City · Minnesota
Madison Lake, Minnesota
Madison Lake, city, in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. Madison Lake had 1,315 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,247 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,322 (±193). GEOID 2739320.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,315
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,247 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,322 ±193
Median household income
$87,727
±$14,266 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$303,100
±$38,631 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$596
±$516 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Madison Lake and what county is it in?
Madison Lake is a city in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It covers 1.4 square miles of land, 909 residents per square mile in 2020.
Madison Lake is in the Mankato, MN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Madison Lake, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,315 people lived in Madison Lake on July 1, 2025, up 5.2% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 1,247 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,322 (±193).
| Measure | Madison Lake | Blue Earth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,322 ±193 | 69,871 | +346 |
| Households | 572 ±78 | 27,606 | +143 |
| Average household size | 2.31 ±0.25 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 721 ±92 | 29,864 | +251 |
Madison Lake's population since 2000
From 837 in 2000 to 1,315 in 2025: up 57.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Madison Lake as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Madison Lake?
The median resident of Madison Lake is 40.0 years old; 24.4% are under 18 and 21.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 3.2%.
| Measure | Madison Lake | Blue Earth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 ±4.5 | 31.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.4% ±5.4 pts | 19.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.3% ±5.3 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Male | 49.2% ±4.6 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.9% ±4.1 pts | 84.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±3.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±2.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.7% ±3.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8% ±3.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 11.6% ±3.5 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2% ±1.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.0% ±2.3 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.2% ±7.5 pts | 34.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.1% ±6.6 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.0% ±3.5 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Madison Lake earn?
Half of Madison Lake's 572 households earn less than $87,727 a year (±$14,266), against $74,477 in Blue Earth County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $105,532 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Madison Lake | Blue Earth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,727 ±$14,266 | $74,477 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $112,945 ±$17,561 | $93,438 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,690 ±$8,840 | $37,155 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.8% ±3.6 pts | 15.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.9% ±6.3 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.8% ±3.2 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% ±4.0 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.6% ±5.6 pts | 88.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Madison Lake?
Owners occupy 68.9% of Madison Lake's occupied homes and renters 31.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $303,100 by its owner (±$38,631).
| Measure | Madison Lake | Blue Earth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $303,100 ±$38,631 | $266,700 | +$48,839 |
| Median gross rent | $596 ±$516 | $1,123 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.7% ±22.3 pts | 41.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,970 ±$105 | $1,662 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.9% ±8.4 pts | 61.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.1% ±8.4 pts | 38.6% | – |
| Housing units | 721 ±92 | 29,864 | +251 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3% ±10.8 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.7% ±7.2 pts | 58.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.3% ±3.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 17.1% ±5.6 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.9% ±7.8 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Madison Lake building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units in Madison Lake in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 13.7 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Madison Lake work and get to work?
78.2% of Madison Lake's workers drive alone and 13.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Madison Lake | Blue Earth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.7% ±5.9 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±2.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.2% ±7.5 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.9% ±2.6 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.9% ±4.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.0% ±6.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.1 min ±3.1 | 16.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Madison Lake?
No census tract lies mostly in Madison Lake; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1701Blue Earth County | 5,481 | $92,188 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Madison Lake) · Census block assignment files
How does Madison Lake compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Madison Lake is the 9,267th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 320th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Madison Lake ranks 297th of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 320th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 92nd | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 238th | 562 |
| Median household income | 297th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 178th | 562 |
| Median home value | 298th | 559 |
| Poverty rate | 267th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 134th | 559 |
| Median age | 340th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 436th | 561 |
| Work from home | 244th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 305th | 562 |
Madison Lake's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Madison Lake with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Madison Lake?
20 of the 57 figures for Madison Lake on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Madison Lake are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Madison Lake.