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Huntsville

County:
Madison County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
225.326
State:
Alabama

Huntsville is a city located in Madison County, Alabama. Huntsville has a 2026 population of 237,413. It is also the county seat of Madison County. Huntsville is currently growing at a rate of 1.5% annually and its population has increased by 9.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 216,379 in 2020.

The median household income in Huntsville is $74,714 with a poverty rate of 12.61%. The median age in Huntsville is 36.9 years: 35.9 years for males, and 38 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.8 males.

237.4K
Total Population
1,054
Density (mi²)
3.5K 1.5%
Growth

Huntsville Population

Huntsville Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026237,4133,5061.5%
2025233,9073,5051.52%
2024230,4024,1741.85%
2023226,2283,9291.77%
2022222,2993,5741.63%
2021218,7252,3461.08%
2020216,3791,3000.6%
2019200,0011,7030.86%
2018198,2982,7441.4%
2017195,5543,0301.57%
2016192,5242,1001.1%
2015190,4242,5251.34%
2014187,8991,8521%
2013186,0472,2791.24%
2012183,7681,4410.79%
2011182,3271,4010.77%
2010180,9268210.46%
2000158,216-1,573-0.98%
1990159,78917,27612.12%
1980142,5133,2312.32%
1970139,28266,91792.47%
196072,36555,928340.26%
195016,4373,38725.95%
194013,0501,49612.95%
193011,5543,53644.1%
19208,0184075.35%
19107,611-457-5.66%
19008,068730.91%
18907,9953,01860.64%
18804,977701.43%
18704,9071,27335.03%
18603,63477126.93%
18502,86300%

Median Age

Overall: 36.9 years
Female: 38 years
Male: 35.9 years

Huntsville Adults

There are 179,577 adults, (36,541 of whom are seniors) in Huntsville.

Sex Ratio

Female: 113,806 (51.1%)
Male: 108,985 (48.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Huntsville includes 57.48% White, 29.18% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White128,06357.48%
Black or African American65,00129.18%
Two or more races16,9927.63%
Other race6,6142.97%
Asian4,7962.15%
Native American1,1110.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2140.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races6,7803.04%
Other race5,9582.67%
White3,4401.54%
Black or African American9090.41%
Native American5430.24%
Asian860.04%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander600.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White124,62355.94%
Black or African American64,09228.77%
Two or more races10,2124.58%
Asian4,7102.11%
Other race6560.29%
Native American5680.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1540.07%

Huntsville Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Huntsville 's average per capita income is $51,453. Household income levels show a median of $74,714. The poverty rate stands at 12.61%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$128,976$169,286
Families$101,671$137,881
Households$74,714$106,477
Non Families$49,737$66,155

$51,453

Average Income

$74,714

Median Household Income

12.61%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)