Madison, AL

Census Place

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2023 Population
58,335
2.4% 1-year growth
US Senator
Tommy Tuberville
Republican Party
US Senator
Katie Britt
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
37.9
3.07% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
4.03%
10.6% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$131,436
11.3% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$367,900
12.5% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
28,702
5.36% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Madison, AL had a population of 58.3k people with a median age of 37.9 and a median household income of $131,436. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Madison, AL grew from 56,967 to 58,335, a 2.4% increase and its median household income grew from $118,132 to $131,436, a 11.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Madison, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.74%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.03%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.83%).

None of the households in Madison, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.4% of the residents in Madison, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Madison, AL are Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville (80 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Madison, AL was $367,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.7%.

Most people in Madison, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Madison, AL was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Madison, AL is home to a population of 58.3k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.94% of Madison, AL residents were born outside of the country (5.8k people).

In 2023, there were 5.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.3k people) in Madison, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.42k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.52k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95.4%
2023 Citizenship
95.6%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.4% of Madison, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Madison, AL was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Madison, AL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    39.3k ± 1.24k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    7.42k ± 990
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    4.52k ± 601
7.82%
Hispanic Population
4.56k people

In 2023, there were 5.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.3k people) in Madison, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.42k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.52k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.82% of the people in Madison, AL are hispanic (4.56k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Madison, AL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    45,935 ± 5,238 people
  2. Guatemala
    15,043 ± 3,007 people
  3. India
    10,012 ± 2,454 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 45,935 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 15,043 and India with 10,012.

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Foreign-Born Population

9.94%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
5.8k people
10.2%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
5.81k people

As of 2023, 9.94% of Madison, AL residents (5.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Madison, AL was 10.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,579 ± 430
  2. Vietnam
    1,026 ± 314
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    941 ± 252

Madison, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.51 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Madison, AL employs 28.7k people. The largest industries in Madison, AL are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (6,388 people), Manufacturing (4,116 people), and Public Administration (3,409 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($124,676), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($121,865), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($118,755).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,264. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

28.7k
2023 Value
± 1,580
5.36%
1 Year growth
± 7.35%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Madison, AL grew at a rate of 5.36%, from 27.2k employees to 28.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Madison, AL, are Management Occupations (4,217 people), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (3,554 people), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (3,100 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Madison, AL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

28.7k
2023 Value
± 1,580
5.36%
1 Year growth
± 7.35%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Madison, AL grew at a rate of 5.36%, from 27.2k employees to 28.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Madison, AL, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (6,388 people), Manufacturing (4,116 people), and Public Administration (3,409 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Madison, AL, though some of these residents may live in Madison, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$106,754
Median earning men ± $5,997
$51,473
Median earning women ± $3,377

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($136,286), Public Administration ($133,075), and Wholesale Trade ($120,357).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($111,120), Manufacturing ($87,963), and Wholesale Trade ($81,058).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.1%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville
Senator from Alabama2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021
Katie Britt
Senator from Alabama3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Madison, AL awarded 80 degrees. The student population of Madison, AL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2 male students and 108 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Madison, AL are White (59 and 73.8%), followed by Black or African American (15 and 18.8%), Hispanic or Latino (3 and 3.75%), and Two or More Races (2 and 2.5%).

The largest universities in Madison, AL by number of degrees awarded are Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville (80 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Madison, AL are General Cosmetology (78 and 97.5%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (2 and 2.5%).

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2015 in Madison, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 110 (1.82% men and 98.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 110 students enrolled in Madison, AL, 1.82% men and 98.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 82 records, of which 97.6% were women and 2.44% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
78 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Madison, AL was General Cosmetology with 78 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
80 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Paul Mitchell the School-Huntsville with 80 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 6 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Madison, AL, which is 0.0811 times less than the 74 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 59 degrees mean that there were 3.93 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 15 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.905% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.822% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Some college (913k), and Secondary Education (625k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Madison, AL was $367,900 in 2023, which is 1.21 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $327,100 to $367,900, a 12.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Madison, AL is 74.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Madison, AL have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Madison, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Madison, AL is $131,436. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Madison, AL was Census Tract 110.12 with a value of $160,500, followed by Census Tract 110.13 and Census Tract 14.01, with respective values of $109,797 and $107,250.

Property

$367,900
Median Property Value 2023
±$13,313
$16,411
Median Property Taxes
±$1,113

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Madison, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Madison, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

74.7%
Homeownership
2023
65.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 74.7% of the housing units in Madison, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.8%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 110.12
  2. Census Tract 110.13
  3. Census Tract 14.01

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Madison, AL was Census Tract 110.12 with a value of $160,500, followed by Census Tract 110.13 and Census Tract 14.01, with respective values of $109,797 and $107,250.

The following map shows all of the places in Madison, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$131,436
Median Household Income
± $7,954
22k
Number of Households
± 1,309

In 2023, the median household income of the 22k households in Madison, AL grew to $131,436 from the previous year's value of $118,132.

The following chart displays the households in Madison, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Madison, AL is from Alabama.
0.458
2022 Wage GINI in Alabama
0.458
2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2022, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0777% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (75%)
  2. Worked At Home (18.8%)
  3. Carpooled (4.34%)

In 2023, 75% of workers in Madison, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.8%) and those who carpooled to work (4.34%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

20.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Madison, AL have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.839% of the workforce in Madison, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Madison, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Madison, AL have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

4.03% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Madison, AL (2.33k out of 58k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Madison, AL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

96.1% of the population of Madison, AL has health coverage, with 64% on employee plans, 3.69% on Medicaid, 7.51% on Medicare, 17% on non-group plans, and 3.83% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Madison County, AL see 1150 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.68% increase from the previous year (1120 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1937 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 585 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,150 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Madison County, AL

Primary care physicians in Madison County, AL see an average of 1,150 patients per year. This represents a 2.68% increase from the previous year (1,120 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Madison County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30% under 18 years, 15.1% between 18 and 34 years, 43.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.87%
Uninsured
64%
Employer Coverage
3.69%
Medicaid
7.51%
Medicare
17%
Non-Group
3.83%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Madison, AL grew by 9.82% from 3.53% to 3.87%.

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