Madison County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Madison County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 35,535. It is the 8th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Madison County is 37.1 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Madison County is $64,637. This is 14% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $196,000. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $223,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 67.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Madison County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.9%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%.