Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
389781
Sex Ratio
97.0 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
2 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
1.58 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Madison County, AL, exhibits a robust population growth rate of 2% over the past year, significantly outpacing the state average of 0.6%. With a 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.58%, it ranks among the higher growth counties in Alabama, alongside Baldwin and Lee Counties. The median age of 38.5 is slightly younger than the state median of 39.3, and the county has a favorable sex ratio of 97.0. Notably, Madison County's age dependency ratio of 58.5 indicates a balanced demographic, with a lower proportion of dependents compared to many other counties, suggesting a potentially more economically active population.
Dependency Rate
58.5 %
Median Age
38.5 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
15.4 %
Active Aging Index
86.7 %
Old Dependency Rate
24.4 %
Young Dependency Rate
34.1 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
159569
Married-couple Household
76149
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
1.95 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
2.09 %
Average Household Size
2.37 p
Average Family Size
2.99 p
Household with Children (%)
28.5 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
27.1 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
31.7 %
Now Married
51.8 %
Widowed
5.5 %
Divorced
11 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.