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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Madelia

Minnesota · 2,340 residents · 1.512 sq mi
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Madelia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,219. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $60,600. Households here earn about 27% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,340
+5%since 1990
from 2,237 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,548 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,479 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+6%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Madelia
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,219
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,718 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,266
+56%since 1990
from $10,435 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.7%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$336
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241 in 1990
US average: $602
67.1%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
32.9% rent
1.8
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(2,050)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(191)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score34.4%(770)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(1,812)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino21%(491)
Asian0.3%(6)
Diversity Score43.3%(1,013)
43
+26%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.9%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−22%since 1990
from 15.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madelia, Minnesota?

Madelia, Minnesota has about 2,340 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Madelia, Minnesota?

The typical household in Madelia, Minnesota earns about $34,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madelia, Minnesota expensive?

In Madelia, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $60,600, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in Madelia, Minnesota?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Madelia, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madelia, Minnesota?

About 9.7% of people in Madelia, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madelia, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Madelia, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 103 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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