Madison County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Madison County has a population of 35,532 residents and a median age of 37.4 years, making it the #1,327 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 13.1%. The median home value is $208,500, and the median household income is $63,128, which is 16% below the national median.
Demographics
Madison County has a population of 35,532, making it the #1,327 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.4 years, which is 3.9% below the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Madison County is $63,128, ranking #1,782 out of 3,222 counties — 16.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.1% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
The median home value in Madison County is $208,500 (-26.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $881/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.4%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Madison County, 23.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 29.7% below the national average, ranking #1,406 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Madison County is 78.3 years. 16.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
15.1% of adults in Madison County smoke , 40.3% are obese , and 22.5% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 16.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 20.3 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
10.8% of children in Madison County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.3 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 19.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Madison County is 64.1%. The mean commute time is 16.3 min, which is 41.1% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Madison County voted Republican with a margin of 56.0%. The vote was 21.4% Dem / 77.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.5 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Madison County, Nebraska
Madison County, Nebraska has a total population of 35,532, making it the 1,327th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Madison County is 37.4 years, which is 3.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Madison County is $63,128, which ranks #1,782 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.
The median home value in Madison County is $208,500, 26.0% below the national median. Renters in Madison County pay a median gross rent of $881 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Madison County, 23.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.3 min.
Madison County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.3%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
All data for Madison County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.