Madison County, AL

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Madison County Overview

389,781
TOTAL POPULATION
191,913
MALE POPULATION
197,868
FEMALE POPULATION
96.99
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.10
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$44,720
PER CAPITA INCOME
$101,032
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$78,058
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
43.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
56.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,161
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
202,302
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Madison County Area Codes

Race in Madison County

The most populous races in Madison County are White / Caucasian (254,819 | 65.4%), Black / African American (95,400 | 24.5%), and Two or more Races (20,636 | 5.3%).
Race in Madison County
Race# Population% Population
Asian9,6752.5%
Black / African American95,40024.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific2550.1%
Hispanic or Latino20,6115.3%
Native / Alaskan2,0080.5%
White / Caucasian254,81965.4%
Two or more Races20,6365.3%
Some other Race6,9881.8%
Total389,781100.0%

Ancestry in Madison County

The most populous ancestries reported in Madison County are English (47,780 | 12.3%), American (42,004 | 10.8%), Irish (36,453 | 9.3%), German (35,299 | 9.1%), and Mexican (10,660 | 2.7%), together accounting for 44.2% of all Madison County residents.
Ancestry in Madison County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan100.0%
African1,9100.5%
Alaska Native260.0%
Albanian360.0%
American42,00410.8%
Apache970.0%
Arab1,0440.3%
Argentinean740.0%
Armenian470.0%
Australian420.0%
Austrian5160.1%
Bahamian330.0%
Bangladeshi650.0%
Barbadian1500.0%
Basque580.0%
Belgian1110.0%
Bermudan4090.1%
Bhutanese1,4490.4%
Blackfeet2200.1%
Bolivian400.0%
Brazilian1280.0%
British3,7571.0%
British West Indian710.0%
Burmese2,2960.6%
Cajun630.0%
Cambodian220.0%
Canadian4440.1%
Cape Verdean100.0%
Celtic380.0%
Central American2,0310.5%
Central American Indian2430.1%
Cherokee2,8670.7%
Chickasaw480.0%
Chilean460.0%
Chippewa1830.1%
Choctaw2650.1%
Colombian9600.3%
Comanche190.0%
Costa Rican920.0%
Cree110.0%
Creek2460.1%
Croatian1880.1%
Cuban5280.1%
Czech4920.1%
Czechoslovakian1650.0%
Danish4700.1%
Dominican5450.1%
Dutch3,3610.9%
Eastern European3530.1%
Ecuadorian270.0%
Egyptian630.0%
English47,78012.3%
Estonian440.0%
Ethiopian340.0%
European10,2442.6%
Fijian610.0%
Filipino2460.1%
Finnish6690.2%
French6,1851.6%
French American Indian260.0%
French Canadian1,2720.3%
German35,2999.1%
Ghanaian470.0%
Greek7910.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro1590.0%
Guatemalan1,1200.3%
Guyanese290.0%
Haitian2880.1%
Honduran3040.1%
Hopi20.0%
Hungarian7550.2%
Icelander470.0%
Indian (Asian)2,5290.6%
Iranian5040.1%
Irish36,4539.3%
Iroquois940.0%
Israeli160.0%
Italian8,7462.2%
Jamaican1,9800.5%
Japanese790.0%
Jordanian400.0%
Kenyan2440.1%
Korean2,0140.5%
Laotian2760.1%
Latvian1210.0%
Lebanese3390.1%
Lithuanian3330.1%
Luxembourger210.0%
Malaysian2120.1%
Mexican10,6602.7%
Mexican American Indian1810.1%
Moroccan60.0%
Native Hawaiian3680.1%
Navajo60.0%
New Zealander630.0%
Nigerian1,0770.3%
Northern European5960.2%
Norwegian2,0020.5%
Osage370.0%
Ottawa100.0%
Pakistani4710.1%
Palestinian370.0%
Panamanian3280.1%
Pennsylvania German1130.0%
Peruvian2180.1%
Polish4,8761.3%
Portuguese7120.2%
Potawatomi1230.0%
Pueblo150.0%
Puerto Rican3,6870.9%
Puget Sound Salish60.0%
Romanian1340.0%
Russian9470.2%
Salvadoran1570.0%
Samoan1620.0%
Scandinavian1,0350.3%
Scotch-Irish6,1981.6%
Scottish7,9812.1%
Seminole400.0%
Serbian710.0%
Sierra Leonean140.0%
Sioux220.0%
Slavic1090.0%
Slovak3270.1%
Slovene870.0%
South African200.0%
South American1,8310.5%
South American Indian1160.0%
Spaniard5100.1%
Spanish2180.1%
Sri Lankan1,0000.3%
Subsaharan African3,4720.9%
Sudanese280.0%
Swedish2,5020.6%
Swiss5770.2%
Syrian1370.0%
Thai2,2660.6%
Tlingit-Haida250.0%
Tohono O'Odham20.0%
Tongan10.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1680.0%
Turkish500.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander530.0%
Ukrainian5370.1%
Venezuelan4660.1%
Welsh2,4990.6%
West Indian6810.2%
Yugoslavian600.0%
Yup'ik210.0%
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Immigrants in Madison County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Madison County came from Asia (7,770 | 2.0%), Latin America (7,755 | 2.0%), Central America (4,669 | 1.2%), Mexico (3,386 | 0.9%), and Europe (3,144 | 0.8%), together accounting for 6.9% of all Madison County residents.
Immigrants in Madison County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,6610.4%
Argentina70.0%
Asia7,7702.0%
Australia300.0%
Austria410.0%
Bahamas110.0%
Bangladesh1880.1%
Belgium240.0%
Brazil1050.0%
Bulgaria140.0%
Cambodia420.0%
Cameroon880.0%
Canada7080.2%
Caribbean1,7500.4%
Central America4,6691.2%
Chile460.0%
China1,2920.3%
Colombia5840.2%
Costa Rica780.0%
Croatia580.0%
Cuba330.0%
Czechoslovakia90.0%
Denmark60.0%
Dominican Republic3850.1%
Eastern Africa4440.1%
Eastern Asia3,0390.8%
Eastern Europe7210.2%
Ecuador240.0%
Egypt450.0%
El Salvador1100.0%
England2670.1%
Ethiopia490.0%
Europe3,1440.8%
France1480.0%
Germany1,1200.3%
Ghana310.0%
Greece320.0%
Grenada130.0%
Guatemala7050.2%
Guyana1090.0%
Haiti1020.0%
Honduras2450.1%
Hong Kong880.0%
India1,3830.4%
Indonesia950.0%
Iran2400.1%
Iraq130.0%
Ireland570.0%
Israel130.0%
Italy740.0%
Jamaica7730.2%
Japan7420.2%
Jordan450.0%
Kazakhstan590.0%
Kenya2590.1%
Korea1,0050.3%
Laos1110.0%
Latin America7,7552.0%
Lebanon300.0%
Malaysia960.0%
Mexico3,3860.9%
Middle Africa880.0%
Nepal1850.1%
Netherlands270.0%
Nigeria6500.2%
Northern Africa1260.0%
Northern Europe9090.2%
Norway100.0%
Oceania500.0%
Pakistan4070.1%
Panama1450.0%
Peru940.0%
Philippines6410.2%
Poland230.0%
Portugal440.0%
Romania730.0%
Russia3010.1%
Saudi Arabia120.0%
Scotland1340.0%
Sierra Leone140.0%
South Africa1700.0%
South America1,3360.3%
South Central Asia2,5150.6%
South Eastern Asia1,8370.5%
Southern Europe1540.0%
Spain40.0%
Sri Lanka420.0%
Sudan810.0%
Sweden150.0%
Syria620.0%
Taiwan3920.1%
Thailand2280.1%
Trinidad and Tobago2700.1%
Turkey300.0%
Uganda190.0%
Ukraine1940.1%
Venezuela3670.1%
Vietnam6240.2%
West Indies80.0%
Western Africa7700.2%
Western Asia3410.1%
Western Europe1,3600.4%
Yemen710.0%
Zimbabwe230.0%
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Sex and Age in Madison County

