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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Madison

South Dakota · 6,257 residents · 4.616 sq mi
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Madison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,737. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $39,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,257
−4%vs 2000
vs 6,540 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,356 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 1,417 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.9
+2%vs 2000
vs 33.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Madison
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,737
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,434 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,824
−27%vs 2000
vs $14,767 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.3%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,300
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$232
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $377 in 2000
US average: $450
62.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.0% in 2000
37.9% rent
1.7
−27%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(6,326)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(60)
Asian0.8%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(315)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(6,127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(21)
Asian0.8%(48)
Other1.3%(82)
Diversity Score5.9%(370)
6
+23%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.7%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.1 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Madison, South Dakota?

Madison, South Dakota has about 6,257 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Madison, South Dakota?

The typical household in Madison, South Dakota earns about $22,737 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison, South Dakota expensive?

In Madison, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $39,300, and the typical rent is about $232 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, South Dakota?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Madison, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison, South Dakota?

About 10.3% of people in Madison, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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