Madelia, MN Demographics

A map of Madelia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,524	1,559	65.5%	65.1%
Hispanic	771	783	33.1%	32.7%
Multiracial	19	30	0.8%	1.3%
Asian	13	4	0.6%	0.2%
Black	0	17	0.0%	0.7%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.1%

Madelia, Minnesota has an estimated population of 2,327, a slight decrease from the 2,396 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.5% White, 33.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Madelia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Madelia has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Madelia, that probability was 47.0% in 2020 and 46.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Madelia is ranked the 242nd most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Madelia was ranked the 236th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Madelia's White Population

1,524 residents of Madelia, or 65.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Madelia is considerably lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Madelia ranks 850th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madelia's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Madelia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 65.5%.

Madelia is less White than neighboring Lewisville (69.8% White), Hanska (94.7% White), La Salle (100% White), Searles (94.5% White), and Lake Crystal (92.8% White).

Madelia's Black Population

0 residents of Madelia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Madelia is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Madelia ranks 329th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madelia's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Madelia's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Madelia is less Black than neighboring Lake Crystal (0.1% Black).

Madelia's Asian Population

13 residents of Madelia, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Madelia is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Madelia ranks 579th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madelia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 225.0%. Asian residents' share of Madelia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Madelia is more Asian than neighboring La Salle (0% Asian), Searles (0% Asian), and Lake Crystal (0% Asian). Madelia is less Asian than neighboring Lewisville (2% Asian), and Hanska (1.6% Asian).

Madelia's Hispanic Population

771 residents of Madelia, or 33.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Madelia is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Madelia ranks 10th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madelia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Madelia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 33.1%.

Madelia is more Hispanic than neighboring Lewisville (28.2% Hispanic), Hanska (1.8% Hispanic), La Salle (0% Hispanic), Searles (0% Hispanic), and Lake Crystal (4% Hispanic).

Madelia's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Madelia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Madelia is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Madelia ranks 716th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madelia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Madelia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Madelia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Crystal (0.8% Native American/Other).

Madelia's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Madelia, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Madelia is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Madelia ranks 821st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madelia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Madelia's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.8%.

Madelia is more Multiracial than neighboring Lewisville (0% Multiracial), and La Salle (0% Multiracial). Madelia is less Multiracial than neighboring Hanska (1.8% Multiracial), Searles (5.5% Multiracial), and Lake Crystal (2.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.