Sex and Age in Madison County

The most populous age groups in Madison County are 25 to 29 Years (14,210 | 7.4%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (14,093 | 7.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Madison County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11,285 (5.9%)10,804 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Years11,957 (6.2%)11,152 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years12,019 (6.3%)11,882 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years13,174 (6.9%)13,219 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Years13,678 (7.1%)13,306 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years14,210 (7.4%)13,301 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years13,564 (7.1%)13,428 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years12,926 (6.7%)12,202 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years11,382 (5.9%)12,414 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years11,358 (5.9%)11,962 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years12,682 (6.6%)13,074 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years13,912 (7.2%)14,093 (7.1%)
60 to 64 Years13,290 (6.9%)13,601 (6.9%)
65 to 69 Years9,286 (4.8%)9,655 (4.9%)
70 to 74 Years7,100 (3.7%)9,005 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years4,533 (2.4%)6,218 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years3,432 (1.8%)4,510 (2.3%)
85 Years and over2,125 (1.1%)4,042 (2.0%)
Total191,913 (100.0%)197,868 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Madison County

Median Family Size in Madison County

The median family size in Madison County is 2.99 persons per family, with married-couple families (76,149 | 75.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.04 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (6,537 | 6.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.65 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Madison County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple76,149 (75.0%)3.04
Single Male/Father6,537 (6.4%)2.65
Single Female/Mother18,908 (18.6%)2.88
Total Families101,594 (100.0%)2.99

Median Household Size in Madison County

The median household size in Madison County is 2.37 persons per household, with married-couple households (76,149 | 47.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.06 persons per household. non-family households (57,975 | 36.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Madison County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple76,149 (47.7%)3.06
Single Male/Father6,537 (4.1%)2.92
Single Female/Mother18,908 (11.8%)3.02
Non-family57,975 (36.3%)1.20
Total Households159,569 (100.0%)2.37

Household Size by Marriage Status in Madison County

Out of a total of 159,569 households in Madison County, 101,594 (63.7%) are family households, while 57,975 (36.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 49,332, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 48,770.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Madison County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-48,770 (30.6%)
2-Person Households49,332 (30.9%)7,978 (5.0%)
3-Person Households24,328 (15.2%)944 (0.6%)
4-Person Households16,958 (10.6%)240 (0.2%)
5-Person Households7,970 (5.0%)38 (0.0%)
6-Person Households2,235 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households771 (0.5%)5 (0.0%)
Total101,594 (63.7%)57,975 (36.3%)

Female Fertility in Madison County

Fertility by Age in Madison County

Average fertility rate in Madison County is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 70.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Madison County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years68 (1.5%)5.0
20 to 34 years3,203 (70.0%)80.0
35 to 50 years1,304 (28.5%)33.0
Total4,575 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Madison County

72.2% of women with births (4,575) in Madison County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 91.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 19.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Madison County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years6 (8.8%)62 (91.2%)
20 to 34 years2,249 (70.2%)954 (29.8%)
35 to 50 years1,051 (80.6%)253 (19.4%)
Total3,303 (72.2%)1,272 (27.8%)

