Madison County Commission Districts Changing Due to Population Changes
Redistricting, a process that occurs every 10 years following a census count, ensures compliance with the Voting Rights Act and the constitutional principle of one person, one vote. The process also helps ensure fair constituent representation on the Commission.
Madison County’s current population based on 2020 census data is 388,153. The goal is to create six balanced districts of approximately 64,692 people in each district, with a deviation of plus or minus 5%.
It’s important to note, however, redistricting does not determine where children attend school, nor does it affect any other governmental boundaries.
Rapid growth
The redistricting process is significant this year after census data revealed Madison County’s population had grown 15.9% over the past decade, making it the third largest county in Alabama. The growth means all six districts grew, though not proportionally.
As currently drawn, each of the six districts had about 55,000 residents in 2010. Today, District 2 has more than 74,000 constituents while District 5 has just under 60,000.
Draft maps can be reviewed by visiting our map portal portion of the website.
Public participation
The Madison County Commission will hold a public informational meeting to discuss the draft plans and answer questions from citizens. The meeting will be held at the Madison County Service Center, located at 1918 Memorial Parkway, NW, Huntsville, AL 35801 on Thursday, December 9 at 5:30 p.m.
