Madison County Demographics
A map of Madison County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 237,497 | 61.2% |
Black | 91,079 | 23.5% |
Hispanic | 24,936 | 6.4% |
Multiracial | 20,178 | 5.2% |
Asian | 10,179 | 2.6% |
Native American/Other | 4,284 | 1.1% |
Madison County, Alabama had a population of 388,153 in 2020. It was 61.2% White, 23.5% Black, 2.6% Asian, 6.4% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Madison County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Madison County is the 3rd most populous county of the 67 counties in Alabama.
Madison County's White Population
237,497 residents of Madison County identify as White, or 61.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Madison County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Madison County is ranked #42 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Madison County is less White than neighboring Lincoln County (84.4% White), Morgan County (71.5% White), Limestone County (73.1% White), Marshall County (76.5% White), and Jackson County (85.8% White).
Madison County's Black Population
91,079 residents of Madison County identify as Black, or 23.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Madison County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Madison County is ranked #31 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Madison County is more Black than neighboring Lincoln County (6.2% Black), Morgan County (12.4% Black), Limestone County (12.7% Black), Marshall County (2.3% Black), and Jackson County (3.1% Black).
Madison County's Asian Population
10,179 residents of Madison County identify as Asian, or 2.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Madison County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Madison County is ranked #3 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Madison County is more Asian than neighboring Lincoln County (0.5% Asian), Morgan County (0.7% Asian), Limestone County (1.8% Asian), Marshall County (0.6% Asian), and Jackson County (0.4% Asian).
Madison County's Hispanic Population
24,936 residents of Madison County identify as Hispanic, or 6.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Madison County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Madison County is ranked #11 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Madison County is more Hispanic than neighboring Lincoln County (3.6% Hispanic), and Jackson County (3.2% Hispanic). Madison County is less Hispanic than neighboring Morgan County (10% Hispanic), Limestone County (7% Hispanic), and Marshall County (16% Hispanic).
Madison County's Native American/Other Population
4,284 residents of Madison County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Madison County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Madison County is ranked #9 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Madison County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lincoln County (0.6% Native American/Other), Morgan County (0.9% Native American/Other), Limestone County (0.8% Native American/Other), and Marshall County (0.8% Native American/Other). Madison County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jackson County (1.5% Native American/Other).
Madison County's Multiracial Population
20,178 residents of Madison County identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Madison County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Madison County is ranked #3 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Madison County is more Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln County (4.7% Multiracial), Morgan County (4.5% Multiracial), Limestone County (4.6% Multiracial), and Marshall County (3.8% Multiracial). Madison County is less Multiracial than neighboring Jackson County (6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.