Fertility by Education in Madison County

Average fertility rate in Madison County is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 67.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 29.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Madison County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School241 (5.3%)20.0
High School Diploma1,075 (23.5%)67.0
College or Associate's Degree1,326 (29.0%)45.0
Bachelor's Degree1,245 (27.2%)53.0
Graduate Degree688 (15.0%)58.0
Total4,575 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Madison County

27.8% of women with births in Madison County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 95.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 55.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Madison County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School157 (65.1%)84 (34.8%)
High School Diploma477 (44.4%)598 (55.6%)
College or Associate's Degree898 (67.7%)428 (32.3%)
Bachelor's Degree1,117 (89.7%)128 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree656 (95.4%)32 (4.6%)
Total3,303 (72.2%)1,272 (27.8%)

Income in Madison County

Income Overview in Madison County

Per Capita Income in Madison County is $44,720, while median incomes of families and households are $101,032 and $78,058 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income389,781$44,720
Median Family Income101,594$101,032
Mean Family Income101,594$129,956
Median Household Income159,569$78,058
Mean Household Income159,569$107,154
Income Deficit101,594$10,161
Wage / Income Gap (%)389,78143.48%
Wage / Income Gap ($)389,78156.52¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index389,7810.47

Earnings by Sex in Madison County

Average Earnings in Madison County are $44,456, $57,969 for men and $32,765 for women, a difference of 43.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Madison County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male113,246 (53.5%)$57,969
Female98,212 (46.5%)$32,765
Total211,458 (100.0%)$44,456

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Madison County

The most common earnings brackets in Madison County are $100,000+ for men (32,099 | 28.3%) and $100,000+ for women (10,676 | 10.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Madison County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,257 (3.8%)5,988 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,866 (2.5%)4,156 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,197 (2.8%)4,657 (4.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,089 (1.8%)3,089 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,330 (2.1%)4,324 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,433 (2.1%)3,539 (3.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,311 (2.0%)3,826 (3.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,973 (1.7%)2,452 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,236 (2.0%)3,334 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9993,739 (3.3%)3,916 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,562 (4.0%)6,510 (6.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,928 (4.3%)5,933 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,364 (3.8%)4,865 (5.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,319 (3.8%)4,429 (4.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,545 (4.0%)3,900 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,831 (3.4%)3,191 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9997,728 (6.8%)7,049 (7.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9996,573 (5.8%)5,096 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,866 (11.4%)7,282 (7.4%)
$100,000+32,099 (28.3%)10,676 (10.9%)
Total113,246 (100.0%)98,212 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Madison County

Average earnings in Madison County are $68,329 for men and $39,662 for women, a difference of 41.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $132,642, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,346. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,329, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,527.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Madison County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,346$18,527
High School Diploma$42,185$28,238
College or Associate's Degree$49,611$34,051
Bachelor's Degree$88,779$49,785
Graduate Degree$132,642$67,329
Total$68,329$39,662

Family Income in Madison County

Family Income Brackets in Madison County

According to the Madison County family income data, there are 20,319 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,727 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Madison County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,6412.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991,7271.7%
$15,000 to $24,9994,1654.1%
$25,000 to $34,9996,0966.0%
$35,000 to $49,9998,1288.0%
$50,000 to $74,99914,63014.4%
$75,000 to $99,99913,00412.8%
$100,000 to $149,99920,31920.0%
$150,000 to $199,99913,41013.2%
$200,000+17,57617.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Madison County

7+ person families (680 | 0.7%) account for the highest median family income in Madison County with $127,045 per family, while 2-person families (52,100 | 51.3%) have the highest median income of $45,650 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Madison County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families52,100 (51.3%)$91,301
3-Person Families23,048 (22.7%)$104,877
4-Person Families16,132 (15.9%)$120,728
5-Person Families7,624 (7.5%)$119,732
6-Person Families2,010 (2.0%)$117,009
7+ Person Families680 (0.7%)$127,045
Total101,594 (100.0%)$101,032

Family Income by Number of Earners in Madison County

The median family income in Madison County is $101,032, with families comprising 3+ earners (8,838) having the highest median family income of $170,577, while families with no earners (13,968) have the lowest median family income of $62,333, accounting for 8.7% and 13.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Madison County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners13,968 (13.8%)$62,333
1 Earner36,175 (35.6%)$74,070
2 Earners42,613 (41.9%)$128,730
3+ Earners8,838 (8.7%)$170,577
Total101,594 (100.0%)$101,032

Household Income in Madison County

Household Income Brackets in Madison County

With 27,127 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Madison County, accounting for 17.0% of all households. In contrast, only 5,106 households (3.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Madison County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007,6594.8%
$10,000 to $14,9995,1063.2%
$15,000 to $24,99911,0106.9%
$25,000 to $34,99911,9687.5%
$35,000 to $49,99916,43610.3%
$50,000 to $74,99924,89315.6%
$75,000 to $99,99919,94612.5%
$100,000 to $149,99927,12717.0%
$150,000 to $199,99916,11610.1%
$200,000+19,30812.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Madison County

The median household income in Madison County is $78,058, with the highest median household income of $100,007 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 60,268 households (37.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $34,359, with 7,868 households (4.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Madison County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7,868 (4.9%)$34,359
25 to 44 Years53,410 (33.5%)$81,501
45 to 64 Years60,268 (37.8%)$100,007
65+ Years38,023 (23.8%)$62,145
Total159,569 (100.0%)$78,058

