Madison County, NE

County

Demographics of Madison

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

23.8%

Households with Children

30.1%

School Enrollment K-12

4,343

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.9%
School Age (5-17): 18.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.3%
Working Age (35-54): 23.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.1%
Seniors (65+): 17.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 8.9%
High School / GED: 29.9%
Some College or Associate's: 37.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.1%
Single Parents: 8.9%
Couples & Adults: 30.8%
Living Alone: 39.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 16.3%
Asian: 1.3%
Black or African American: 0.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 73.0%
Puerto Rican: 0.7%
Cuban: 8.5%
Dominican: 0.8%
Central American: 9.1%
South American: 2.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 49.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 50.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 70.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 87.1%
Spanish: 10.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 5.9%
High School (9-12): 5.1%
College / Graduate: 5.5%
Not Enrolled: 74.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Madison County

Neighborhoods in Madison County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources