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Madison County, AL: growth, migration and housing
Madison County has 433,516 residents, up 11.0% since 2020 (+2.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 11,942 households moved in and 9,449 moved out (+2,493 net), bringing in a net $137.5M of income. Median household income is $86,499, the median home $299,200 and median rent $1,209 a month.
In Alabama: 3rd of 67 counties for 5-year population growth · 4th of 67 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 2nd of 67 counties for median household income · 3rd of 67 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Madison County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Limestone County, AL | 1,040 | $77.9M |
| Morgan County, AL | 508 | $26.8M |
| Jefferson County, AL | 455 | $31.7M |
| Marshall County, AL | 301 | $17.6M |
| Lincoln County, TN | 208 | $10.8M |
| Lauderdale County, AL | 202 | $10.1M |
| Davidson County, TN | 173 | $12.4M |
| Jackson County, AL | 171 | $8.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Madison County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Limestone County, AL | 1,569 | $119.8M |
| Morgan County, AL | 562 | $35.8M |
| Jefferson County, AL | 350 | $18.6M |
| Marshall County, AL | 329 | $31.8M |
| Lincoln County, TN | 189 | $14.7M |
| Jackson County, AL | 168 | $14.0M |
| Davidson County, TN | 155 | $7.7M |
| Lauderdale County, AL | 132 | $7.5M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.