Madison County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 405,718 | — | #183 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $86,499 | +15.1% | #389 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.2 years | -1.8% | #2,537 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $299,200 | +6.1% | #629 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,209 | +4.0% | #523 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | -19.6% | #818 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Madison County has a population of 405,718, making it the #183 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Madison County is $86,499, ranking #389 out of 3,222 counties — 15.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.1% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Madison County is $299,200 (+6.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,209/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.3%.
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92.3% of residents in Madison County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.
About Madison County, Alabama
Madison County, Alabama has a total population of 405,718, making it the 183rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Madison County is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Madison County is $86,499, which ranks #389 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Madison County is $299,200, 6.1% above the national median. Renters in Madison County pay a median gross rent of $1,209 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Madison County, 46.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.3 min.
Madison County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 61.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (23.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.8%).
All data for Madison County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.