Madison is a city located in Madison County Nebraska. Madison has a 2024 population of 2,162. It is also the county seat of Madison County. Madison is currently declining at a rate of -1.23% annually and its population has decreased by -4.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,270 in 2020.
The average household income in Madison is $70,350 with a poverty rate of 15.75%. The median age in Madison is 33.4 years: 34.7 years for males, and 32.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Madison was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 979 | 47.2% |
| Two or more races | 521 | 25.12% |
| Other race | 334 | 16.1% |
| Asian | 130 | 6.27% |
| Native American | 102 | 4.92% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 675 | 2.92 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Married | 416 | 3.46 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Non Family | 158 | 0 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Female | 94 | 3.71 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Male | 7 | 4.14 | 100 | 0 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
75.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 125 | 9.83% |
| Associates Degree | 131 | 10.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 135 | 10.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 1.49% |
| High School Graduate | 319 | 25.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 295 | 23.21% |
| Some College | 247 | 19.43% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 639 | 293 | 50 |
| White | 517 | 480 | 92 |
| 2+ Races | 277 | 150 | 29 |
| Other Race | 216 | 76 | 23 |
| Asian | 77 | 40 | 0 |
| Native American | 51 | 36 | 10 |
| Black | 8 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.84%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 19.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,266 | $42,083 | $42,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $77,188 |
| High School Graduate | $46,477 | $50,972 | $27,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,542 | $47,250 | $29,545 |
| Overall | $41,793 | $47,872 | $32,500 |
| Some College | $35,500 | $34,688 | $35,750 |
$41,793
Average Earnings
$47,872
Average Male
$32,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.58% of Madison residents speak only English, while 54.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 47.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,175 | 249 | 21.19% |
| Multiple | 514 | 101 | 19.65% |
| Other | 332 | 79 | 23.8% |
| White | 636 | 62 | 9.75% |
15.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.79%
Male Poverty Rate
14.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Madison is Other, with 23.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Madison is White, with 9.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 26.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.72% |
| High School | 1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 10.94% |
| Female Employed | 7.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,156 | $79,184 |
| Households | $56,932 | $70,350 |
| Married Families | $73,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,333 | $38,341 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.5%
Male Marriage Rate
55.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
62
Number of Veterans
43
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 7.02% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 2.19% |
| Black | 5 | 62.5% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
48.02%
Born in Madison
68.61%
Native Born
31.39%
Foreign Born
19.77%
Non Citizen
11.62%
Naturalized
68.61% of Madison residents were born in the United States, with 48.02% having been born in Nebraska. 19.77% 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 | 2,027 | -27 | -1.31% |
| 2028 | 2,054 | -27 | -1.3% |
| 2027 | 2,081 | -27 | -1.28% |
| 2026 | 2,108 | -27 | -1.26% |
| 2025 | 2,135 | -27 | -1.25% |
| 2024 | 2,162 | -27 | -1.23% |
| 2023 | 2,189 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 2,192 | -22 | -0.99% |
| 2021 | 2,214 | -56 | -2.47% |
| 2020 | 2,270 | -123 | -5.14% |
| 2019 | 2,393 | 24 | 1.01% |
| 2018 | 2,369 | 10 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 2,359 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2,359 | -9 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 2,368 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 2,372 | -19 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 2,391 | -6 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 2,397 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2,397 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 2,406 | 0 | 0% |