Poverty in Madison County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Madison County

With 9.0% poverty level for males and 12.3% for females among the residents of Madison County, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,815 males (16.3%) and 4,348 females (27.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Madison County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,815 (16.3%)2,262 (21.0%)
5 Years320 (15.2%)546 (22.3%)
6 to 11 Years1,618 (11.6%)1,925 (14.5%)
12 to 14 Years742 (9.6%)764 (10.9%)
15 Years292 (10.6%)197 (8.5%)
16 and 17 Years711 (15.3%)346 (7.1%)
18 to 24 Years2,239 (14.1%)4,348 (27.1%)
25 to 34 Years2,121 (7.9%)3,556 (13.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,663 (7.0%)2,125 (8.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,253 (5.3%)2,346 (9.4%)
55 to 64 Years2,252 (8.3%)2,352 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,055 (6.5%)1,625 (8.7%)
75 Years and over640 (6.6%)1,327 (9.4%)
Total16,721 (9.0%)23,719 (12.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Madison County

According to the poverty statistics in Madison County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.7% of males and 92.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Madison County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9,339 (83.7%)8,494 (79.0%)
5 Years1,782 (84.8%)1,902 (77.7%)
6 to 11 Years12,320 (88.4%)11,357 (85.5%)
12 to 14 Years7,024 (90.4%)6,268 (89.1%)
15 Years2,451 (89.3%)2,125 (91.5%)
16 and 17 Years3,926 (84.7%)4,539 (92.9%)
18 to 24 Years13,650 (85.9%)11,691 (72.9%)
25 to 34 Years24,755 (92.1%)22,992 (86.6%)
35 to 44 Years22,047 (93.0%)22,364 (91.3%)
45 to 54 Years22,432 (94.7%)22,601 (90.6%)
55 to 64 Years24,741 (91.7%)25,111 (91.4%)
65 to 74 Years15,162 (93.5%)16,940 (91.2%)
75 Years and over9,135 (93.4%)12,810 (90.6%)
Total168,764 (91.0%)169,194 (87.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Madison County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Madison County show that 3.4% or 2,604 of the total 76,149 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 7.5%, comprising of 459 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.6%, which includes 1,208 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Madison County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children45,209 (97.4%)1,208 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children22,497 (96.0%)929 (4.0%)
3 or 4 Children5,619 (92.4%)459 (7.5%)
5 or more Children220 (96.5%)8 (3.5%)
Total73,545 (96.6%)2,604 (3.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Madison County

According to the poverty data in Madison County, 10.4% or 681 single-father households and 23.8% or 4,495 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 123 households (41.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Madison County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children198 (6.8%)677 (9.4%)
1 or 2 Children360 (11.2%)2,763 (27.6%)
3 or 4 Children123 (41.1%)1,018 (61.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Total681 (10.4%)4,495 (23.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Madison County

The poverty data for Madison County shows that 2,604 of the married-couple family households (3.4%) and 5,176 of the single-parent households (20.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 459 households (7.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,141 household (58.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Madison County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,208 (2.6%)875 (8.6%)
1 or 2 Children929 (4.0%)3,123 (23.6%)
3 or 4 Children459 (7.5%)1,141 (58.2%)
5 or more Children8 (3.5%)37 (31.4%)
Total2,604 (3.4%)5,176 (20.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Madison County

Employment by Class of Employer in Madison County

Among the 191,093 employed individuals in Madison County, private company employees (126,733 | 66.3%), federal government employees (19,956 | 10.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (13,565 | 7.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Madison County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees126,73366.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5,8233.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)9,3784.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations13,5657.1%
Local Government Employees8,8584.6%
State Government Employees6,4403.4%
Federal Government Employees19,95610.4%
Unpaid Family Workers3400.2%
Total191,093100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Madison County

According to the labor force statistics for Madison County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (315,604), 64.1% or 202,302 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 8,497 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 85.0% or 23,384 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.4% or 957 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Madison County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8,398 (39.4%)957 (11.4%)
20 to 24 Years20,346 (75.4%)1,343 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years23,384 (85.0%)1,286 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Years22,781 (84.4%)1,299 (5.7%)
35 to 44 Years40,900 (83.6%)1,268 (3.1%)
45 to 54 Years39,997 (81.5%)1,160 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years20,276 (72.4%)547 (2.7%)
60 to 64 Years15,032 (55.9%)436 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years9,533 (27.2%)181 (1.9%)
75 Years and over1,790 (7.2%)63 (3.5%)
Total202,302 (64.1%)8,497 (4.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Madison County

