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Madison, South Dakota

Madison, South Dakota is 37 miles NW of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 199 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Lake county. The population of the city is 6,540.

The People and Families of Madison

In Madison, about 47% of adults are married. Adults in Madison are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Madison had a median family income of $39,745. The people of Madison can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Madison political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,350. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Madison Housing

Of the housing in Madison, approximately 62% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Madison, 90% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Madison features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMadison Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Madison Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Madison Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Madison College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Madison Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Madison, SD

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens94
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men46
Well-Paid Single Women47
Age of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity29

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty44
Median Family Income35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work107
Working at Home63
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents104
People Living Alone95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Housing Recently Built35

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