Madison, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 located in Madison County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's also the main town, or county seat, for Madison County. In 2020, about 2,283 people lived there.
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History of Madison
How Madison Began
Madison was started in 1867. It was named after Madison County, where it is located. In 1875, it became the official county seat. This means it's the main town for the county's government.
Geography and Location
Where is Madison Located?
The city of Madison is in the southeastern part of Madison County. It's just west of where two important roads meet: U.S. Route 81 and Nebraska Highway 32.
U.S. Route 81 goes north about 15 miles to Norfolk. Norfolk is the biggest city in Madison County. The same highway goes south about 30 miles to Columbus. Highway 32 goes east about 39 miles to West Point and west about 34 miles to Petersburg.
Land and Water
Madison covers about 1.18 square miles of land. There is no water area within the city limits. A small stream called Union Creek flows through the city, just north of the downtown area. It eventually joins the Elkhorn River nearby. Another stream, Taylor Creek, also joins Union Creek in Madison.
Elevation
Madison is located about 1,580 feet above sea level. Some parts of the city, especially near the southern border, rise to almost 1,700 feet high.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Madison has changed over the years. Here's how it has grown and shrunk:
| 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 larger Norfolk area, which is called a Micropolitan Statistical Area.
A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 2,438 people living in Madison. These people lived in 760 households, and 550 of those were families. The city had about 2,120 people per square mile.
- Backgrounds: Most people (65.3%) were White. About 30.3% were from other racial backgrounds. A large number, 48.8%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
- Households: About 42.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (55.3%) were married couples.
- Age: The average age in Madison was 32 years old. About 31.6% of residents were under 18.
Economy and Jobs
Main Employers in Madison
The biggest employer in Madison is the Tyson Fresh Meats pork-processing plant. It provides jobs for 1,200 full-time employees.
Other important employers include:
- Countryside Home: A nursing home with 93 full-time and 51 part-time employees.
- Madison City Schools: Employs 97 full-time staff.
- D&D Industries: A company that makes wood pallets, employing 40 full-time people.
Climate and Weather
Madison's Weather Patterns
Madison has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big differences in temperature throughout the year.
- Summers: Are usually warm to hot, and often humid.
- Winters: Are cold, and sometimes very cold.
| 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) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Transportation
Getting Around Madison
Bus service for traveling between cities is provided by a company called Express Arrow.
Famous People from Madison
- Frances Louise Long (1885–1946): She was a plant ecologist. This means she studied plants and how they grow and interact with their environment.
- Horace L. McBride: He was a lieutenant general in the U.S. Army. He led the 80th Infantry Division in Europe during World War II.
- Armitage Trail (1902–1930): He was an author. He wrote the famous novel Scarface. He was born in Madison, but his family moved away when he was young.
See also
In Spanish: Madison (Nebraska) para niños