According to labor force statistics for Madison County, 78.3% of individuals (162,393) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (207,399) are in the labor force, with 3.7% or 6,009 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.2% or 82,379 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.2% or 961 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Madison County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School8,577 (57.0%)1,685 (11.2%)
High School Diploma26,372 (70.7%)2,126 (5.7%)
College / Associate Degree44,996 (77.1%)2,276 (3.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher82,379 (85.2%)2,127 (2.2%)
Total162,393 (78.3%)7,674 (3.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Madison County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Madison County are Computers, Engineering & Science (32,062 | 16.6%), Management (19,968 | 10.3%), Community & Social Service (18,881 | 9.8%), Architecture & Engineering (14,971 | 7.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (14,855 | 7.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Madison County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Madison County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (83.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (78.4%), and Computers & Mathematics (75.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (75.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (71.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Madison County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management11,926 (59.7%)8,042 (40.3%)
Business & Financial6,148 (46.8%)6,986 (53.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science25,135 (78.4%)6,927 (21.6%)
Computers & Mathematics11,183 (75.3%)3,672 (24.7%)
Architecture & Engineering12,425 (83.0%)2,546 (17.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,527 (68.3%)709 (31.7%)
Community & Social Service 6,491 (34.4%)12,390 (65.6%)
Education, Arts & Media1,167 (37.7%)1,930 (62.3%)
Legal Services & Support623 (44.6%)774 (55.4%)
Education Instruction & Library3,087 (28.4%)7,763 (71.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,614 (45.6%)1,923 (54.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,529 (26.7%)9,698 (73.3%)
Health Technologists2,432 (24.9%)7,344 (75.1%)
Total (Category)53,229 (54.7%)44,043 (45.3%)
Total (Overall)103,828 (53.8%)89,094 (46.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Madison County are Food Preparation & Serving (8,992 | 4.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,467 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (3,955 | 2.1%), Security & Protection (3,895 | 2.0%), and Healthcare Support (3,858 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Madison County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Madison County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (73.2%), Security & Protection (71.6%), and Law Enforcement (68.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.9%), Personal Care & Service (77.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Madison County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support388 (10.1%)3,470 (89.9%)
Security & Protection2,787 (71.6%)1,108 (28.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,796 (73.2%)659 (26.8%)
Law Enforcement991 (68.8%)449 (31.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,198 (46.7%)4,794 (53.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,358 (61.4%)2,109 (38.6%)
Personal Care & Service895 (22.6%)3,060 (77.4%)
Total (Category)11,626 (44.4%)14,541 (55.6%)
Total (Overall)103,828 (53.8%)89,094 (46.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Madison County are Office & Administration (18,996 | 9.9%), and Sales & Related (16,582 | 8.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Madison County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Madison County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related7,440 (44.9%)9,142 (55.1%)
Office & Administration4,839 (25.5%)14,157 (74.5%)
Total (Category)12,279 (34.5%)23,299 (65.5%)
Total (Overall)103,828 (53.8%)89,094 (46.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Madison County are Construction & Extraction (7,147 | 3.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4,684 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (204 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Madison County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Madison County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry193 (94.6%)11 (5.4%)
Construction & Extraction6,880 (96.3%)267 (3.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4,470 (95.4%)214 (4.6%)
Total (Category)11,543 (95.9%)492 (4.1%)
Total (Overall)103,828 (53.8%)89,094 (46.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Madison County are Production (10,801 | 5.6%), Material Moving (5,816 | 3.0%), and Transportation (5,253 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Madison County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Madison County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production6,818 (63.1%)3,983 (36.9%)
Transportation4,409 (83.9%)844 (16.1%)
Material Moving3,924 (67.5%)1,892 (32.5%)
Total (Category)15,151 (69.3%)6,719 (30.7%)
Total (Overall)103,828 (53.8%)89,094 (46.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Madison County

Employment Industries in Madison County

The major employment industries in Madison County include Professional & Scientific (29,194 | 15.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (24,308 | 12.6%), Manufacturing (23,904 | 12.4%), Retail Trade (20,653 | 10.7%), and Public Administration (17,705 | 9.2%).
Employment Industries in Madison County

Employment Industries by Sex in Madison County

The Madison County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (87.3%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (83.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.9%), Finance & Insurance (68.5%), and Educational Services (67.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Madison County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting598 (83.3%)120 (16.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction304 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction8,907 (87.3%)1,299 (12.7%)
Manufacturing16,081 (67.3%)7,823 (32.7%)
Wholesale Trade1,516 (64.3%)841 (35.7%)
Retail Trade10,388 (50.3%)10,265 (49.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,674 (75.4%)1,522 (24.6%)
Utilities1,208 (82.6%)255 (17.4%)
Information1,767 (56.2%)1,375 (43.8%)
Finance & Insurance1,498 (31.5%)3,258 (68.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,389 (49.7%)1,405 (50.3%)
Professional & Scientific18,679 (64.0%)10,515 (36.0%)
Enterprise Management84 (53.5%)73 (46.5%)
Administrative & Support4,717 (60.2%)3,113 (39.8%)
Educational Services4,864 (32.5%)10,104 (67.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,618 (23.1%)18,690 (76.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,283 (51.8%)1,192 (48.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,566 (45.5%)6,664 (54.5%)
Public Administration11,311 (63.9%)6,394 (36.1%)
Total103,828 (53.8%)89,094 (46.2%)

Education in Madison County

School Enrollment in Madison County

The most common levels of schooling among the 100,067 students in Madison County are college / undergraduate (26,705 | 26.7%), high school (19,395 | 19.4%), and middle school (18,210 | 18.2%).
School Enrollment in Madison County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5,3285.3%
Kindergarten5,3395.3%
Elementary School17,97218.0%
Middle School18,21018.2%
High School19,39519.4%
College / Undergraduate26,70526.7%
Graduate / Professional7,1187.1%
Total100,067100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Madison County

Out of a total of 100,067 students who are enrolled in schools in Madison County, 19,113 (19.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 80,954 (80.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,729 (43.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5,946 (89.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Madison County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,261 (56.7%)1,729 (43.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old17,747 (80.8%)4,219 (19.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds19,213 (82.3%)4,146 (17.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds11,630 (81.4%)2,653 (18.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7,746 (82.2%)1,674 (17.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds12,204 (87.5%)1,747 (12.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5,946 (89.2%)721 (10.8%)
35 Years and over4,251 (66.1%)2,180 (33.9%)
Total80,954 (80.9%)19,113 (19.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Madison County

