Madison, Alabama
Madison: The most populous city in Madison County, Alabama. It is located on the Tombigbee River in northeastern Alabama. Madison is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Madison County Historical Society and the Madison Museum of Art.
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 |
| Altitude : | 194 feet / 59 meters |
| Capital city : | Madison is capital of Madison County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:21:43 (27th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 35756 |
| Density : | 7,815 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 18.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Madison is located at 34°41'57"N 86°44'54"W (34.6992600, -86.7483300).
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Official website of Madison
Demographics
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, .
List
- 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
Schools in Madison
College & universities near Madison, AL
| 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 |
Post offices near 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
