Madison, Alabama
Madison: The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama.
About
Madison is a city located in the county of Madison in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 42,938 and a population density of 6,373 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 52,654 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Madison
| Population | 52,654 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| County | Madison County |
| Phone Area Codes | 850 |
| Area | 6.74 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.6993,-86.7483 |
| Altitude | 194 feet / 59 meters |
| Capital city | Madison is capital of Madison County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:59:45 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 35756 |
| Density | 7,815 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 18.45% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Madison is located at 34°41'57"N 86°44'54"W (34.6992600, -86.7483300).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Madison increased by 18.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,938 | - | census |
| 2011 | 44,304 | 3.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 45,189 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 45,929 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 46,636 | 1.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 47,170 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 48,158 | 2.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 49,207 | 2.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 50,491 | 2.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 51,593 | 2.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 52,654 | 2.02% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 51,593 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 43,192 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 19.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 56,933 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 42,938 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.6% |
| White only, percent : | 74.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 14.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 70.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,708 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.9% |
Madison zip code is 35756.
County name: Limestone, County
fips: 01083
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $253,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,609 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $463 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $946 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 18,825 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.61 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 93,853 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 159,074 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 550,606 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,243 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $99,188 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $46,151 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,511 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,658 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,399 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 743 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,617 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 352 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,954 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,450.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 29.59 |
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People born in Madison (14)
People born in Madison, including politician James W. Grant, Player of football LeGarrette Blount, musician Scott Phillips, .
More notable people
- Colin Kelly (United States Army officer) he was born in 11/07/1915
- Don Williams (American racing driver) he was born in 14/05/1947
- Edward Swann (American politician) he was born in 10/03/1862
- Jesse Solomon (American football player) he was born in 04/11/1963
- Nate Wright (American football player) he was born in 21/12/1947
- Norma Elaine Brown (United States general) she was born in 11/02/1926
- Patterson Dial (American actress (1902-1945)) she was born in 19/05/1902
- Henry D. Messer (American LGBT rights activist and neurosurgeon) he was born in 22/09/1927
- W. Turner Davis he was born in 01/08/1901
- Ironhead Gallon (American-football player (1994-)) he was born in 18/01/1994
- Scott Kelly (American politician) he was born in 20/09/1927
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Madison, AL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417008 | Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville | Madison (AL) | 35758 |
| 480976 | The Salon Professional Academy-Huntsville | Huntsville (AL) | 35816 |
| 486707 | Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville | Huntsville (AL) | 35806-2509 |
| 100706 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville (AL) | 35899 |
| 101912 | Oakwood University | Huntsville (AL) | 35896 |
Closest post offices linked to Madison.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Post Office | Madison (AL) | 35758 |
| Huntsvill Post Office | Huntsville (AL) | 35813 |
| Capshaw Post Office | Capshaw (AL) | 35742 |
| Wynn Driv Post Office | Huntsville (AL) | 35816 |
| Redstone Arsenal Post Office | Huntsville (AL) | 35808 |
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Other cities in Madison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Madison County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Mountain Brook | 20,034 | City in southeastern Jefferson County, Alabama |
| Chelsea | 14,608 | City in Madison County, Alabama, United States |
| Lincoln | 6,979 | City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States |
| Meridianville | 6,021 | Unincorporated community in Alabama |
| Moores Mill | 5,682 | Census designated place |
| Harvest | 5,281 | Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States |
| Hazel Green | 3,630 | Unincorporated community in Alabama |
| New Hope | 2,800 | City in Madison County, Alabama |
| Owens Cross Roads | 2,233 | City in Madison County, Alabama, United States of America |
| New Market | 1,597 | Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States |
| Triana | 1,327 | Town in Alabama, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Madison distances to largest Alabama cities