Business (27,525 | 21.4%), engineering (22,348 | 17.4%), education (12,467 | 9.7%), science & technology (11,194 | 8.7%), and computers & mathematics (10,111 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 128,557 individuals in Madison County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Madison County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics10,1117.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6,3474.9%
Physical & Health Sciences5,8254.5%
Psychology5,3274.1%
Social Sciences5,5224.3%
Engineering22,34817.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies7780.6%
Science & Technology11,1948.7%
Business27,52521.4%
Education12,4679.7%
Literature & Languages3,2792.5%
Liberal Arts & History4,3913.4%
Visual & Performing Arts3,6812.9%
Communications3,3382.6%
Arts & Humanities6,4245.0%
Total128,557100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Madison County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Madison County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Madison County are males with 2 vehicles (43,375, accounting for 42.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (33,194, making up 50.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Madison County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,500 (1.5%)1,272 (1.5%)
1 Vehicle17,900 (17.5%)20,920 (24.2%)
2 Vehicles43,375 (42.3%)33,194 (38.4%)
3 Vehicles23,509 (22.9%)18,156 (21.0%)
4 Vehicles11,843 (11.6%)9,290 (10.7%)
5 or more Vehicles4,395 (4.3%)3,692 (4.3%)
Total102,522 (100.0%)86,524 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Madison County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Madison County are 20 to 24 minutes (35,478 commuters, 21.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (33,380 commuters, 19.7%), and 30 to 34 minutes (25,370 commuters, 15.0%).
Commute Time in Madison County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,1691.9%
5 to 9 Minutes14,9278.8%
10 to 14 Minutes22,75013.4%
15 to 19 Minutes33,38019.7%
20 to 24 Minutes35,47821.0%
25 to 29 Minutes14,3908.5%
30 to 34 Minutes25,37015.0%
35 to 39 Minutes4,9022.9%
40 to 44 Minutes3,9822.4%
45 to 59 Minutes6,6363.9%
60 to 89 Minutes2,4451.4%
90 or more Minutes1,7961.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Madison County

The most common commute times in Madison County are 20 to 24 minutes (20,284 commuters, 22.2%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (15,580 commuters, 20.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Madison County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,295 (1.4%)1,874 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,544 (7.2%)8,383 (10.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes11,668 (12.8%)11,082 (14.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes17,800 (19.5%)15,580 (20.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes20,284 (22.2%)15,194 (19.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes8,012 (8.8%)6,378 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes14,106 (15.5%)11,264 (14.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,698 (3.0%)2,204 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,172 (2.4%)1,810 (2.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,845 (4.2%)2,791 (3.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,490 (1.6%)955 (1.2%)
90 or more Minutes1,341 (1.5%)455 (0.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Madison County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Madison County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (17,549, 19.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (13,411, 17.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Madison County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4,523 (5.0%)2,850 (3.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4,337 (4.8%)1,922 (2.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM5,724 (6.3%)2,688 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM8,548 (9.4%)5,449 (7.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM11,599 (12.7%)8,063 (10.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM17,549 (19.2%)13,411 (17.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11,054 (12.1%)11,768 (15.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8,766 (9.6%)8,842 (11.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,931 (4.3%)4,368 (5.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,467 (3.8%)4,757 (6.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,670 (1.8%)2,220 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM619 (0.7%)1,113 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,859 (5.3%)6,012 (7.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,609 (5.1%)4,507 (5.8%)
Total91,255 (100.0%)77,970 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Madison County

Occupancy by Ownership in Madison County

Of the total 159,569 dwellings in Madison County, owner-occupied units account for 108,545 (68.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 51,024 (32.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Madison County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units108,54568.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units51,02432.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units159,569100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Madison County

Occupancy by Household Size in Madison County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household48,77030.6%
2-Person Household57,31035.9%
3-Person Household25,27215.8%
4+ Person Household28,21717.7%
Total Housing Units159,569100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Madison County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Madison County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household26,795 (54.9%)21,975 (45.1%)
2-Person Household41,904 (73.1%)15,406 (26.9%)
3-Person Household18,005 (71.2%)7,267 (28.8%)
4+ Person Household21,841 (77.4%)6,376 (22.6%)
Total Housing Units108,545 (68.0%)51,024 (32.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Madison County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Madison County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5,093 (50.0%)5,088 (50.0%)
High School Diploma16,179 (58.7%)11,373 (41.3%)
College/Associate Degree27,811 (62.4%)16,772 (37.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher59,462 (77.0%)17,791 (23.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Madison County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Madison County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years34,28921.5%
35 to 44 Years26,98916.9%
45 to 54 Years27,73717.4%
55 to 64 Years32,53120.4%
65 to 74 Years21,86413.7%
75 to 84 Years12,1897.6%
85 Years and Over3,9702.5%
Total159,569100.0%

Housing Finances in Madison County

Median Income by Occupancy in Madison County

Median Income by Occupancy in Madison County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied108,545 (68.0%)$99,920
Renter-Occupied51,024 (32.0%)$44,959
Average159,569 (100.0%)$78,058

