Madelia is a city located in Watonwan County Minnesota. Madelia has a 2024 population of 2,366. Madelia is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -1.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,400 in 2020.
The average household income in Madelia is $83,679 with a poverty rate of 8.57%. The median age in Madelia is 36.5 years: 41.2 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Madelia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,707 | 72.58% |
| Other race | 351 | 14.92% |
| Two or more races | 245 | 10.42% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 1.74% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 827 | 2.74 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Married | 383 | 3.35 | 83 | 17 |
| Non Family | 294 | 1.55 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Female | 103 | 3.5 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Male | 47 | 3.47 | 100 | 0 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
72.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 48 | 3.15% |
| Associates Degree | 122 | 8.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 205 | 13.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 102 | 6.7% |
| High School Graduate | 560 | 36.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 154 | 10.12% |
| Some College | 331 | 21.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,138 | 1,085 | 261 |
| Hispanic | 349 | 200 | 16 |
| Other Race | 162 | 78 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 116 | 94 | 10 |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,977 | $0 | $36,641 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,152 | $55,476 | $86,439 |
| High School Graduate | $36,136 | $47,404 | $17,330 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,091 | $0 | $55,750 |
| Overall | $41,305 | $54,583 | $36,019 |
| Some College | $42,402 | $63,839 | $35,625 |
$41,305
Average Earnings
$54,583
Average Male
$36,019
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.33% of Madelia residents speak only English, while 20.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,551 | 149 | 9.61% |
| Hispanic | 682 | 47 | 6.89% |
| Other | 351 | 24 | 6.84% |
| Multiple | 245 | 13 | 5.31% |
8.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.34%
Male Poverty Rate
12.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Madelia is White, with 9.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Madelia is Multiple, with 5.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 9.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.56% |
| High School | 7.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 55.56% |
| Female Employed | 8.51% |
| Male Employed | 1.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,450 | $99,554 |
| Households | $74,625 | $83,679 |
| Married Families | $98,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,944 | $46,430 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
141
Number of Veterans
123
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 57 |
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 75+ | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 8.47% |
| Black | 19 | 46.34% |
| Other Race | 5 | 3.01% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.7%
Labor Force Participation
71.2%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.49%
Born in Madelia
89.46%
Native Born
10.54%
Foreign Born
6.89%
Non Citizen
3.66%
Naturalized
89.46% of Madelia residents were born in the United States, with 74.49% having been born in Minnesota. 6.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,324 | -9 | -0.39% |
| 2028 | 2,333 | -8 | -0.34% |
| 2027 | 2,341 | -8 | -0.34% |
| 2026 | 2,349 | -9 | -0.38% |
| 2025 | 2,358 | -8 | -0.34% |
| 2024 | 2,366 | -9 | -0.38% |
| 2023 | 2,375 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2022 | 2,376 | -13 | -0.54% |
| 2021 | 2,389 | -11 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 2,400 | 161 | 7.19% |
| 2019 | 2,239 | -27 | -1.19% |
| 2018 | 2,266 | 12 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 2,254 | -21 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 2,275 | -6 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 2,281 | 5 | 0.22% |
| 2014 | 2,276 | -10 | -0.44% |
| 2013 | 2,286 | -20 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 2,306 | -6 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 2,312 | -9 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 2,321 | 0 | 0% |