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Madison

County:
Dane County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
84.215
State:
Wisconsin

Madison is a city located in Dane County, Wisconsin. Madison has a 2026 population of 290,508. It is also the county seat of Dane County. Madison is currently growing at a rate of 0.9% annually and its population has increased by 5.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 274,884 in 2020.

The median household income in Madison is $78,050 with a poverty rate of 16.37%. The median age in Madison is 31.8 years: 31.5 years for males, and 32.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.1 males.

290.5K
Total Population
3,450
Density (mi²)
2.6K 0.9%
Growth

Madison Population

Madison Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026290,5082,6040.9%
2025287,9042,6040.91%
2024285,3004,1381.47%
2023281,1623,7461.35%
2022277,4166,2772.32%
2021271,139-3,745-1.36%
2020274,8842170.08%
2019260,3372,0230.78%
2018258,3142,0870.81%
2017256,2273,0921.22%
2016253,1353,9251.57%
2015249,2102,9771.21%
2014246,2332,6371.08%
2013243,5963,3911.41%
2012240,2053,0071.27%
2011237,1983,2211.38%
2010233,9777680.33%
2000208,05416,7928.78%
1990191,26220,64612.1%
1980170,616-1,193-0.69%
1970171,80945,10335.6%
1960126,70630,65031.91%
195096,05628,60942.42%
194067,4479,54816.49%
193057,89919,52150.87%
192038,37812,84750.32%
191025,5316,36733.22%
190019,1645,73842.74%
189013,4263,10230.05%
188010,3241,14812.51%
18709,1762,56538.8%
18606,611110.17%
18506,6005,100340%
18401,50000%

Median Age

Overall: 31.8 years
Female: 32.2 years
Male: 31.5 years

Madison Adults

There are 233,286 adults, (36,240 of whom are seniors) in Madison.

Sex Ratio

Female: 138,936 (50%)
Male: 139,065 (50%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Madison includes 71.35% White, 8.02% Asian, 7.23% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White198,36071.35%
Two or more races29,29910.54%
Asian22,2928.02%
Black or African American20,1127.23%
Other race6,9292.49%
Native American9670.35%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander420.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races14,8515.34%
Other race5,5552%
White4,9851.79%
Native American5100.18%
Black or African American1500.05%
Asian1140.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White193,37569.56%
Asian22,1787.98%
Black or African American19,9627.18%
Two or more races14,4485.2%
Other race1,3740.49%
Native American4570.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander420.02%

Madison Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Madison 's average per capita income is $60,076. Household income levels show a median of $78,050. The poverty rate stands at 16.37%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$136,303$170,185
Families$116,964$148,127
Households$78,050$105,566
Non Families$54,385$71,659

$60,076

Average Income

$78,050

Median Household Income

16.37%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)