Madison County, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 8th-largest in Nebraska
The population of Madison County, Nebraska is 35,535 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $64,637, the median home value is $196,000, and the median age is 37.1.
The population of Madison County has grown 1.8% since 2010 (34,963 → 35,579), a +0.12% annualized rate.
35,535
Population
+0.12%
Annual growth
62
People / sq mi
$64,637
Median Income
$196,000
Median Home Value
Madison County covers 573 sq mi of land at 62.1 people per square mile.
About Madison County, NE
Madison County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 35,535. It ranks #8 among counties in Nebraska by population. The median age is 37.1, younger than the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
The median household income in Madison County is $64,637, below the US median of $74,580. 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $196,000, with monthly rent averaging $851. The homeownership rate of 67.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Madison County reflects 23.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 14.0 minutes each way.
Madison County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Madison County had a population of 34,963 in 2010 and 35,579 in 2024, a 1.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 35,727 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.13%.
35,579
Population (2024)
34,963
Population (2010)
35,727
Peak (2023)
0.13%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 34,963 |
| 2011 | 35,012 |
| 2012 | 35,088 |
| 2013 | 35,155 |
| 2014 | 35,087 |
| 2015 | 35,001 |
| 2016 | 34,951 |
| 2017 | 35,128 |
| 2018 | 35,166 |
| 2019 | 35,059 |
| 2020 | 35,530 |
| 2021 | 35,397 |
| 2022 | 35,427 |
| 2023 | 35,727 |
| 2024 | 35,579 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
37.1
Median Age
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Male
17.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 21.4% · Seniors (65+): 17.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $64,637$-10,348 vs state |
| Mean household income | $88,101 |
| Per-capita income | $35,734 |
| Poverty rate | 6.9%+0.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 66.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Madison County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
2.4%
Carpool
80.2%
Public transit
5.4%
Work from home
14.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$196,000$-27,800 vs state
Median home value
$851
Median rent
67.5%
Homeownership rate
15,371
Total housing units
92.1%
Occupied
7.9%
Vacant
32.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.8%
With health insurance
93.2%
With broadband internet
21.9%
Foreign-born
5.9%
Veterans (18+)
12.3%
With a disability
87.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.2%
High School+
23.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Madison County, Nebraska has a population of 35,535 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 62 people per square mile.
The population of Madison County has grown 1.8% since 2010 (34,963 → 35,579), a +0.12% annualized rate.
The median household income in Madison County, Nebraska is $64,637, with mean (average) household income of $88,101 and per-capita income of $35,734. 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Madison County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (81.4%), Hispanic or Latino (3.1%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Madison County, Nebraska is 37.1 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.
The median home value in Madison County is $196,000 and median monthly rent is $851. 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 15,371 total housing units, 7.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Madison County, Nebraska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.
Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Madison County, Nebraska, with a population of 488,197.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.