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Madison County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Madison County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,988 (1.8%)2,790 (5.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999987 (0.9%)1,839 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,748 (1.6%)3,310 (6.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,274 (2.1%)3,080 (6.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,582 (2.4%)3,140 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,615 (5.2%)6,427 (12.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9998,976 (8.3%)7,438 (14.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99916,031 (14.8%)8,861 (17.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99914,115 (13.0%)5,809 (11.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99922,060 (20.3%)5,106 (10.0%)
$150,000 or more32,169 (29.6%)3,224 (6.3%)
Total108,545 (100.0%)51,024 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Madison County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Madison County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3007,531 (6.9%)1,007 (2.0%)
$300 to $49915,827 (14.6%)1,721 (3.4%)
$500 to $79916,397 (15.1%)9,117 (17.9%)
$800 to $9999,969 (9.2%)10,311 (20.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49925,020 (23.1%)18,974 (37.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99916,616 (15.3%)5,301 (10.4%)
$2,000 to $2,4998,304 (7.6%)1,167 (2.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9994,695 (4.3%)249 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more4,186 (3.9%)485 (0.9%)
Total108,545 (100.0%)51,024 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Madison County

Housing Structures in Madison County

Housing Structures in Madison County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached116,11472.8%
Single Unit, Attached4,2602.7%
2 Unit Apartments1,8741.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6,5324.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9,0055.6%
10 or more Apartments15,7389.9%
Mobile Home / Other6,0463.8%
Total159,569100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Madison County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Madison County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached100,318 (86.4%)15,796 (13.6%)
Single Unit, Attached2,493 (58.5%)1,767 (41.5%)
2 Unit Apartments101 (5.4%)1,773 (94.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments360 (5.5%)6,172 (94.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments731 (8.1%)8,274 (91.9%)
10 or more Apartments425 (2.7%)15,313 (97.3%)
Mobile Home / Other4,117 (68.1%)1,929 (31.9%)
Total108,545 (68.0%)51,024 (32.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Madison County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Madison County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room182 (0.2%)1,514 (3.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,266 (1.2%)12,449 (24.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms20,325 (18.7%)23,355 (45.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms39,252 (36.2%)10,687 (20.9%)
8 or more Rooms47,520 (43.8%)3,019 (5.9%)
Total108,545 (100.0%)51,024 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Madison County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Madison County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas28,523 (26.3%)5,672 (11.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4,220 (3.9%)661 (1.3%)
Electricity74,539 (68.7%)43,983 (86.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene133 (0.1%)24 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke3 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels524 (0.5%)272 (0.5%)
No Fuel Used603 (0.6%)412 (0.8%)
Total108,545 (100.0%)51,024 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Madison County

Household Vehicle Usage in Madison County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,859 (1.7%)4,693 (9.2%)
1 Vehicle27,131 (25.0%)25,753 (50.5%)
2 Vehicles44,045 (40.6%)15,858 (31.1%)
3 or more Vehicles35,510 (32.7%)4,720 (9.2%)
Total108,545 (100.0%)51,024 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Madison County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Madison County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units38,00970,536
Median Property Value$228,000$249,800
Median Household Income$78,755$23,148
Monthly Housing Costs$446$4,151
Real Estate Taxes$948$4,582

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Madison County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Madison County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,770 (7.3%)1,538 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,9994,060 (10.7%)4,313 (6.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99918,429 (48.5%)38,611 (54.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9998,774 (23.1%)18,514 (26.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,416 (6.4%)5,763 (8.2%)
$750,000 to $999,999831 (2.2%)1,017 (1.4%)
$1,000,000 or more729 (1.9%)780 (1.1%)
Total38,009 (100.0%)70,536 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Madison County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Madison County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,660 (4.4%)1,121 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,636 (9.6%)1,315 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,589 (6.8%)2,968 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,269 (11.2%)3,026 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,968 (15.7%)4,707 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,954 (13.0%)10,063 (14.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,912 (15.5%)9,161 (13.0%)
$150,000 or more9,021 (23.7%)16,148 (22.9%)
Total38,009 (100.0%)70,536 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Madison County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Madison County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x13,891 (36.5%)111,381 (157.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x7,554 (19.9%)28,208 (40.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x4,660 (12.3%)18,599 (26.4%)
4.0x or more11,332 (29.8%)9,761 (13.8%)
Total38,009 (100.0%)70,536 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Madison County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Madison County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80013,734 (36.1%)388 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,49910,083 (26.5%)25,118 (35.6%)
$800 to $1,4998,725 (23.0%)20,461 (29.0%)
Total38,009 (100.0%)70,536 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Madison County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Madison County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Madison County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years26,026 (97.5%)682 (2.5%)
6 to 18 Years61,031 (97.1%)1,822 (2.9%)
19 to 25 Years32,920 (85.4%)5,635 (14.6%)
26 to 34 Years39,699 (84.3%)7,393 (15.7%)
35 to 44 Years41,783 (87.3%)6,079 (12.7%)
45 to 54 Years43,407 (90.0%)4,847 (10.0%)
55 to 64 Years50,992 (93.7%)3,452 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years34,660 (99.7%)122 (0.4%)
75 Years and older23,898 (99.9%)14 (0.1%)
Total354,416 (92.2%)30,046 (7.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Madison County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Madison County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born26,026 (97.5%)682 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen61,031 (97.1%)1,822 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen32,920 (85.4%)5,635 (14.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Madison County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Madison County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00030,990 (79.6%)7,939 (20.4%)
$25,000 to $49,99949,107 (86.2%)7,858 (13.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99950,050 (90.2%)5,448 (9.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99944,291 (92.2%)3,763 (7.8%)
$100,000 and over173,917 (97.5%)4,425 (2.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Madison County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Madison County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 610,403 (39.0%)16,661 (62.4%)
6 to 18 Years18,376 (29.2%)44,913 (71.5%)
19 to 25 Years3,384 (8.8%)30,603 (79.4%)
25 to 34 Years4,395 (9.3%)36,887 (78.3%)
35 to 44 Years5,525 (11.5%)38,850 (81.2%)
45 to 54 Years5,689 (11.8%)40,737 (84.4%)
55 to 64 Years9,469 (17.4%)46,221 (84.9%)
65 to 74 Years32,938 (94.7%)24,607 (70.8%)
75 Years and over23,545 (98.5%)19,044 (79.6%)
Total113,724 (29.6%)298,523 (77.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Madison County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Madison County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (0.2%)26 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years2,722 (8.7%)1,287 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years3,244 (7.1%)4,078 (8.9%)
35 to 64 Years9,465 (12.8%)10,897 (14.2%)
65 to 74 Years4,487 (27.7%)5,089 (27.4%)
75 Years and over4,429 (45.3%)6,231 (44.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Madison County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Madison County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (0.2%)12 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years203 (0.6%)115 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years403 (0.9%)482 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years2,751 (3.7%)1,691 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,248 (13.9%)1,463 (7.9%)
75 Years and over2,448 (25.0%)2,590 (18.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Madison County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (0.2%)26 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years472 (1.5%)160 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years598 (1.3%)1,202 (2.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,586 (2.1%)1,650 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years662 (4.1%)773 (4.2%)
75 Years and over962 (9.8%)1,073 (7.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Madison County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,155 (6.9%)936 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years2,280 (5.0%)2,330 (5.1%)
35 to 64 Years3,125 (4.2%)4,461 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years653 (4.0%)696 (3.7%)
75 Years and over967 (9.9%)1,585 (11.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Madison County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years217 (0.7%)159 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years489 (1.1%)691 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years4,414 (6.0%)6,396 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,020 (12.5%)3,436 (18.5%)
75 Years and over2,662 (27.2%)4,104 (29.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Madison County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years312 (1.0%)137 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years421 (0.9%)134 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,312 (1.8%)1,830 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years526 (3.2%)767 (4.1%)
75 Years and over720 (7.4%)1,104 (7.8%)

