Madison, SD

Census Place

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2021 Population

6,388

11.9% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

US Representative

Dusty Johnson

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.2

2.16% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

18.1%

5.73% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$58,564

6.75% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$143,100

15.1% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

3,365

9.69% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Madison, SD had a population of 6.39k people with a median age of 36.2 and a median household income of $58,564. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Madison, SD declined from 7,249 to 6,388, a −11.9% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,861 to $58,564, a 6.75% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Madison, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.97%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.19%), White (Hispanic) (2.07%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.642%).

None of the households in Madison, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Madison, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Madison, SD are Dakota State University (598 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Madison, SD was $143,100, and the homeownership rate was 57%.

Most people in Madison, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 11.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Madison, SD was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Madison, SD is home to a population of 6.39k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.11% of Madison, SD residents were born outside of the country (71 people).

In 2021, there were 30.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.82k people) in Madison, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 190 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 140 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

99.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Madison, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Madison, SD was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Madison, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Madison, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.82k ± 123
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
190 ± 170
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
140 ± 137

3.41%

Hispanic Population

218 people

3.41% of the people in Madison, SD are hispanic (218 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Madison, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,140 ± 1,373 people
Ethiopia
2,462 ± 1,216 people
Guatemala
2,377 ± 1,195 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,140 South Dakota residents, followed by Ethiopia with 2,462 and Guatemala with 2,377.

Foreign-Born Population

1.11%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

71 people

1.24%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

90 people

As of 2021, 1.11% of Madison, SD residents (71 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Madison, SD was 1.24%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Madison, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
137 ± 85
Korea
68 ± 51
Gulf War (2001-)
37 ± 42

Madison, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Madison, SD employs 3.37k people. The largest industries in Madison, SD are Educational Services (533 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (498 people), and Retail Trade (492 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($105,305), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($99,457), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,714).

Males in South Dakota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,431. The income inequality in South Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

3.37k

2021 Value

± 431

−9.69%

1 Year decline

± 19.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Madison, SD declined at a rate of −9.69%, from 3.73k employees to 3.37k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Madison, SD, are Sales & Related Occupations (376 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (361 people), and Production Occupations (348 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Madison, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.37k

2021 Value

± 431

−9.69%

1 Year decline

± 19.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Madison, SD declined at a rate of −9.69%, from 3.73k employees to 3.37k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Madison, SD, are Educational Services (533 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (498 people), and Retail Trade (492 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Madison, SD, though some of these residents may live in Madison, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,115

Median earning men ± $4,567

$30,877

Median earning women ± $4,631

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($99,605), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($98,043), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($46,012).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($36,946), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($34,375), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($34,205).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $6.49B, followed by Other ag prods. ($5.75B) and Live animals/fish ($4.59B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for South Dakota.

$51.6B

2020 Value in South Dakota

$98.1B

Projected 2050 Value in South Dakota

90.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Dakota trade was $51.6B. This is expected to increase 90.3% to $98.1B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Minnesota
$6.09B
Iowa
$3.04B
North Dakota
$2.14B

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Minnesota with $6.09B, followed by Iowa with $3.04B and North Dakota and $2.14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 61.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.63%).

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing the state of South Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Madison, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Madison, SD. Showing the available data for South Dakota.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.63%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 61.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.63%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Dakota

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John Thune

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Mike Rounds

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing South Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Madison, SD

Dusty Johnson

South Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Madison, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Madison, SD have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Madison, SD awarded 598 degrees. The student population of Madison, SD in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 2,025 male students and 1,194 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Madison, SD are White (482 and 84.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (28 and 4.92%), Asian (21 and 3.69%), and Black or African American (18 and 3.16%).

The largest universities in Madison, SD by number of degrees awarded are Dakota State University (598 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Madison, SD are General Computer & Information Sciences (141 and 23.6%), Computer & Information Systems Security (123 and 20.6%), and Information Science (66 and 11%).

The median tuition cost in Madison, SD for a public four year colleges is $7,616 for in-state students and $10,718 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Madison, SD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 62.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,219 (62.9% men and 37.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,219 students enrolled in Madison, SD, 62.9% men and 37.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,541 records, of which 39.6% were women and 60.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Computer & Information Sciences
69 degrees awarded
System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management
33 degrees awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
81 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Madison, SD was General Computer & Information Sciences with 69 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Madison, SD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Dakota State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

598 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dakota State University with 598 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 417 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Madison, SD, which is 2.3 times more than the 181 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 482 degrees mean that there were 17.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 28 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,616) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,017) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Dakota.

Measure

In 2021, 0.528% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.395% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (202k), Some college (152k), and Bachelors Degree (127k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Madison, SD was $143,100 in 2021, which is 0.584 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $124,300 to $143,100, a 15.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Madison, SD is 57%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Madison, SD have an average commute time of 11.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Madison, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$143,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$30,824

$1,386

Median Property Taxes

±$255

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Madison, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Madison, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57%

Homeownership

2021

60.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 57% of the housing units in Madison, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Madison, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Madison, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,564

Median Household Income

± $5,504

2.43k

Number of Households

± 363

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.43k households in Madison, SD grew to $58,564 from the previous year's value of $54,861.

The following chart displays the households in Madison, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Madison, SD is from South Dakota.

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in South Dakota

0.43

2020 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2021, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.94% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.6%)
Carpooled (6.63%)
Walked (5.7%)

In 2021, 81.6% of workers in Madison, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.63%) and those who walked to work (5.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

11.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Madison, SD have a shorter commute time (11.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.406% of the workforce in Madison, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Madison, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Madison, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Madison, SD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Madison, SD (1.06k out of 5.89k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Madison, SD is White, followed by Two Or More and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.3% of the population of Madison, SD has health coverage, with 46.2% on employee plans, 16.6% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 2.5% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lake County, SD see 1422 patients per year on average, which represents a 2% decrease from the previous year (1451 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2498 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 780 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Lake County, SD.

1,422 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lake County, SD

Primary care physicians in Lake County, SD see an average of 1,422 patients per year. This represents a 2% decrease from the previous year (1,451 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lake County, SD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 26.8% between 18 and 34 years, 31.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.7%

Uninsured

46.2%

Employer Coverage

16.6%

Medicaid

16%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

2.5%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Madison, SD declined by 20.7% from 7.18% to 5.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Madison, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.