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Madrid, AL
Town in Houston County, Alabama.
Population
220
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
126
ZIP codes
0
Madrid and its ZIP codes
Madrid at a glance
- Madrid is 25% denser than Alabama as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Houston County. PPP loans are for Madrid.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,334
51,288 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,714
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$812M
FY 2026, $7,573 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Madrid, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
736
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
312
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madrid, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Madrid
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Campbellton, FLTown | 6 mi | 2.6 |
| CottonwoodTown | 6.2 mi | 5.8 |
| RehobethTown | 6.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Graceville, FLCity | 8.4 mi | 4.3 |
| MalvernTown | 9.9 mi | 14.2 |
| TaylorCity | 9.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Jacob City, FLCity | 9.9 mi | 3 |
| AvonTown | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| SlocombCity | 13 mi | 9.5 |
| CowartsTown | 13 mi | 7.7 |
| DothanCity | 14 mi | 90.2 |
| Noma, FLTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| AshfordCity | 15 mi | 6.2 |
| Esto, FLTown | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| Malone, FLTown | 15 mi | 3 |
| Cottondale, FLTown | 17 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Madrid, AL in?
- Madrid is in Houston County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Madrid, AL?
- About 220 people live in Madrid, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Madrid?
- Nearby places include Campbellton, FL (6 mi), Cottonwood (6.2 mi), Rehobeth (6.2 mi), Graceville, FL (8.4 mi), Malvern (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023