Madison, Nebraska facts for kids
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Madison, Nebraska
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Tyson Fresh Meats pork plant in Madison
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Location in Madison County and the state of Nebraska
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 Madison, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Madison, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.18 sq mi (3.04 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,581 ft (482 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,283 |
| • Density | 1,942.98/sq mi (749.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68748
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-30240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395810 |
Madison is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,283 at the 2020 census.
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History
Madison was founded in 1867, named from Madison County. It was designated the county seat in 1875.
Geography
The city is in southeastern Madison County, located just west of the junction of U.S. Route 81 and Nebraska Highway 32. US 81 leads north 15 miles (24 km) to Norfolk, the largest city in the county, and south 30 miles (48 km) to Columbus, while Highway 32 leads east 39 miles (63 km) to West Point and west 34 miles (55 km) to Petersburg.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Madison has a total area of 1.18 square miles (3.06 km2), all land. Union Creek passes through the city just north of downtown, flowing east to join the Elkhorn River near Stanton. Taylor Creek joins Union Creek in Madison, entering the city from the north.
Madison lies at an elevation of 1,580 feet (480 m) above sea level, rising to nearly 1,700 feet (520 m) at the southern border of the city.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 417 | — | |
| 1890 | 930 | 123.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,479 | 59.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,708 | 15.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,735 | 1.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,842 | 6.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,812 | −1.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,663 | −8.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,513 | −9.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,595 | 5.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,950 | 22.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,135 | 9.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,367 | 10.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,438 | 3.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,283 | −6.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2012 Estimate |
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Madison is part of the Norfolk, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,438 people, 760 households, and 550 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,120.0 inhabitants per square mile (818.5/km2). There were 818 housing units at an average density of 711.3 per square mile (274.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 65.3% White, 1.0% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 30.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or 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.
Economy
The largest single employer in Madison is the Tyson Fresh Meats pork-processing plant, with 1,200 full-time employees. 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.
Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Madison has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.
| Climate data for Madison, Nebraska | |||||||||||||
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| 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) |
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Transportation
Intercity bus service to the city is provided by Express Arrow.
Notable people
- Frances Louise Long (1885–1946), plant ecologist who worked in the fields of plant physiology and pollination
- Horace L. McBride, lieutenant general in the U.S. Army and commander of the 80th Infantry Division in Europe during World War II
- Armitage Trail (1902–1930), author of Scarface, born in Madison but his family moved away soon after
See also
In Spanish: Madison (Nebraska) para niños
