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Madison County

Nebraska · 35,585 residents · 572.612 sq mi
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Madison County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,334. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,585
+1%since 2000
from 35,226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
62 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 62 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+7%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K34K35K36K1990201020202024Madison County
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,334
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,807 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,735
+71%since 2000
from $16,804 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,200
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
34.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+35%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(31,122)
Black0.9%(318)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(3,042)
Asian0.4%(141)
Other0%
Diversity Score23%(8,110)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(27,823)
Black1.1%(404)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(5,514)
Asian1.3%(445)
Other2.4%(858)
Diversity Score43%(15,301)
Segregation Score23.8%(8,459)
Diversity Score
43
+87%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
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Home value$223,900+44%
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MADISON COUNTY VS
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Income$72,357+38%
Home value$196,000+26%
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Home value$173,700+12%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Madison County, Nebraska?

Madison County, Nebraska has about 35,585 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Madison County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Madison County, Nebraska earns about $52,334 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Madison County, Nebraska expensive?

In Madison County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $155,200, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Madison County, Nebraska?

About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in Madison County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Madison County, Nebraska?

About 14.3% of people in Madison County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Madison County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Madison County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,930 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9606Census Tract 9608.01Census Tract 9613Census Tract 9609Census Tract 9612Census Tract 9608.02Census Tract 9610Census Tract 9607Census Tract 9611
5 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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