Madison is a city located in Lake County South Dakota. Madison has a 2024 population of 6,068. Madison is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -1.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,159 in 2020.
The average household income in Madison is $79,612 with a poverty rate of 11.21%. The median age in Madison is 39.6 years: 33.9 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Madison was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,942 | 96.49% |
| Two or more races | 96 | 1.56% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,525 | 2.23 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Non Family | 1,162 | 1.32 | 30.7 | 69.3 |
| Married | 1,049 | 3.11 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Female | 216 | 2.37 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Male | 98 | 3.43 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
55.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 222 | 5.55% |
| Associates Degree | 440 | 11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,040 | 26.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 389 | 9.73% |
| High School Graduate | 959 | 23.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 1.18% |
| Some College | 902 | 22.56% |
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 | 3,712 | 3,455 | 1,299 |
| Hispanic | 218 | 218 | 109 |
| 2+ Races | 95 | 93 | 13 |
| Native American | 22 | 12 | 8 |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,792 | $52,076 | $37,139 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,293 | $0 | $46,842 |
| High School Graduate | $38,065 | $54,833 | $37,240 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,133 | $26,354 | $46,136 |
| Overall | $40,509 | $46,488 | $37,568 |
| Some College | $37,785 | $39,060 | $29,091 |
$40,509
Average Earnings
$46,488
Average Male
$37,568
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.63% of Madison residents speak only English, while 2.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,253 | 615 | 11.71% |
| Multiple | 95 | 13 | 13.68% |
| Native | 16 | 8 | 50% |
11.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.28%
Male Poverty Rate
11.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Madison is Native, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Madison is White, with 11.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.17% |
| Some College | 4.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 11.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,778 | $95,525 |
| Households | $62,180 | $79,612 |
| Married Families | $92,542 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,198 | $59,304 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
324
Number of Veterans
313
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 117 |
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| Korea | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 111 |
| 65 to 74 | 109 |
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 320 | 6.8% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
64%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
66.56%
Born in Madison
99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born
0.19%
Non Citizen
0.5%
Naturalized
99.3% of Madison residents were born in the United States, with 66.56% having been born in South Dakota. 0.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,954 | -23 | -0.38% |
| 2028 | 5,977 | -23 | -0.38% |
| 2027 | 6,000 | -22 | -0.37% |
| 2026 | 6,022 | -23 | -0.38% |
| 2025 | 6,045 | -23 | -0.38% |
| 2024 | 6,068 | -23 | -0.38% |
| 2023 | 6,091 | 19 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 6,072 | 16 | 0.26% |
| 2021 | 6,056 | -103 | -1.67% |
| 2020 | 6,159 | -1,087 | -15% |
| 2019 | 7,246 | -177 | -2.38% |
| 2018 | 7,423 | 107 | 1.46% |
| 2017 | 7,316 | 87 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 7,229 | 146 | 2.06% |
| 2015 | 7,083 | 126 | 1.81% |
| 2014 | 6,957 | 102 | 1.49% |
| 2013 | 6,855 | 68 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6,787 | 107 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 6,680 | 147 | 2.25% |
| 2010 | 6,533 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,540 | 283 | 4.52% |
| 1990 | 6,257 | 47 | 0.76% |
| 1980 | 6,210 | -105 | -1.66% |
| 1970 | 6,315 | 895 | 16.51% |
| 1960 | 5,420 | 267 | 5.18% |
| 1950 | 5,153 | 135 | 2.69% |
| 1940 | 5,018 | 729 | 17% |
| 1930 | 4,289 | 145 | 3.5% |
| 1920 | 4,144 | 1,007 | 32.1% |
| 1910 | 3,137 | 587 | 23.02% |
| 1900 | 2,550 | -3,404 | -57.17% |