Madison County, AL

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2020 Population

367,686

1.49% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Shelby

Republican Party

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

38.5

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

11.4%

8.36% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$66,887

2.2% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$190,200

2.2% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

182,034

2.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Madison County, AL had a population of 368k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $66,887. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Madison County, AL grew from 362,276 to 367,686, a 1.49% increase and its median household income grew from $65,449 to $66,887, a 2.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Madison County, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24.3%), White (Hispanic) (2.89%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.79%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.62%).

None of the households in Madison County, 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.

97.4% of the residents in Madison County, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Madison County, AL are University of Alabama in Huntsville (2,329 degrees awarded in 2020), Alabama A & M University (896 degrees), and Oakwood University (360 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Madison County, AL was $190,200, and the homeownership rate was 67.7%.

Most people in Madison County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Madison County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Madison County, AL borders Jackson County, AL, Limestone County, AL, Marshall County, AL, Morgan County, AL, Franklin County, TN, and Lincoln County, TN.

About the photo: US Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL

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Population & Diversity

Madison County, AL is home to a population of 368k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2018, 5.47% of Madison County, AL residents were born outside of the country (19.6k people).

In 2020, there were 2.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (237k people) in Madison County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 89.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

97.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.4% of Madison County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Madison County, AL was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Madison County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Madison County, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
237k ± 398
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
89.5k ± 727
White (Hispanic)
10.6k ± 824

5.01%

Hispanic Population

18.4k people

5.01% of the people in Madison County, AL are hispanic (18.4k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,080 ± 5,301 people
Guatemala
12,910 ± 2,786 people
India
10,249 ± 2,483 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,080 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 12,910 and India with 10,249.

Foreign-Born Population

5.47%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

19.6k people

5.5%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

19.4k people

As of 2018, 5.47% of Madison County, AL residents (19.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Madison County, AL was 5.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Madison County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
10,168 ± 863
Vietnam
8,220 ± 647
Gulf War (1990s)
6,278 ± 650

Madison County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Madison County, AL employs 182k people. The largest industries in Madison County, AL are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (26,483 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (22,573 people), and Manufacturing (21,458 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($92,521), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($84,666), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($79,286).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,111. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

182k

2020 Value

± 3,849

2.9%

1 Year growth

± 2.72%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Madison County, AL grew at a rate of 2.9%, from 177k employees to 182k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Madison County, AL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (18,959 people), Management Occupations (18,809 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (16,471 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Madison County, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

182k

2020 Value

± 3,849

2.9%

1 Year growth

± 2.72%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Madison County, AL grew at a rate of 2.9%, from 177k employees to 182k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Madison County, AL, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (26,483 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (22,573 people), and Manufacturing (21,458 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Madison County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Madison County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,584

Median earning men ± $1,638

$31,816

Median earning women ± $824

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($102,278), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($82,678), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,310).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($82,315), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,311), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,152).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

3,717
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
2,399
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
1,989
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$4.39M
Manufacturing
$3.71M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
$3M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $52.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($22.9B) and Base metals ($20.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Alabama.

$282B

2020 Value in Alabama

$539B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

91.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $282B. This is expected to increase 91.3% to $539B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$31.7B
Florida
$21.3B
Tennessee
$14.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $31.7B, followed by Florida with $21.3B and Tennessee and $14.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Madison County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.8%), followed by Other (2.41%).

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville 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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.8%)
Democratic Party
Other (2.41%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Madison County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.8%), followed by Other (2.41%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Madison County, AL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Alabama

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Richard Shelby

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 1987
Until 1994, Richard Shelby won election to the Senate as a member of the Democratic Party.

Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville 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.

US Representatives Elections

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.

Education

In 2020, universities in Madison County, AL awarded 3,938 degrees. The student population of Madison County, AL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 8,931 male students and 9,704 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Madison County, AL are White (1,866 and 49.7%), followed by Black or African American (1,381 and 36.8%), Unknown (161 and 4.29%), and Hispanic or Latino (135 and 3.6%).

The largest universities in Madison County, AL by number of degrees awarded are University of Alabama in Huntsville (2,329 and 59.1%), Alabama A & M University (896 and 22.8%), and Oakwood University (360 and 9.14%).

The most popular majors in Madison County, AL are Registered Nursing (432 and 11%), General Business Administration & Management (278 and 7.06%), and General Biological Sciences (233 and 5.92%).

The median tuition costs in Madison County, AL are $11,587 for private four year colleges, and $9,170 and $19,673 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Madison County, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 18,635 (47.9% men and 52.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 18,635 students enrolled in Madison County, AL, 47.9% men and 52.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 7,919 records, of which 61.6% were women and 38.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
263 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
206 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
163 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Madison County, AL was Registered Nursing with 263 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Madison County, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Alabama in Huntsville
2,329 degrees awarded
Alabama A & M University
896 degrees awarded
Oakwood University
360 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Alabama in Huntsville with 2,329 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,644 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Madison County, AL, which is 0.717 times less than the 2,294 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,866 degrees mean that there were 1.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,381 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,587) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,511) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Measure

In 2020, 0.875% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.825% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (900k), and Secondary Education (638k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Madison County, AL was $190,200 in 2020, which is 0.828 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $186,100 to $190,200, a 2.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Madison County, AL is 67.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Madison County, AL have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Madison County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Madison County, AL is $66,887. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Madison County, AL was Census Tract 19.03 with a value of $142,083, followed by Census Tract 110.12 and Census Tract 17, with respective values of $130,104 and $125,096.

In 2021, 11.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Madison County, AL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.231%.

Housing

Property

$190,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,539

$102,658

Median Property Taxes

±$2,656

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 County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

67.7%

Homeownership

2020

66.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 67.7% of the housing units in Madison County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Madison County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 19.03
Census Tract 110.12
Census Tract 17

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Madison County, AL was Census Tract 19.03 with a value of $142,083, followed by Census Tract 110.12 and Census Tract 17, with respective values of $130,104 and $125,096.

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,887

Median Household Income

± $1,747

145k

Number of Households

± 2,760

In 2020, the median household income of the 145k households in Madison County, AL grew to $66,887 from the previous year's value of $65,449.

The following chart displays the households in Madison County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Madison County, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2020, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.32% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (85.4%)
Worked At Home (6.61%)
Carpooled (5.93%)

In 2020, 85.4% of workers in Madison County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.61%) and those who carpooled to work (5.93%).

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.

Commute Time

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Madison County, AL have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.17% of the workforce in Madison County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Madison County, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 11.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Madison County, AL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.231%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Madison County, AL (41k out of 358k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Madison County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 16.8% of the children was living in poverty in Madison County, AL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 611 in Madison County, AL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 114 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.9% of the population of Madison County, AL has health coverage, with 53.1% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 3.17% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Alabama was $7,281 in 2014. This is a 4.07% increase from the previous year ($6,996).

Primary care physicians in Madison County, AL see 1124 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.707% decrease from the previous year (1132 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1767 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 673 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Alabama. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Alabama, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,124 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Madison County, AL

Primary care physicians in Madison County, AL see an average of 1,124 patients per year. This represents a 0.707% decrease from the previous year (1,132 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.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Alabama across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.07%

Uninsured

53.1%

Employer Coverage

10.6%

Medicaid

10.5%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

3.17%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Madison County, AL declined by 2.84% from 8.31% to 8.07%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Madison County, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 61.1 in Madison County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Madison County, AL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.8% in Madison County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Madison County, AL.

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