Madison, South Dakota
Madison: city in Lake County, South Dakota, United States
About
Madison is a city located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,474 and a population density of 1,404 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,064 inhabitants.
The city was created 146 years ago in 1879.
Quick Facts about Madison
| Population | 7,064 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| County | Lake County |
| Postal code | 57042 |
| Phone Area Codes | 605 |
| Area | 4.61 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.0061,-97.1140 |
| Named for | Madison |
| Altitude | 1,677 feet / 511 meters |
| Capital city | Madison is capital of Lake County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1880 (146 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 11:23:57 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,532 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 8.35% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 42℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Egan Ave. looking north Madison South Dakota '75659' image
Geography
Madison is located at 44°0'22"N 97°6'50"W (44.0060800, -97.1139500).
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Weather
42°F
Partly Cloudy
5 mph E
Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. East wind around 5 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Madison increased by 8.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,474 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,684 | 3.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,788 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,855 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,957 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,081 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,228 | 2.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,312 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,437 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,270 | -2.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,064 | -2.92% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,806 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,984 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,134 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,972 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 16.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.7% |
| White only, percent : | 84.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 10.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 83.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 409 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.6% |
Madison zip code is 57042.
County name: Lake, County
fips: 46079
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $123,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,299 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $607 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $758 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,946 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 1.99 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,599 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,523 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 120,652 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 392,030 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $49,244 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,612 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,557 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,039 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 721 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 194 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 104 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 902 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 138 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 867 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,928.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.62 |
People born in Madison (14)
People born in Madison, including pole vaulter Charles Jacobs, water polo player Charles McCallister, Educator and governor of Samoa and Guam Richard Barrett Lowe, .
More notable people
- Mary Hart (Television personality and actress) she was born in 08/11/1950
- Donald James Porter (United States federal judge) he was born in 24/03/1921
- Eugene Luther Vidal (American commercial aviation pioneer and Olympic decathlete (1895-1969)) he was born in 13/04/1895
- Jerry Schemmel (American sportscaster) he was born in 26/11/1959
- Jessica Fjerstad (American beauty pageant contestant) she was born in 01/01/1985
- Maurice Nelles (businessperson) he was born in 19/10/1906
- Rick Weiland (United States politician) he was born in 26/07/1958
- Jerome B. Lammers (American politician) he was born in 29/05/1937
- Steven Haugaard he was born in 07/04/1956
- Royal McCracken he was born in 16/11/1941
- Donald James Parker (American christian author and film director)
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Madison, SD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219082 | Dakota State University | Madison (SD) | 57042-1799 |
| 219356 | South Dakota State University | Brookings (SD) | 57007-1898 |
Closest post offices linked to Madison.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Post Office | Madison (SD) | 57042 |
| Wentworth Post Office | Wentworth (SD) | 57075 |
| Ramona Post Office | Ramona (SD) | 57054 |
| Chester Post Office | Chester (SD) | 57016 |
| Nunda Post Office | Nunda (SD) | 57050 |
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Other cities in Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County , SD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chester | 765 | Township in Lake County, South Dakota |
| Wentworth | 467 | Incorporated village in South Dakota, United States |
| Franklin | 340 | Township in Lake County, South Dakota |
| Rutland | 212 | Unincorporated community in South Dakota |
| Ramona | 202 | Human settlement in Lake County, South Dakota, United States of America |
| Winfred | 166 | Township in Lake County, South Dakota |
| Nunda | 129 | Township in Lake County, South Dakota |
| Orland | 108 | Township in Lake County, South Dakota |
| Brant Lake | 58 | Census-designated place in South Dakota, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Madison distances to largest South Dakota cities