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Madison

Nebraska · 2,283 residents · 1.175 sq mi
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Madison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,476. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,200. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,283
−4%since 2000
from 2,367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.8
+3%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Madison
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58%(182)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.8%(179)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.8%(178)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198%(182)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.4%(146)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.2%(301)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.6%(287)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.7%(267)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.9%(249)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.6%(174)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.4%(78)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.6%(60)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,476
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,758 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,199
+31%since 2000
from $14,620 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+13%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Madison on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(1,536)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino33.9%(802)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(911)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino51.6%(1,178)
Asian5.3%(120)
Other1.4%(32)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican46.4%(1,040)
Cuban4%(89)
Salvadoran2.5%(55)
Guatemalan0.2%(5)
Chilean0.1%(2)
Spaniard0.1%(2)
Asian origin
Burmese1.5%(34)
Korean0.3%(7)
Ancestry
German21.5%(481)
English5.8%(129)
Czech4.1%(92)
Irish3.2%(71)
American2.5%(56)
French1.4%(32)
Polish0.9%(21)
Dutch0.9%(20)
Croatian0.8%(17)
Swedish0.7%(16)
Israeli0.5%(12)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(12)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.5%(11)
Norwegian0.5%(11)
Austrian0.4%(8)
Russian0.2%(4)
Scottish0.2%(4)
Welsh0.1%(3)
Belgian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Czech population · Largest Cuban population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+25%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.2%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
26.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married36.8%(314)
Married53.2%(454)
Widowed2.9%(25)
Divorced7.1%(61)
Women 15+
Never married25.2%(194)
Married56%(432)
Widowed13%(100)
Divorced5.8%(45)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison, Nebraska?

Madison, Nebraska has about 2,283 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madison, Nebraska?

The typical household in Madison, Nebraska earns about $50,476 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 $92,200, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, Nebraska?

About 12.6% 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 13.9% 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 137 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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