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Madrid

Nebraska · 238 residents (2025 est.) · 1.132 sq mi
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Madrid has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,000. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $91,300. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
226
−15%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
200 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 234 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+12%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:238 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1802272743213681990201020202024Madrid
2024226
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,536 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,110
+99%since 2000
from $15,607 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
−28%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction22.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,300
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
+38%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
RELATED:See current rent listings in Madrid on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.7%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(8)
Asian3.1%(7)
Other11.9%(27)
Diversity Score40.1%(91)
Diversity Score
40
+140%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+86%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.1%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 68.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madrid, Nebraska?

Madrid, Nebraska has about 226 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madrid, Nebraska?

The typical household in Madrid, Nebraska earns about $75,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madrid, Nebraska expensive?

In Madrid, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $91,300.

How educated are people in Madrid, Nebraska?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Madrid, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madrid, Nebraska?

About 11.1% of people in Madrid, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madrid, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Madrid, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 66 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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