Madison, Wisconsin Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Madison, Wisconsin is 275,568 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 79th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Wisconsin. The median household income is $76,983, the median home value is $346,900, and the median age is 31.8.

The population has grown 22.1% since 2010 (233,730 → 285,300).

275,568

Population

3296

People / sq mi

$76,983

Median Income

$346,900

Median Home Value

Madison covers 83.6 sq mi of land at 3296 people per square mile.

About Madison, WI

Madison is a city in Wisconsin with a population of 275,568. It ranks #2 among cities in Wisconsin by population. The median age is 31.8, younger than the national median. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The median household income in Madison is $76,983, near the US median of $74,580. 6.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $346,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,364. The homeownership rate of 46.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Madison reflects 59.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 18.2% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.4 minutes each way.

Madison city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Madison city had a population of 233,730 in 2010 and 285,300 in 2024, a 22.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 285,300 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.44%.

285,300

Population (2024)

233,730

Population (2010)

285,300

Peak (2024)

1.44%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	233,730	-	-	estimate
2011	236,908	+3,178	+1.36%	estimate
2012	239,880	+2,972	+1.25%	estimate
2013	243,233	+3,353	+1.40%	estimate
2014	245,848	+2,615	+1.08%	estimate
2015	248,788	+2,940	+1.20%	estimate
2016	252,677	+3,889	+1.56%	estimate
2017	255,786	+3,109	+1.23%	estimate
2018	257,854	+2,068	+0.81%	estimate
2019	259,680	+1,826	+0.71%	estimate
2020	274,884	+15,204	+5.85%	estimate
2021	271,139	-3,745	-1.36%	estimate
2022	277,416	+6,277	+2.32%	estimate
2023	281,162	+3,746	+1.35%	estimate
2024	285,300	+4,138	+1.47%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	73.0%
Black or African American	7.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$76,983

Median Household Income

$48,557

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$346,900

Median Home Value

$1,364

Median Rent

46.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.7%

High School+

59.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

5.8%

Drive Alone

57.6%

Public Transit

18.2%

Work From Home

19.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

34.5%

Foreign Born

85.6%

Non-English at Home

3.6%

Veterans

9.1%

With Disability

95.7%

Health Insurance

97.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	31.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	16.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	9.1%
Manufacturing	7.8%
Information	6.6%
Public Administration	4.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.2%
Transportation & Warehousing	3.2%
Construction	3.0%
Retail Trade	2.4%
Agriculture & Mining	0.3%

Largest cities in Wisconsin

Milwaukee (569,756)Green Bay (106,585)Kenosha (99,147)Racine (77,155)Appleton (74,873)Waukesha (70,779)Eau Claire (69,274)Oshkosh (66,247)Janesville (65,813)West Allis (59,588)View all Wisconsin cities →

Largest counties in Wisconsin

Milwaukee County (927,656)Dane County (564,777)Waukesha County (409,040)Brown County (269,425)Racine County (196,888)

Part of Wisconsin

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Metro areas in Wisconsin

Minneapolis (3,693,351)Milwaukee (1,566,361)Madison (683,967)Green Bay (329,375)Duluth (280,710)Appleton (244,163)Racine (196,888)Eau Claire (172,886)All US metros →

City rankings

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Common questions about Madison, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions

Madison, Wisconsin has a population of 275,568 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 79th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Wisconsin.

The median household income in Madison, Wisconsin is $76,983, with 6.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Madison, Wisconsin is $346,900, with median monthly rent at $1,364 and a homeownership rate of 46.6%.

The median age in Madison, Wisconsin is 31.8 years. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The population has grown 22.1% since 2010 (233,730 → 285,300).