Madison, NE Demographics

A map of Madison's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,136	1,178	54.6%	51.6%
White	698	911	33.6%	39.9%
Asian	170	120	8.2%	5.3%
Native American/Other	43	22	2.1%	1.0%
Multiracial	29	38	1.4%	1.7%
Black	3	14	0.1%	0.6%

Madison, Nebraska has an estimated population of 2,079, a decrease from the 2,283 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.6% Hispanic, 33.6% White, 8.2% Asian, 2.1% Native American/Other, 1.4% Multiracial, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Madison, 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 considerably more 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, that probability was 57.1% in 2020 and 58.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Madison is ranked the 63rd most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 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). Madison was ranked the 56th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Madison's White Population

698 residents of Madison, or 33.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Madison is significantly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Madison ranks 581st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's White population has declined by an estimated 23.4%. White residents' share of Madison's population has decreased from 39.9% to 33.6%.

Madison is less White than neighboring Humphrey (96.6% White), Creston (98.2% White), Cornlea (100% White), Norfolk (77.9% White), and Tarnov (88.9% White).

Madison's Black Population

3 residents of Madison, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Madison is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Madison ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Black population has declined by an estimated 78.6%. Black residents' share of Madison's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Madison is more Black than neighboring Creston (0% Black), Cornlea (0% Black), and Tarnov (0% Black). Madison is less Black than neighboring Norfolk (1% Black).

Madison's Asian Population

170 residents of Madison, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Madison is higher than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Madison ranks 1st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Asian population has grown by an estimated 41.7%. Asian residents' share of Madison's population has increased from 5.3% to 8.2%.

Madison is more Asian than neighboring Humphrey (0.1% Asian), Creston (0% Asian), Cornlea (0% Asian), Norfolk (1% Asian), and Tarnov (0% Asian).

Madison's Hispanic Population

1,136 residents of Madison, or 54.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Madison is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Madison ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Madison's population has increased from 51.6% to 54.6%.

Madison is more Hispanic than neighboring Humphrey (1% Hispanic), Creston (1.8% Hispanic), Cornlea (0% Hispanic), Norfolk (15.5% Hispanic), and Tarnov (0% Hispanic).

Madison's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Madison, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Madison is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Madison ranks 165th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 95.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Madison's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.1%.

Madison is more Native American/Other than neighboring Humphrey (0.7% Native American/Other), Creston (0% Native American/Other), Cornlea (0% Native American/Other), Norfolk (1.1% Native American/Other), and Tarnov (0% Native American/Other).

Madison's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Madison, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Madison is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Madison ranks 439th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Madison's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Madison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Madison is more Multiracial than neighboring Creston (0% Multiracial), and Cornlea (0% Multiracial). Madison is less Multiracial than neighboring Norfolk (3.5% Multiracial), and Tarnov (11.1% 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.