Madison

City in Lake County, South Dakota

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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.

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, SD population

Madison had 6,191 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,191
Density1,341 per sq mi (518 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Madison at a glance

StateSouth Dakota (SD)
CountyLake County
TypeCity
Population6,191 (2020)
Land area4.62 sq mi (12.0 km²)
Elevation1,677 ft (511 m)
Coordinates44.0062° N, 97.1085° W
ZIP code57042
Official websitecityofmadisonsd.com
Census code (GEOID)4640220

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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