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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Madison

Nebraska · 2,367 residents · 1.175 sq mi
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Madison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,758. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $53,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,367
+10%since 1990
from 2,146 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.7
−4%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Madison
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58.2%(195)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.1%(167)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.6%(203)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 1910.1%(240)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.2%(146)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.2%(313)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.1%(358)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.5%(272)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 644.6%(108)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745.7%(134)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.4%(127)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over4.4%(104)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,758
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,969 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,620
+51%since 1990
from $9,712 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.3%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$433
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $287 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
23.0% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Madison on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(2,019)
Black1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(122)
Asian0.1%(2)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(1,536)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino33.9%(802)
Asian0.2%(5)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican32.7%(680)
Cuban9%(188)
Guatemalan6.1%(126)
Salvadoran4.2%(88)
Honduran1.5%(32)
Nicaraguan1.1%(22)
Asian origin
Burmese5.1%(107)
Korean3%(63)
Ancestry
German17.7%(369)
English4.1%(86)
American3.2%(67)
Irish2.8%(58)
Czech1.3%(28)
Welsh1.2%(25)
French1.1%(23)
Norwegian1%(21)
Swedish0.8%(16)
Dutch0.7%(14)
Polish0.5%(10)
Arab0.2%(5)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Lebanese0.2%(5)
Scottish0.2%(4)
Danish0.1%(3)
Italian0.1%(3)
Haitian0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Central American population · Largest Cuban population · Largest Guatemalan population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.9%
−9.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
−32%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.8%(269)
Married65%(608)
Widowed1.4%(13)
Divorced4.8%(45)
Women 15+
Never married18.3%(155)
Married61.4%(521)
Widowed15.9%(135)
Divorced4.4%(37)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, Nebraska?

Madison, Nebraska has about 2,367 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Madison, Nebraska?

The typical household in Madison, Nebraska earns about $35,758 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison, Nebraska expensive?

In Madison, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $53,400, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Nebraska?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Madison, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison, Nebraska?

About 14.3% of people in Madison, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 221 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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