Madison, WI Demographics

A map of Madison's Population by Race

Madison, Wisconsin had a population of 269,840 in 2020. It was 69.2% White, 7.2% Black, 9.5% Asian, 8.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Madison, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Madison is the 2nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Madison's White Population

186,764 residents of Madison identify as White, or 69.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Madison slightly less than the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Madison is ranked #754 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Madison is more White than neighboring Fitchburg (62.9% White). Madison is less White than neighboring Maple Bluff (91.8% White), Shorewood Hills (75.3% White), Monona (87.3% White), and Waunakee (87.7% White).

Madison's Black Population

19,557 residents of Madison identify as Black, or 7.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Madison roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Madison is ranked #18 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Madison is more Black than neighboring Maple Bluff (0.7% Black), Shorewood Hills (2.4% Black), Monona (2.1% Black), and Waunakee (1.3% Black). Madison is less Black than neighboring Fitchburg (10.6% Black).

Madison's Asian Population

25,547 residents of Madison identify as Asian, or 9.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Madison slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Madison is ranked #6 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Madison is more Asian than neighboring Maple Bluff (0.7% Asian), Monona (1.3% Asian), Fitchburg (5% Asian), and Waunakee (2.7% Asian). Madison is less Asian than neighboring Shorewood Hills (10.7% Asian).

Madison's Hispanic Population

23,408 residents of Madison identify as Hispanic, or 8.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Madison roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Madison is ranked #92 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Madison is more Hispanic than neighboring Maple Bluff (3% Hispanic), Shorewood Hills (5.1% Hispanic), Monona (4.9% Hispanic), and Waunakee (4% Hispanic). Madison is less Hispanic than neighboring Fitchburg (16.7% Hispanic).

Madison's Native American/Other Population

2,008 residents of Madison identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Madison roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Madison is ranked #326 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Madison is more Native American/Other than neighboring Maple Bluff (0.1% Native American/Other), Shorewood Hills (0.3% Native American/Other), Fitchburg (0.6% Native American/Other), and Waunakee (0.4% Native American/Other). Madison is less Native American/Other than neighboring Monona (0.8% Native American/Other).

Madison's Multiracial Population

12,556 residents of Madison identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Madison roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Madison is ranked #98 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Madison is more Multiracial than neighboring Maple Bluff (3.7% Multiracial), Monona (3.6% Multiracial), Fitchburg (4.2% Multiracial), and Waunakee (4% Multiracial). Madison is less Multiracial than neighboring Shorewood Hills (6.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.