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 skews on age — the median resident is 37.1, younger than the national median. Madison County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 35,535. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Nebraska in the country, at #8 by population.
The typical household here earns about $64,637, below the US median of $78,538. Only 6.9% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $196,000, with typical rent around $851.
Roughly 23.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Just 5.4% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 14 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.
Madison County, NE Climate
Madison County, NE has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F) and receives about 685 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.1°C
Avg Temp
685
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -7° / 20° | 12 mm |
| February | -3° / 26° | 18 mm |
| March | 2° / 36° | 52 mm |
| April | 10° / 49° | 70 mm |
| May | 16° / 60° | 103 mm |
| June | 21° / 71° | 104 mm |
| July | 23° / 74° | 88 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 76 mm |
| September | 17° / 63° | 62 mm |
| October | 11° / 51° | 47 mm |
| November | 2° / 35° | 36 mm |
| December | -4° / 24° | 17 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Madison County, NE
The most comfortable months to visit Madison County, NE are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -13°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.