Madison County Demographics

A map of Madison County's Population by Race

Madison County, Nebraska has an estimated population of 35,532, a less than 1% change from the 35,585 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Madison County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Madison has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Nebraska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Madison County, that probability was 36.4% in 2020 and 37.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Madison County is ranked the 8th most populous county in Nebraska, out of 93 counties. Madison County was ranked the 8th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Madison County's White Population

27,448 residents of Madison County, or 77.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Madison County is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Madison County ranks 81st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison County's White population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Madison County's population has decreased from 78.2% to 77.2%.

Madison County is more White than neighboring Platte County (72.7% White). Madison County is less White than neighboring Pierce County (93.6% White), Stanton County (89% White), Boone County (93.5% White), and Antelope County (92.8% White).

Madison County's Black Population

278 residents of Madison County, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Madison County is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Madison County ranks 13th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison County's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.2%. Black residents' share of Madison County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Madison County is more Black than neighboring Pierce County (0.4% Black), Platte County (0.7% Black), Stanton County (0.1% Black), and Boone County (0% Black).

Madison County's Asian Population

447 residents of Madison County, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Madison County is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Madison County ranks 10th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison County's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Madison County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Madison County is more Asian than neighboring Pierce County (0.2% Asian), Platte County (0.2% Asian), Stanton County (1.1% Asian), Boone County (0.2% Asian), and Antelope County (0.2% Asian).

Madison County's Hispanic Population

5,797 residents of Madison County, or 16.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Madison County is slightly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Madison County ranks 9th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Madison County's population has increased from 15.5% to 16.3%.

Madison County is more Hispanic than neighboring Pierce County (2.7% Hispanic), Stanton County (7% Hispanic), Boone County (4.3% Hispanic), and Antelope County (4% Hispanic). Madison County is less Hispanic than neighboring Platte County (23.7% Hispanic).

Madison County's Native American/Other Population

376 residents of Madison County, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Madison County is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Madison County ranks 12th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Madison County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Madison County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pierce County (0.8% Native American/Other), Platte County (0.3% Native American/Other), Stanton County (0.1% Native American/Other), Boone County (0.1% Native American/Other), and Antelope County (0.7% Native American/Other).

Madison County's Multiracial Population

1,186 residents of Madison County, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Madison County is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Madison County ranks 47th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 30.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Madison County's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.3%.

Madison County is more Multiracial than neighboring Pierce County (2.4% Multiracial), Platte County (2.4% Multiracial), Stanton County (2.7% Multiracial), Boone County (1.9% Multiracial), and Antelope County (1.5% 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.