Madison, Nebraska

{{Use American English|date=June 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |name = Madison, Nebraska |settlement_type = City

|unit_pref = Imperial |area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2023">{{cite web |title=2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Nebraska|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2023_Gazetteer/2023_gaz_place_31.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=June 14, 2024}}</ref> |area_total_km2 = 3.04 |area_land_km2 = 3.04 |area_water_km2 = 0.00 |area_total_sq_mi = 1.18 |area_land_sq_mi = 1.18 |area_water_sq_mi = 0.00

|population_as_of = 2020 |population_footnotes = <ref name="Census 2020">{{Cite web| url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=&g=1600000US3130240&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P1| title=P1. Race – Madison city, Nebraska: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| access-date=June 13, 2024}}</ref> |population_total = 2283 |pop_est_as_of = |pop_est_footnotes = |population_est = |population_density_km2 = 749.88 |population_density_sq_mi = 1942.98

|timezone = Central (CST) |utc_offset = -6 |timezone_DST = CDT |utc_offset_DST = -5 |elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/> |elevation_ft = 1581 |coordinates = {{coord|41|49|42|N|97|27|24|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}} |postal_code_type = ZIP code |postal_code = 68748 |area_code = 402 |blank_name = FIPS code |blank_info = 31-30240 |blank1_name = GNIS feature ID |blank1_info = 2395810<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2395810}}</ref> |website = {{URL|madison-ne.com}} |footnotes = }}

'''Madison''' is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Nebraska, United States.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The population was 2,283 at the 2020 census.<ref name="Census 2020"/>

==History== Madison was founded in 1867,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.casde.unl.edu/history/counties/madison/madison/ | title=Madison, Madison County | publisher=University of Nebraska | work=Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies | accessdate=19 August 2014}}</ref> named from Madison County.<ref>{{cite book|author=Chicago and North Western Railway Company|title=A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OspBAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA162|year=1908|page=162}}</ref> It was designated the county seat in 1875.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=InM_AAAAYAAJ&pg=PA128 | title=History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1 | publisher=S.J. Clarke Publishing Company | author=Burr, George L. | year=1921 | pages=128}}</ref>

==Geography== The city is in southeastern Madison County, located just west of the junction of U.S. Route 81 and Nebraska Highway 32.<ref>DeLorme. "Nebraska Atlas & Gazetteer". 1st ed. Freeport: DeLorme, 1996, 39. {{ISBN|0-89933-256-0}}.</ref> US 81 leads north {{convert|15|mi}} to Norfolk, the largest city in the county, and south {{convert|30|mi}} to Columbus, while Highway 32 leads east {{convert|39|mi}} to West Point and west {{Convert|34|mi}} to Petersburg.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Madison has a total area of {{convert|1.18|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2023"/> Union Creek passes through the city just north of downtown, flowing east to join the Elkhorn River near Stanton. Taylor Creek joins Union Creek in Madison, entering the city from the north.

Madison lies at an elevation of {{convert|1580|ft}} above sea level,<ref name=nppd>Nebraska Public Power District, ''[http://sites.nppd.com/aedc/FactsBook/Madisonbook.pdf Community Facts: Madison, Nebraska] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716085744/http://sites.nppd.com/aedc/FactsBook/Madisonbook.pdf |date=July 16, 2011 }}'', 2009-06-01. Retrieved 2009-10-20.</ref>{{rp|2}} rising to nearly {{convert|1700|ft}} at the southern border of the city.

==Demographics== {{US Census population |1880= 417 |1890= 930 |1900= 1479 |1910= 1708 |1920= 1735 |1930= 1842 |1940= 1812 |1950= 1663 |1960= 1513 |1970= 1595 |1980= 1950 |1990= 2135 |2000= 2367 |2010= 2438 |2020= 2283 |align-fn=center |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=November 13, 2013}}</ref><br>2012 Estimate<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012-3.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012|accessdate=November 13, 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019235623/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012-3.html|archivedate=October 19, 2013}}</ref> | align = right }} Madison is part of the Norfolk, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.

===2020 census=== As of the 2020 census, Madison had a population of 2,283. The median age was 33.8 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 13.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 100.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 102.0 males age 18 and over.<ref name="Census2020DP">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME,DP1_0021P,DP1_0024P,DP1_0025C,DP1_0049C,DP1_0045C,DP1_0069C,DP1_0073C,DP1_0125P,DP1_0126P,DP1_0129P,DP1_0133P,DP1_0137P,DP1_0138P,DP1_0139P,DP1_0141P,DP1_0142P,DP1_0143P,DP1_0145P,DP1_0146P,DP1_0147C,DP1_0148C,DP1_0149C,DP1_0156C,DP1_0157C,DP1_0158C,DP1_0159P,DP1_0160P&for=place%3A30240&in=state%3A31|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=April 30, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.<ref name="Census2020DHC">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME,P2_002N,P2_003N&for=place%3A30240&in=state%3A31|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2023|access-date=April 30, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>

