City · Minnesota
Madison, Minnesota
Madison, city, in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. Madison had 1,504 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,518 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,550 (±106). GEOID 2739266.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,504
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,518 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,550 ±106
Median household income
$61,172
±$6,359 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$97,000
±$20,385 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$838
±$141 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Madison and what county is it in?
Madison is a city in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It covers 1.1 square miles of land, 1,446 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Madison, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,504 people lived in Madison on July 1, 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 1,518 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,550 (±106).
| Measure | Madison | Lac qui Parle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,550 ±106 | 6,682 | no clear change |
| Households | 737 ±66 | 2,924 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.01 ±0.15 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 915 ±71 | 3,469 | no clear change |
Madison's population since 2000
From 1,768 in 2000 to 1,504 in 2025: down 14.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Madison 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?
The median resident of Madison is 51.3 years old; 19.7% are under 18 and 35.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.3%.
| Measure | Madison | Lac qui Parle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.3 ±3.7 | 47.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.7% ±2.9 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 35.7% ±3.5 pts | 27.6% | – |
| Male | 47.9% ±3.1 pts | 51.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.2% ±2.3 pts | 92.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±2.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6% ±0.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.5% ±3.5 pts | 8.6% | – |
| With a disability | 21.8% ±3.9 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.4% ±1.9 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.8% ±3.8 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3% ±1.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.7% ±4.0 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
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 earn?
Half of Madison's 737 households earn less than $61,172 a year (±$6,359), against $74,432 in Lac qui Parle County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $53,843 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Madison | Lac qui Parle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,172 ±$6,359 | $74,432 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,558 ±$18,178 | $100,325 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,909 ±$7,629 | $44,004 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.9% ±3.5 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.1% ±7.8 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.2% ±4.0 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.2% ±5.5 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.1% ±6.0 pts | 85.4% | – |
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?
Owners occupy 73.1% of Madison's occupied homes and renters 26.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $97,000 by its owner (±$20,385). The median renter pays $838 a month including utilities, and 35.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Madison | Lac qui Parle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $97,000 ±$20,385 | $157,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $838 ±$141 | $728 | +$196 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.6% ±12.7 pts | 33.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $971 ±$50 | $1,335 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.1% ±6.4 pts | 82.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.9% ±6.4 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Housing units | 915 ±71 | 3,469 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 29.0% ±12.0 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.9% ±5.0 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 34.8% ±6.1 pts | 42.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.2% ±3.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
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 building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Madison in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.7 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 work and get to work?
73.0% of Madison's workers drive alone and 9.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.6%.
| Measure | Madison | Lac qui Parle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.8% ±4.3 pts | 60.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% ±1.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 73.0% ±6.3 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6% ±4.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 6.6% ±3.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.1% ±3.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.2 min ±3.0 | 16.9 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?
No census tract lies mostly in Madison; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1801Lac qui Parle County | 2,213 | $65,625 |
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) · Census block assignment files
How does Madison compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Madison is the 8,724th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 299th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Madison ranks 489th 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 | 299th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 410th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 125th | 562 |
| Median household income | 489th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 324th | 562 |
| Median home value | 554th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 365th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 165th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 442nd | 559 |
| Median age | 51st | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 393rd | 561 |
| Work from home | 381st | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 518th | 562 |
Madison's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Madison 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?
14 of the 57 figures for Madison 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 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.