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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Madison

South Dakota · 6,540 residents · 4.616 sq mi
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Madison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,434. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $71,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,540
+5%since 1990
from 6,257 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,417 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,356 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
−2%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Madison
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,434
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,737 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,767
+36%since 1990
from $10,824 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$377
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $232 in 1990
US average: $602
62.0%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 62.1% in 1990
38.0% rent
2.4
+36%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(6,127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(21)
Asian0.8%(48)
Diversity Score5.9%(370)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(6,326)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(60)
Asian0.8%(50)
Diversity Score4.8%(315)
5
−19%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.8%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−4%since 1990
from 12.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Madison, South Dakota?

Madison, South Dakota has about 6,540 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Madison, South Dakota earns about $30,434 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 $71,800, and the typical rent is about $377 a month.

How educated are people in Madison, South Dakota?

About 23.1% 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 11.9% of people in Madison, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 283 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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