Madison, AL Demographics

A map of Madison's Population by Race

Madison, Alabama has an estimated population of 60,106, an increase from the 56,933 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.1% White, 12.6% Black, 8.6% Hispanic, 7.1% Asian, 4.3% Multiracial, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Madison, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Madison has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Madison, that probability was 53.9% in 2020 and 53.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Madison is ranked the 9th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Madison was ranked the 10th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Madison's White Population

39,736 residents of Madison, or 66.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Madison is slightly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Madison ranks 390th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's White population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. White residents' share of Madison's population has increased from 65.3% to 66.1%.

Madison is more White than neighboring Redstone Arsenal (54.8% White), Huntsville (55.9% White), Triana (39.1% White), and Harvest (53% White). Madison is less White than neighboring Mooresville (100% White).

Madison's Black Population

7,581 residents of Madison, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Madison is considerably lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Madison ranks 290th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. Black residents' share of Madison's population has decreased from 14.7% to 12.6%.

Madison is more Black than neighboring Mooresville (0% Black). Madison is less Black than neighboring Redstone Arsenal (23.1% Black), Huntsville (28.8% Black), Triana (48% Black), and Harvest (26.9% Black).

Madison's Asian Population

4,288 residents of Madison, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Madison is higher than in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Madison ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. Asian residents' share of Madison's population has decreased from 7.8% to 7.1%.

Madison is more Asian than neighboring Redstone Arsenal (5.6% Asian), Huntsville (2.1% Asian), Triana (3.4% Asian), Harvest (1.4% Asian), and Mooresville (0% Asian).

Madison's Hispanic Population

5,169 residents of Madison, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Madison is slightly higher than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Madison ranks 96th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 57.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Madison's population has increased from 5.8% to 8.6%.

Madison is more Hispanic than neighboring Huntsville (8% Hispanic), Triana (4.3% Hispanic), Harvest (8% Hispanic), and Mooresville (0% Hispanic). Madison is less Hispanic than neighboring Redstone Arsenal (10.6% Hispanic).

Madison's Native American/Other Population

742 residents of Madison, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Madison is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Madison ranks 148th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 34.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Madison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Madison is more Native American/Other than neighboring Redstone Arsenal (0% Native American/Other), Huntsville (0.6% Native American/Other), Harvest (0% Native American/Other), and Mooresville (0% Native American/Other). Madison is less Native American/Other than neighboring Triana (2.1% Native American/Other).

Madison's Multiracial Population

2,590 residents of Madison, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Madison is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Madison ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Madison's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.3%.

Madison is more Multiracial than neighboring Triana (3.1% Multiracial), and Mooresville (0% Multiracial). Madison is less Multiracial than neighboring Redstone Arsenal (5.9% Multiracial), Huntsville (4.6% Multiracial), and Harvest (10.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.