State rank#3 of 67
Smallest county405,718 residentsJefferson County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 01089
Madison County, Alabama
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population405,718
Household income$86,499
Unemployment2.6%
Life expectancy76.5 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Madison County has 405,718 residents and ranks #3 by population among Alabama county equivalents. Median household income is $86,499. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.6%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Alabama
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Madison County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Madison County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $299,200 median home value and $1,209/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $86,499, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Madison County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, bachelor’s degree or higher, and uninsured. College attainment is 46.4% and life expectancy is 76.5 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $86,499, rank #2 of 67 available Alabama counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 46.4%, rank #2 of 67 available Alabama counties.
- Uninsured: 8.1%, rank #2 of 67 available Alabama counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $299,200, rank #65 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,209/mo, rank #64 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
- Mental health access: 1 per 500 residents, rank #5 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Alabama
Rank and range use only counties in Alabama with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$86,499
$86,499; above the state county median of $54,563.
State rank #2 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$299,200
$299,200; above the state county median of $156,600.
State rank #65 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,209/mo
$1,209/mo; above the state county median of $776/mo.
State rank #64 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
2.6%
2.6%; below the state county median of 3.3%.
State rank #3 of 67 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
46.4%
46.4%; above the state county median of 17.2%.
State rank #2 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76.5 years
76.5 years; above the state county median of 72.2 years.
State rank #4 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
17.2%
17.2%; below the state county median of 23.6%.
State rank #3 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
8.1%
8.1%; below the state county median of 11.3%.
State rank #2 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,169 residents
1 per 1,169 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,467 residents.
State rank #4 of 65 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 500 residents
1 per 500 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,548 residents.
State rank #5 of 67 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Madison County FAQ
Is Madison County a good place to live?
Madison County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, bachelor’s degree or higher, and uninsured. College attainment is 46.4% and life expectancy is 76.5 years.
What should I know before moving to Madison County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $299,200 median home value and $1,209/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $86,499, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Madison County?
Madison County has 405,718 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Madison County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 01089; the parent state FIPS is 01.
What is the median household income in Madison County?
The ACS median household income is $86,499.
How much does housing cost in Madison County?
Housing benchmarks are $299,200 median home value and $1,209/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $86,499, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Madison County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.6%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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