There were 717 households in Madison, of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 52.0% were married-couple households, 17.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 21.8% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>

There were 795 housing units, of which 9.8% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 13.6%.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>

{| class="wikitable" |+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census<ref name="Census2020PL">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME,P1_001N,P1_003N,P1_004N,P1_005N,P1_006N,P1_007N,P1_008N,P1_009N,P2_001N,P2_002N,H1_001N,H1_002N&for=place%3A30240&in=state%3A31|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=April 30, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref> ! Race !! Number !! Percent |- | White || 1,070 || 46.9% |- | Black or African American || 15 || 0.7% |- | American Indian and Alaska Native || 25 || 1.1% |- | Asian || 120 || 5.3% |- | Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 1 || 0.0% |- | Some other race || 575 || 25.2% |- | Two or more races || 477 || 20.9% |- | ''Hispanic or Latino (of any race)'' || 1,178 || 51.6% |}

===2010 census=== As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-06-24}}</ref> of 2010, there were 2,438 people, 760 households, and 550 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2120.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 818 housing units at an average density of {{convert|711.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 65.3% White, 1.0% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 30.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 48.8% of the population.

There were 760 households, of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.6% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.56.

The median age in the city was 32 years. 31.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

===2000 census=== As of the census of 2000, there were 2,367 people, 749 households, and 533 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,072.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 802 housing units at an average density of {{convert|702.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 75.37% White, 0.63% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 22.48% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.88% of the population.

There were 749 households, out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.51.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.9 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $35,758, and the median income for a family was $40,733. Males had a median income of $25,550 versus $21,386 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,620. About 9.5% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.1% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over. ==Economy== The largest single employer in Madison is the Tyson Fresh Meats pork-processing plant, with 1,200 full-time employees.<ref>[http://www.tysonfoods.com/Business-to-Business/Fresh-Meats/Locations.aspx "Locations".] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110102072559/http://www.tysonfoods.com/Business-to-Business/Fresh-Meats/Locations.aspx |date=2011-01-02 }} [http://www.tysonfoods.com/ Tyson Foods.] Retrieved 2011-02-12.</ref> Other major employers are Countryside Home, a nursing home with 93 full-time and 51 part-time employees; Madison City Schools, with 97 full-time employees; and D&D Industries, a manufacturer of wood pallets with 40 full-time employees.<ref name=nppd />{{rp|3}}

==Climate== This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Madison has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=80552&cityname=Madison%2C+Nebraska%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Madison, Nebraska] </ref> {{Weather box |location = Madison, Nebraska |single line = Yes |metric first = Yes |Jan high F = 32 |Feb high F = 36 |Mar high F = 47 |Apr high F = 62 |May high F = 72 |Jun high F = 82 |Jul high F = 88 |Aug high F = 85 |Sep high F = 77 |Oct high F = 66 |Nov high F = 48 |Dec high F = 35 |year high F = 61 |Jan low F = 10 |Feb low F = 14 |Mar low F = 24 |Apr low F = 36 |May low F = 47 |Jun low F = 58 |Jul low F = 63 |Aug low F = 61 |Sep low F = 51 |Oct low F = 39 |Nov low F = 25 |Dec low F = 14 |year low F = 37 |Jan precipitation inch = 0.6 |Feb precipitation inch = 0.8 |Mar precipitation inch = 1.5 |Apr precipitation inch = 2.6 |May precipitation inch = 4 |Jun precipitation inch = 4.6 |Jul precipitation inch = 3.3 |Aug precipitation inch = 3.2 |Sep precipitation inch = 2.6 |Oct precipitation inch = 1.8 |Nov precipitation inch = 1.1 |Dec precipitation inch = 0.8 |year precipitation inch = 26.9 |source 1 = Weatherbase <ref name=Weatherbase> {{cite web |url =http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=80552&cityname=Madison-Nebraska |publisher=Weatherbase |title=Weatherbase.com |year=2013 }} Retrieved on October 9, 2013. </ref> |date=October 2013 }}

==Transportation== Intercity bus service to the city is provided by Express Arrow.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://expressarrow.com/locations/|title=Locations|access-date=July 20, 2023}}</ref>

==Notable people== * Frances Louise Long (1885–1946), plant ecologist who worked in the fields of plant physiology and pollination * Horace L. McBride, lieutenant general in the U.S. Army and commander of the 80th Infantry Division in Europe during World War II * Armitage Trail (1902–1930), author of ''Scarface'', born in Madison but his family moved away soon after

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== * {{Official website|www.madison-ne.com}}

Category:Madison, Nebraska Category:Cities in Nebraska Category:Cities in Madison County, Nebraska Category:County seats in Nebraska Category:Norfolk micropolitan area, Nebraska Category:Populated places in the United States established in 1867 Category:1867 establishments in Nebraska