Madison, AL

City

Demographics of Madison

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

64.4%

Households with Children

40.2%

School Enrollment K-12

8,150

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.6%
School Age (5-17): 22.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.8%
Working Age (35-54): 29.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.5%
Seniors (65+): 12.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 2.1%
High School / GED: 12.8%
Some College or Associate's: 20.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 64.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 31.4%
Single Parents: 8.8%
Couples & Adults: 30.8%
Living Alone: 29.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
Asian: 7.1%
Black or African American: 12.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 58.5%
South Asian: 25.9%
Southeast Asian: 11.5%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 4.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 25.5%
Puerto Rican: 18.1%
Cuban: 2.0%
Dominican: 1.2%
Central American: 15.4%
South American: 25.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.0%
Other White: 54.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 53.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 3.5%
Caribbean: 2.8%
Other Black: 40.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 38.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 48.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 87.8%
Spanish: 4.5%
European & Indo-European: 2.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.6%
Arabic: 0.4%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.6%
Elementary (1-4): 6.6%
Middle School (5-8): 6.1%
High School (9-12): 8.9%
College / Graduate: 7.0%
Not Enrolled: 67.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Madison

Clift Acres / Brentwood

Maplewood / Madison Station Historic District

Nolan Hills / Skyline Acres

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources