Madison County, Alabama
18 public bodies govern here, 3 school districts are based here, and USDA lists 10 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.
In four numbers
- People
- 405,718
- Median household income
- $86,499
- ±1,491
- Unemployed
- 3.6%
- 7,631 of 211,635 in the labour force
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
- 152,364 of 165,031 households
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.
Who governs here
County government 1
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Madison | 395,211 (2021) | 100 Northside Sq, Huntsville | Website |
Cities, towns and villages 6
| Name | People | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Huntsville | 216,963 (2021) | Po Box 308, Huntsville | Website |
| City of Madison | 58,357 (2021) | 100 Hughes Rd, Madison | Website |
| City of New Hope | 2,891 (2021) | Po Box 419, New Hope | — |
| Town of Gurley | 825 (2021) | Po Box 128, Gurley | — |
| Town of Owens Cross Roads | 2,635 (2021) | Po Box 158, Owens Cross Roads | — |
| Town of Triana | 3,396 (2021) | 640 6th St, Madison | — |
Special districts 11
| Name | What it does | Office | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority | Air transportation | 1000 Glenn Hearn Blvd Sw, Huntsville | Website |
| Madison County Executive Airport Authority | Air transportation | P.o. Box 110, Meridianville | Website |
| Huntsville-Madison County Mental Health Board | Health | 4040 Memorial Pkwy Sw, Huntsville | — |
| Huntsville Health Care Authority | Hospitals | 101 Sivley Rd Sw, Huntsville | Website |
| Huntsville City Housing Authority | Housing and community development | Po Box 486, Huntsville | Website |
| Triana City Housing Authority | Housing and community development | Po Box 6817, Huntsville | Website |
| Huntsville-Madison County Railroad Authority | Miscellaneous commercial activities | Po Box 18925, Huntsville | Website |
| Huntsville Madison County Marina and Port Authority | Parks and recreation | Po Box 14250, Huntsville | Website |
| Madison County Soil Conservation District | Soil and water conservation | 1300 Meridian St, Huntsville | Website |
| Harvest-Monrovia Water Authority | Water supply utility | P.o. Box 329, Harvest | Website |
| Owens Cross Roads Water Authority | Water supply utility | Po Box 188, Owens Cross Roads | — |
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.
School districts based here
Huntsville City
School district46 schools
714 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville, AL, 35801
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Madison City
School district13 schools
211 Celtic Drive, Madison, AL, 35758
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
Madison County
School district30 schools
1275F Jordan Rd Bldg B, Huntsville, AL, 35811
Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.
National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.
Farmers markets
Bailey Cove Farmers' Market
AL, 12200
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
BIG D""s CURB MARKET
AL, 10733
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
Farmers Market at Latham UMC
109 WEATHERLY RD SE, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35803
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
Greene Street Market At Nativity
304 Eustis Ave. SE, Huntsville, AL, 35801
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
Healthworks Farmers' Market (Huntsville Hospital)
101 Governors Dr., Huntsville, AL, 35801
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
Latham Umc Farmers' Market
109 Weatherly Rd. SE, Huntsville, AL, 35803
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
Madison County Farmers' Market
1022 Cook Ave., Huntsville, AL, 35801
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
Terry Heights/Hillendale Market
1000 Meadow Dr., Huntsville, AL, 35816
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
Madison City Farmers Market
1088 HUGHES RD, MADISON, AL, 35758
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
Locust Grove Farmers' Market
171 County Lake Rd., New Market, AL, 35761
Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing
USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.