CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Madison

Nebraska · 2,367 residents · 1.175 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

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

2,367
+10%since 1990
from 2,146 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,014 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,826 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
−4%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Madison
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

$53,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$433
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $287 in 1990
US average: $602
77.0%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
23.0% rent
1.5
+4%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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)
Diversity Score25.3%(543)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(1,536)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino33.9%(802)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score57.2%(1,354)
57
+126%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Madison

Head to head

Compare Madison to nearby cities

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.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →