Madison, Wisconsin
Madison: City in and county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, and the capital city of Wisconsin
About
Madison is a city located in the county of Dane in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,279 and a population density of 26 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,667 inhabitants.
The city was created 188 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about Madison
| Population : | 6,667 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Dane County |
| Postal code : | 53701–53794 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 608 |
| Area : | 243.83 km2 |
| Official name : | Madison |
| Named for : | James Madison |
| Altitude : | 2,864 feet / 873 meters |
| Capital city : | Madison is capital of Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1836 (188 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone, UTC−06:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 06:03:02 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 27 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Madison is located at 43°4'23"N 89°24'4"W (43.0730500, -89.4012300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Madison
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Demographics
The population of Madison increased by 5.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1840 | 172 | - | census |
| 1850 | 1,525 | 88.72% | census |
| 1860 | 6,611 | 76.93% | census |
| 1870 | 9,176 | 27.95% | census |
| 1880 | 10,324 | 11.12% | census |
| 1890 | 13,426 | 23.1% | census |
| 1900 | 19,164 | 29.94% | census |
| 1910 | 25,531 | 24.94% | census |
| 2010 | 6,279 | -306.61% | census |
| 2011 | 6,562 | 4.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,649 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,724 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,777 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,820 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,902 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,895 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,872 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,873 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,667 | -3.09% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Madison
1 Badfish Creek State Wildlife Area
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2 Jefferson Tamarack Swamp State Natural Area
101 S Webster St, Madison, WI 53703, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Pickerel Lake Fen State Natural Area
101 S Webster St, Madison, WI 53703, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Madison
1 Blue Moon Bar & Grill
2535 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Subway
1 S Park St, Madison, WI 53715, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Madison
1 Best Western Plus Inntowner Madison
2424 University Ave, Madison, WI 53726, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Madison
1 Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
2811 Agriculture Dr, Madison, WI 53718, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Madison Town Hall Office
2120 Fish Hatchery Rd, Madison, WI 53713 ➦ Show Map
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3 Blooming Grove Town Hall
1880 S Stoughton Rd, Madison, WI 53716 ➦ Show Map
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4 Food Safety Division
2811 Agriculture Dr, Madison, WI 53718, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Usda Service Center
1 Fen Oak Ct, Madison, WI 53718, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 US Agricultural Research Services
502 Walnut St, Madison, WI 53726, United States ➦ Show Map
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7 Animal Health Division
2811 Agriculture Dr, Madison, WI 53718, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Madison (200)
People born in Madison, including playwright and novelist Thornton Wilder, sportswoman Beth Heiden, curler Erika Brown, .
List
- Russ Hellickson (Olympic wrestler) he was born in 29/05/1948
- Gena Rowlands (American actress) she was born in 19/06/1930
- Helene Madison (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, former world record-holder) she was born in 19/06/1913
- August Herman Pfund (American physicist, spectroscopy) he was born in 28/12/1879
- Alice Sebold (American writer) she was born in 06/09/1963
- Tyne Daly (American actress) she was born in 21/02/1946
- Steve Rude (American comic artist) he was born in 31/12/1956
- Andrea Anders (actress from the United States) she was born in 10/05/1975
- Connie Carpenter-Phinney (American racing cyclist and speed skater) she was born in 26/02/1957
- Eric Heiden (American speed skater) he was born in 14/06/1958
- Chris Farley (American actor and comedian) he was born in 15/02/1964
- Imran Khan (Indian actor) he was born in 13/01/1983
- Chris Noth (American actor) he was born in 13/11/1957
- Max Mason (American mathematician) he was born in 26/10/1877
- Adam Burish (American ice hockey player) he was born in 06/01/1983
- Bradley Whitford (American actor) he was born in 10/10/1959
- Rob Marshall (American director of stage and film) he was born in 17/10/1960
- Matthew Fox (priest and theologian) he was born in 01/01/1940
Schools in Madison
College & universities near Madison, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240444 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison (WI) | 53706-1380 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Madison, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
| SMD | Madison (South), Wisconsin | Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. | BUS |
| CBS | Columbus | 359 North Ludington Street | RAIL |
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| POG | Portage | 400 West Oneida Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Madison
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| University Post Office | Madison (WI) | 53715 |
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Other cities in Dane County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dane County , WI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg | 30,866 | City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Waunakee | 14,188 | Village in Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Stoughton | 13,218 | City in Wisconsin |
| McFarland | 9,291 | Village in Dane County, Wisconsin |
| De Forest | 8,936 | Village in Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Monona | 8,164 | City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Windsor | 7,810 | Village in Dane County, Wisconsin , United States |
| Mount Horeb | 7,563 | Village in Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Middleton | 6,267 | Third-class city in Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Cottage Grove | 3,989 | Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Burke | 3,445 | Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Oregon | 3,343 | Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Sun Prairie | 2,473 | Third-class city in Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Rutland | 2,090 | Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Dunkirk | 2,029 | Township in Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Shorewood Hills | 1,999 | Village in Dane County, Wisconsin |
Distance to Other Cities
Madison distances to largest Wisconsin cities
