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Madison, AL

Founded 1818Madison CountyElev. 215 m
Population
58,335
Median home
$367,900
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Madison

Madison is a city in Alabama with about 58,335 residents. Madison was founded in 1818 and sits in Madison County. The median age is 37.9 and the median household income is $131,436. Homes carry a median value of $367,900, and about 75% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (67.3%). Around 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
58,335
Median age
37.9
Median household income
$131,436
Per-capita income
$54,644
Poverty rate
4%
High-school grad or higher
97.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
65.9%
Unemployment
2.5%
Avg. commute
20.7 min
Work from home
18.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White67.3%
Hispanic or Latino7.8%
Black12.7%
Asian7.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts64.4%
Sales & office14.4%
Service9.5%
Production, transportation & material moving7.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$367,900
Median gross rent
$1,375/mo
Owner-occupied
74.7%
Median year built
2000
Households
21,968
Avg. household size
2.64

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Madison has 13 public schools — 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading71%
Math75%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bob Jones High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
James Clemens High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Discovery Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Journey Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Liberty Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Columbia Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Heritage Elementary SchoolElementary
Horizon Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Legacy Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Madison Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
MidTown Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Mill Creek Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Rainbow Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime69% below national
Madison118
Alabama405
United States386
↓ 70% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime52% below national
Madison930
Alabama1,765
United States1,952
↓ 47% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Madison Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Madison.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Madison County
LightningVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Madison is in Madison County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Madison was founded in 1818 and sits in Madison County. Elevation ~215 m.

Map of Madison
Madison, AL
Where Madison is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bibb, James H., House
Notable people from Madison
Levi RandolphZach HartingJordan MatthewsLinda BurgessLewie HardageChip LindseyCarl Holden
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Nearby cities
Huntsville (5 mi)Athens (12 mi)Decatur (16 mi)Hartselle (21 mi)Cullman (37 mi)Albertville (44 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Madison, AL (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Madison, Alabama.

Matthew Warren Davis, 62
Madison · Madison County · 35758
AKA Matthew Warren Davis, X Matt
Robert Allen Robertson, 65
Madison · Limestone County · 35756
AKA X Bob
Robert Allen Robertson, 65
Madison · 35756
AKA Robert A Robertson, Robert Alleen Robertson
James Ray Martin, 59
Madison · Madison County · 35757
AKA Ray Martin

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Madison — frequently asked

What is the population of Madison, Alabama?
Madison has a population of about 58,335, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Madison?
The median home value in Madison is $367,900, and the median gross rent is $1,375/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Madison safe? What is the crime rate?
Madison Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 118 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Madison face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Madison County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including lightning, cold wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Madison?
Madison has 13 public schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Madison?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Madison. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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