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Madison, NE
City in Madison County, Nebraska.
Population
2,079
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,769
ZIP codes
0
Madison and its ZIP codes
Madison at a glance
- Madison is about 69 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 63rd most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $62,738 a year, 18% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,200 (44% below Nebraska) and median rent is $971 a month.
Local data for Madison, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Madison, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,738
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$133,200
Median rent
$971/mo
Homeownership
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
14.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (680), German Americans (369), Cuban Americans (188).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Madison.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,641
21,946 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,225
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$401M
FY 2026, $11,275 per person
How people get to work
Madison, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled20.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 14.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madison, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
555
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
81
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 10°F
28.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madison, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.4%
U.S. 11.1% +8.3 pts
Cities near Madison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CrestonVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| HumphreyCity | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| CornleaVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| NorfolkCity | 13 mi | 18.1 |
| Battle CreekCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| LeighVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| StantonCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| TarnovVillage | 15 mi | 0 |
| LindsayVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Woodland ParkCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| Newman GroveCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| ClarksonCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| HadarVillage | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Meadow GroveVillage | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| Platte CenterVillage | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| HoskinsVillage | 21 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Madison, NE in?
- Madison is in Madison County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Madison, NE?
- About 2,079 people live in Madison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Madison?
- Nearby places include Creston (9.7 mi), Humphrey (9.8 mi), Cornlea (12 mi), Norfolk (13 mi), Battle Creek (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023