Madelia, MN
Madelia’s story cannot be told through demographics alone. We are a small community that pulls from a 40-mile radius for our workforce, giving us a laborshed of 150,000 people. We are also a tourist destination with people visiting to attend our historic theater, eat at our fabulous restaurants, visit the brewery and wine bar and to camp and enjoy outdoor recreation. As a result, we support a lot of growing companies - many of which also serve the larger area and sell products online.
Population
Population
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madelia, MN | 2,351 | 2,321 | 2,364 | 2,353 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Population by Age
| Population | 2026 |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | 172 |
| 5-9 | 179 |
| 10-14 | 185 |
| 15-19 | 134 |
| 20-24 | 176 |
| 25-29 | 111 |
| 30-34 | 152 |
| 35-39 | 150 |
| 40-44 | 165 |
| 45-49 | 158 |
| 50-54 | 106 |
| 55-59 | 111 |
| 60-64 | 124 |
| 65-69 | 134 |
| 70-74 | 127 |
| 75-79 | 63 |
| 80-84 | 51 |
| 85+ | 66 |
| 18+ | 1,751 |
| Median Age | 37 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Population by Race
| Madelia, MN | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Total | 2,364.00 |
| White Alone | 66.62% |
| Black Alone | 0.76% |
| American Indian Alone | 2.28% |
| Asian Alone | 0.42% |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race | 17.72% |
| Two or More Races | 12.1% |
| Hispanic Origin | 38.20% |
| Diversity Index | 74.10 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Growth Rate
| Madelia, MN | 2026 - 2031 |
|---|---|
| Population | -0.09% |
| Households | -0.18% |
| Families | -0.40% |
| Median Household Income | 2% |
| Per Capita Income | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Housing
Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 916 | 904 | 907 | 899 |
| Housing Units | 1,005 | 1,008 | 980 | 980 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 599 | 591 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 308 | 308 | ||
| Vacant Units | 73 | 81 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Home Value
| Madelia, MN | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $172,004 | $175,708 |
| Average Home Value | $206,436 | $215,783 |
| <$50,000 | 29 | 25 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 90 | 84 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 74 | 72 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 176 | 166 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 73 | 69 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 28 | 26 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 104 | 124 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 11 | 7 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 6 | 10 |
| $1,000,000 + | 3 | 3 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 9 |
| 2000-2009 | 42 |
| 1990-1999 | 65 |
| 1980-1989 | 47 |
| 1970-1979 | 142 |
| 1960-1969 | 76 |
| 1950-1959 | 118 |
| 1940-1949 | 107 |
| 1939 or Before | 311 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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Income
| Madelia, MN | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $82,096 | $88,911 |
| Average Household | $94,898 | $103,432 |
| Per Capita | $36,702 | $39,818 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Household Income
| Madelia, MN | 2026 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 60 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 69 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 40 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 69 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 157 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 164 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 170 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 143 |
| $200,000+ | 35 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 1,067 |
| In-County Residents | 685 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 364 |
| Drive Alone | 780 |
| Carpooled | 97 |
| Public Transport | 0 |
| Work at Home | 72 |
| Motorcycle | 0 |
| Bicycle | 7 |
| Walked | 97 |
| Other | 14 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 193 |
| 5-9 minutes | 277 |
| 10-14 minutes | 7 |
| 15-19 minutes | 56 |
| 20-24 minutes | 132 |
| 25-29 minutes | 39 |
| 30-34 minutes | 139 |
| 35-39 minutes | 12 |
| 40-44 minutes | 18 |
| 45-59 minutes | 47 |
| 60-89 minutes | 17 |
| 90+ minutes | 58 |
| Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,480 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 3 |
| Mining | 0 |
| Utilities | 7 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 444 |
| Wholesale Trade | 14 |
| Retail Trade | 129 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 21 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 0 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 0 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 5 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 81 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 11 |
| Gasoline Stations | 0 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 0 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 6 |
| General Merchandise Str | 5 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 23 |
| Information | 37 |
| Finance & Insurance | 39 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 26 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 0 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 13 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 6 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 25 |
| Legal Services | 12 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 3 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 15 |
| Educational Services | 96 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 415 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 24 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 34 |
| Accommodation | 7 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 27 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 94 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 9 |
| Public Administration Emp | 37 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Educational Attainment (25+)
| Madelia, MN | 2026 |
|---|---|
| <9th Grade | 134 |
| Some High School | 90 |
| GED | 54 |
| Graduated High School | 449 |
| Some College/No Degree | 378 |
| Associates Degree | 166 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 142 |
| Graduate Degree | 105 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 130 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 1 |
| Mining Bus | 0 |
| Utilities Bus | 1 |
| Construction Bus | 8 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 6 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 2 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 18 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 4 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 0 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 0 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 2 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 7 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 2 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 0 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 0 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 2 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 1 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 2 |
| Information Bus | 6 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 6 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 2 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 0 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 4 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 4 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 7 |
| Legal Services Bus | 3 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 1 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 4 |
| Educational Services Bus | 3 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 16 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 4 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 6 |
| Accommodation Bus | 2 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 4 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 25 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 4 |
| Public Administration Bus | 8 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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