Madison County, Alabama Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 3rd-largest in Alabama

The population of Madison County, Alabama is 397,135 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 3rd-largest county in Alabama. The median household income is $83,528, the median home value is $267,800, and the median age is 38.2.

The population of Madison County has grown 26.0% since 2010 (336,114 → 423,355), a +1.66% annualized rate.

Madison County within Alabama · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

397,135

Population

+1.66%

Annual growth

495

People / sq mi

$83,528

Median Income

$267,800

Median Home Value

Madison County covers 802 sq mi of land at 495.4 people per square mile.

About Madison County, AL

Madison County is a county in Alabama with a population of 397,135. It ranks #3 among counties in Alabama by population. The median age is 38.2, in line with the national median. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The median household income in Madison County is $83,528, above the US median of $74,580. 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $267,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,116. The homeownership rate of 68.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Madison County reflects 45.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 13.6% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.9 minutes each way.

Madison County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Madison County had a population of 336,114 in 2010 and 423,355 in 2024, a 26.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 423,355 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.67%.

423,355

Population (2024)

336,114

Population (2010)

423,355

Peak (2024)

1.67%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	336,114	-	-	estimate
2011	339,623	+3,509	+1.04%	estimate
2012	342,823	+3,200	+0.94%	estimate
2013	346,764	+3,941	+1.15%	estimate
2014	349,973	+3,209	+0.93%	estimate
2015	353,194	+3,221	+0.92%	estimate
2016	356,985	+3,791	+1.07%	estimate
2017	362,061	+5,076	+1.42%	estimate
2018	367,386	+5,325	+1.47%	estimate
2019	372,547	+5,161	+1.40%	estimate
2020	390,527	+17,980	+4.83%	estimate
2021	396,663	+6,136	+1.57%	estimate
2022	404,155	+7,492	+1.89%	estimate
2023	413,891	+9,736	+2.41%	estimate
2024	423,355	+9,464	+2.29%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	64.2%
Black or African American	24.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

38.2

Median Age

50.8%

Female

49.2%

Male

15.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.7%

5–9

5.9%

10–14

6.3%

15–19

6.7%

20–24

6.7%

25–34

14.2%

35–44

12.8%

45–54

12.2%

55–59

6.9%

60–64

7.1%

65–74

9.2%

75–84

4.7%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 17.9% · Seniors (65+): 15.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$83,528+$21,501 vs state
Mean household income	$111,962
Per-capita income	$46,784
Poverty rate	7.4%-3.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.4%
Employment-to-population	62.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Finance & real estate

19.6%

Professional & business services

19.5%

Manufacturing

13.3%

Public administration

8.9%

Education & health care

7.5%

Construction

5.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.4%

Information

4.1%

The largest employment sector in Madison County is finance & real estate, accounting for 19.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

0.8%

Carpool

77.2%

Public transit

13.6%

Work from home

21.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$267,800+$72,700 vs state

Median home value

$1,116

Median rent

68.8%

Homeownership rate

174,709

Total housing units

93.0%

Occupied

7.0%

Vacant

31.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.3%

With health insurance

96.2%

With broadband internet

41.0%

Foreign-born

11.1%

Veterans (18+)

13.5%

With a disability

92.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.6%

High School+

45.7%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Alabama

Huntsville (218,814)Birmingham (199,322)Montgomery (198,440)Mobile (185,097)Tuscaloosa (107,699)Hoover (92,401)Auburn (78,738)Dothan (71,118)Madison (58,335)Decatur (57,760)All Alabama cities →

Other counties in Alabama

Jefferson County (669,744)Mobile County (413,162)Baldwin County (239,945)Tuscaloosa County (234,036)Montgomery County (227,197)Shelby County (226,955)Lee County (177,663)Morgan County (123,742)Calhoun County (116,141)Houston County (107,628)All Alabama counties →

Part of Alabama

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Metro areas in Alabama

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Common questions about Madison County, AL

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Frequently Asked Questions

Madison County, Alabama has a population of 397,135 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 3rd-largest county in Alabama. Population density is 495 people per square mile.

The population of Madison County has grown 26.0% since 2010 (336,114 → 423,355), a +1.66% annualized rate.

The median household income in Madison County, Alabama is $83,528, with mean (average) household income of $111,962 and per-capita income of $46,784. 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Madison County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (64.2%), Black or African American (24.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Madison County, Alabama is 38.2 years. Residents are 50.8% female and 49.2% male.

The median home value in Madison County is $267,800 and median monthly rent is $1,116. 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 174,709 total housing units, 7.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Madison County, Alabama is finance, insurance, and real estate, employing 19.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

Huntsville is among the largest cities associated with Madison County, Alabama, with a population of 218,814.