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Madison, NE


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Madison, Nebraska

Madison, Nebraska is 71 miles SW of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 87 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Madison county. The population of the city is 2,367.

The People and Families of Madison

In Madison, about 53% of adults are married. The size of households in Madison is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the city.

Approximately 25% of Madison is non-white. The city is home to people of a variety of races.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Madison.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Madison had a median family income of $40,733.

Political Inclinations

Among Madison political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $200. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Madison Housing

Of the housing in Madison, approximately 76% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Madison, 88% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Madison makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Madison strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyMadison Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Madison Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Madison Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Madison, NE

Comparing Madison to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Men66
Senior Citizens53
Age of the Population22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use46
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Affordability of Rents54
Affordability of Property Taxes57
People Living Alone42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime75
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