madison, Alabama is $247,117, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Madison, Alabama?
The unemployment rate in Madison, Alabama is 2.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.