Madison, Nebraska

Coordinates: 41°49′42″N 97°27′24″W / 41.82833°N 97.45667°W / 41.82833; -97.45667
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Madison, Nebraska
FIPS code
31-30240
GNIS feature ID2395810[2]
Websitemadison-ne.com

Madison is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Nebraska, United States.[3] The population was 2,283 at the 2020 census.

History

Madison was founded in 1867.[4] It was named from Madison County.[5] Madison was designated county seat in 1875.[6]

Geography

Madison is located just west of the junction of

U.S. Route 81 and Nebraska Highway 32.[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.15 square miles (2.98 km2), all land.[8]

Madison lies at an elevation of 1580 ft (482 m) above sea level.[9]: 2 

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880417—
1890930123.0%
19001,47959.0%
19101,70815.5%
19201,7351.6%
19301,8426.2%
19401,812−1.6%
19501,663−8.2%
19601,513−9.0%
19701,5955.4%
19801,95022.3%
19902,1359.5%
20002,36710.9%
20102,4383.0%
20202,283−6.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
2012 Estimate[11]

Madison is part of the Norfolk, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census

As of the

Latino
of any race were 48.8% of the population.

There were 760 households, of which 42.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.6% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.56.

The median age in the city was 32 years. 31.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census

As of the

Latino
of any race were 33.88% of the population.

There were 749 households, out of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.51.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.9 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $35,758, and the median income for a family was $40,733. Males had a median income of $25,550 versus $21,386 for females. The

poverty line
, including 22.1% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

The largest single employer in Madison is the Tyson Fresh Meats pork-processing plant, with 1,200 full-time employees.[13] Other major employers are Countryside Home, a nursing home with 93 full-time and 51 part-time employees; Madison City Schools, with 97 full-time employees; and D&D Industries, a manufacturer of wood pallets with 40 full-time employees.[9]: 3 

Climate

This

Köppen Climate Classification system, Madison has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.[14]

Climate data for Madison, Nebraska
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 0
(32) 		2
(36) 		8
(47) 		17
(62) 		22
(72) 		28
(82) 		31
(88) 		29
(85) 		25
(77) 		19
(66) 		9
(48) 		2
(35) 		16
(61)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −12
(10) 		−10
(14) 		−4
(24) 		2
(36) 		8
(47) 		14
(58) 		17
(63) 		16
(61) 		11
(51) 		4
(39) 		−4
(25) 		−10
(14) 		3
(37)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 15
(0.6) 		20
(0.8) 		38
(1.5) 		66
(2.6) 		100
(4) 		120
(4.6) 		84
(3.3) 		81
(3.2) 		66
(2.6) 		46
(1.8) 		28
(1.1) 		20
(0.8) 		680
(26.9)
Source: Weatherbase [15]

Transportation

Intercity bus service to the city is provided by Express Arrow.[16]

Notable people

See also

  • Impact of the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic on the meat industry in the United States

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Madison, Nebraska
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ "Madison, Madison County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  5. ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 162.
  6. ^ Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 128.
  7. ISBN 0-89933-256-0
    .
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  9. ^ a b Nebraska Public Power District, Community Facts: Madison, Nebraska, 2009-06-01. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  10. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved November 13, 2013.
  11. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  13. ^ "Locations". Archived 2011-01-02 at the Wayback Machine Tyson Foods. Retrieved 2011-02-12.
  14. ^ Climate Summary for Madison, Nebraska
  15. ^ "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on October 9, 2013.
  16. ^ "Locations". Retrieved July 20, 2023.

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