Madison
City in Lake County, South Dakota

Madison is a city in Lake County, South Dakota, with 6,191 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,677 ft (511 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Madison, 4.9 miles SE.
- 6,191residents (2020 Census)
- 1,677 ftelevation · 511 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 12.0 km²
- 1,341 / sq mipopulation density
- 57042ZIP code
About Madison
Madison is a city in and the county seat of Lake County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 6,191 at the 2020 census. It is home to Dakota State University.
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Living in Madison
- Median household income
- $65,593
- Median home value
- $193,100
- Median rent
- $981/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Madison had 6,191 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,191 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,341 per sq mi (518 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Madison at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,191 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.62 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,677 ft (511 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0062° N, 97.1085° W |
| ZIP code | 57042 |
| Official website | cityofmadisonsd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4640220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Madison
- Lake Madison4.9 mi SE
- Wentworth7.2 mi E
- Rustic Acres Colony9.4 mi S
- Ramona9.5 mi NW
- Brant Lake9.7 mi SE
- Graceville Colony10.2 mi SW
- Brant Lake South10.8 mi SE
- Nunda11.5 mi N
- Chester11.6 mi SE
- Winfred12.6 mi W
- Orland Colony13.5 mi S
- Colman14.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Madison
What county is Madison in?
Madison is in Lake County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Madison, SD?
6,191 people lived in Madison at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Madison, SD?
The ZIP code of Madison is 57042.
What is the elevation of Madison?
1,677 feet (511 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Madison?
Lake Madison (4.9 mi), Wentworth (7.2 mi), Rustic Acres Colony (9.4 mi), Ramona (9.5 mi), Brant Lake (9.7 mi).
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