Madison
City in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota

Madison is a city in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, with 1,518 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,089 ft (332 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dawson, 9.0 miles SE.
- 1,518residents (2020 Census)
- 1,089 ftelevation · 332 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 1,319 / sq mipopulation density
- 56256ZIP code
About Madison
Madison is a city in and the county seat of Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States, along the 45th parallel. The population was 1,518 at the 2020 census. It proclaims itself to be the "lutefisk capital of the USA."
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Living in Madison
- Median household income
- $61,172
- Median home value
- $97,000
- Median rent
- $838/mo
- Median age
- 51.3
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Madison had 1,518 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,518 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,319 per sq mi (509 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Madison at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Lac qui Parle County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,518 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.15 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0135° N, 96.1896° W |
| ZIP code | 56256 |
| Official website | ci.madison.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2739266 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Madison
- Dawson9.0 mi SE
- Bellingham9.7 mi NW
- Louisburg10.5 mi N
- Marietta11.2 mi W
- Nassau12.9 mi W
- Correll15.1 mi N
- Milan15.2 mi NE
- Appleton15.2 mi NE
- Albee, SD18.0 mi W
- Boyd18.0 mi SE
- Odessa18.6 mi NW
- Revillo, SD18.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Madison
What county is Madison in?
Madison is in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Madison, MN?
1,518 people lived in Madison at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Madison, MN?
The ZIP code of Madison is 56256.
What is the elevation of Madison?
1,089 feet (332 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Madison?
Dawson (9.0 mi), Bellingham (9.7 mi), Louisburg (10.5 mi), Marietta (11.2 mi), Nassau (12.9 mi).
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