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 $75,115 with a poverty rate of 11.5%. The median age in Madison is 33.5 years: 32.8 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Madison was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,170 | 55.77% |
| Two or more races | 385 | 18.35% |
| Other race | 346 | 16.49% |
| Native American | 120 | 5.72% |
| Asian | 68 | 3.24% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 664 | 3 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Married | 409 | 3.63 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Non Family | 171 | 0 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Female | 71 | 4.07 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Male | 13 | 3.69 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
3.67
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
73.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 6.08% |
| Associates Degree | 186 | 14.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 151 | 11.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 1.64% |
| High School Graduate | 360 | 28.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 281 | 21.9% |
| Some College | 206 | 16.06% |
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 | 678 | 366 | 59 |
| White | 531 | 500 | 100 |
| Other Race | 222 | 101 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 209 | 119 | 25 |
| Native American | 57 | 41 | 10 |
| Asian | 44 | 28 | 0 |
| Black | 9 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,105 | $52,969 | $40,938 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,694 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,750 | $50,385 | $26,094 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,889 | $46,359 | $38,542 |
| Overall | $42,012 | $47,500 | $35,326 |
| Some College | $41,477 | $48,261 | $35,655 |
$42,012
Average Earnings
$47,500
Average Male
$35,326
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
43.72% of Madison residents speak only English, while 56.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 52.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,219 | 179 | 14.68% |
| Other | 336 | 88 | 26.19% |
| White | 670 | 50 | 7.46% |
| Multiple | 385 | 27 | 7.01% |
11.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.93%
Male Poverty Rate
11.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Madison is Other, with 26.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Madison is Multiple, with 7.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.42% |
| High School | 4.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 6.17% |
| Female Employed | 3.83% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,536 | $88,798 |
| Households | $59,714 | $75,115 |
| Married Families | $76,607 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,236 | $33,958 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
53.1%
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
95
Number of Veterans
66
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 9.4% |
| Black | 9 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1.13% |
| Other Race | 5 | 2.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
47.95%
Born in Madison
71.73%
Native Born
28.27%
Foreign Born
18.06%
Non Citizen
10.2%
Naturalized
71.73% of Madison residents were born in the United States, with 47.95% having been born in Nebraska. 18.06% 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% |