Alabama

Madison

388,153
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Madison

Madison, Alabama, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 4,699. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 388,153.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 10 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Seizure of Huntsville, Alabama, Skirmish at Huntsville AL 1862 (Mitchel's Occupation), Skirmish at Triana, Alabama, and 90 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020388,153
2010334,811
2000276,700
1990238,912
1980196,966
1970186,540
1960117,348
195072,903
194066,317
193064,623
192051,268
191047,041
190043,702
189038,119
188037,625
187031,267
186026,451
185026,427
184025,706
183027,990
182017,481
18104,699
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Madison

Military engagements that took place in Madison, Alabama.

Seizure of Huntsville, Alabama
1862
Skirmish at Huntsville AL 1862 (Mitchel's Occupation)
1862
Skirmish at Triana, Alabama
1862
Streight's Raid and Capture
1863
Rogersville AL Engagement
1863
Skirmish at Fayetteville, Alabama
1864
Skirmish at Hazel Green, Alabama
1864
Skirmish at Newmarket, Alabama
1864
Battle of Sulphur Branch Trestle (September 25 1864)
1864
Engagement at Sulphur Branch Trestle
1864

Historic places in Madison

National Register of Historic Places listings in Madison, Alabama.

Southern Railway System Depot
Huntsville
Otey, William Madison, House
Meridianville
Monte Sano Railroad Workers' House
Huntsville
Lincoln School
Huntsville
Halsey Grocery Warehouse
Huntsville
Everett Building
Huntsville
Dallas Mill
Huntsville
Fowler's Department Store
Huntsville
Lowe Mill and Mill Village Historic Distric
Huntsville
First National Bank
Huntsville
Rand Building
Huntsville
Steele-Fowler House
Huntsville
New Market Presbyterian Church
New Market
Phelps-Jones House
Huntsville
Maple Hill Cemetery
Huntsville
Saturn V Dynamic Test Stand
Huntsville
Lombardo Building
Huntsville
Merrimack Mill Village Historic District
Huntsville
Hutchens, W. T., Building
Huntsville
Donegan Block
Huntsville
Domestic Science Building
Normal
U.S. Courthouse and Post Office
Huntsville
Flint River Place
Huntsville
Schiffman Building
Huntsville
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Frequently asked about Madison

When does Madison first appear in the US census?
Madison, Alabama first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 4,699.
What is the population of Madison?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Madison had a recorded population of 388,153.
Were any battles fought in Madison?
10 documented military engagements took place in Madison, including Seizure of Huntsville, Alabama, Skirmish at Huntsville AL 1862 (Mitchel's Occupation), Skirmish at Triana, Alabama.
How many historic places are in Madison?
90 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Madison, Alabama.
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