Technology Access in Madison County

Computing Device Access in Madison County

Computing Device Access in Madison County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop133,43183.6%
Smartphone143,94990.2%
Tablet103,59964.9%
No Computing Device7,3974.6%
Total159,569100.0%

Internet Access in Madison County

Internet Access in Madison County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2170.1%
Broadband Home124,96878.3%
Cellular Data Only13,6638.6%
Satellite Internet9,5396.0%
No Internet15,5639.8%
Total159,569100.0%

Madison County Summary

Madison County is located in the northern part of the state of Alabama, and is part of the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. It is bordered by Limestone County to the north, Jackson County to the east, Morgan County to the south, and Marshall County to the west. The county seat is Huntsville, which is also the largest city in the county.

History

Madison County was established in 1808 and named after James Madison, the fourth President of the United States. The county was originally part of the Cherokee Nation, and the area was home to several Native American tribes, including the Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Creek. The area was first settled by Europeans in the late 18th century, and the county was officially established in 1808.
During the Civil War, Madison County was a major center of Confederate activity. The county was home to several Confederate military camps, and the city of Huntsville was the site of a major Confederate arsenal. After the war, the county experienced a period of economic growth, as the city of Huntsville became a major industrial center.

Geography

Madison County covers an area of 817 square miles, making it the fourth-largest county in Alabama. The county is located in the northern part of the state, and is part of the Appalachian Mountains region. The terrain is mostly hilly, with the highest point being Monte Sano Mountain, which has an elevation of 1,640 feet. The county is drained by the Flint River and its tributaries.
The county is home to several state parks, including Monte Sano State Park, which is located on the slopes of Monte Sano Mountain. The park offers camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities. Other parks in the county include the Hays Nature Preserve, which is located in the city of Huntsville, and the Madison County Nature Trail, which is a popular hiking and biking trail.

Economy

The economy of Madison County is largely based on the aerospace and defense industries. The city of Huntsville is home to the Marshall Space Flight Center, which is a major NASA research center. The city is also home to several defense contractors, including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon.
The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, which produces engines and transmissions for Toyota vehicles. Other major employers in the county include Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville City Schools, and the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Madison County had a population of 334,811. The racial makeup of the county was 73.3% White, 19.3% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.7% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $50,867, and the median family income was $63,837. The per capita income was $27,845. About 11.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Madison County is served by the Huntsville City Schools, which is the largest school district in the county. The district has over 30 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and 8 high schools. The county is also home to several private schools, including Randolph School, which is a college preparatory school.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Madison County?
Total Population of Madison County is 389,781.
What is the Total Male Population of Madison County?
Total Male Population of Madison County is 191,913.
What is the Total Female Population of Madison County?
Total Female Population of Madison County is 197,868.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Madison County?
There are 96.99 Males per 100 Females in Madison County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Madison County?
There are 103.10 Females per 100 Males in Madison County.
What is the Median Population Age in Madison County?
Median Population Age in Madison County is 38.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Madison County
Average Family Size in Madison County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Madison County
Average Household Size in Madison County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Madison County?
Per Capita income in Madison County is $44,720.
What is the Median Family Income in Madison County?
Median Family Income in Madison County is $101,032.
What is the Median Household income in Madison County?
Median Household Income in Madison County is $78,058.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Madison County?
Income or Wage Gap in Madison County is 43.5%.
Women in Madison County earn 56.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Madison County?
Family Income Deficit in Madison County is $10,161.
Families that are below poverty line in Madison County earn $10,161 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Madison County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Madison County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Madison County?
There are 202,302 People in the Labor Forcein in Madison County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Madison County?
64.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Madison County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Madison County?
Unemployment Rate in Madison County is 4.2%.