Madison

Wisconsin Dane County

Madison

A city in Dane County, Wisconsin — population 263,094 as of 2020.

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News in Madison

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Mid-West Farm Report 15 hours ago

Export Expansion Support Available Through Grants

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for new Export Expansion Grants. Applications will be accepted through November 4, 2026. These grants are funded through the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports…

Local Business
Mid-West Farm Report 11 hours ago

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Offers Three Internship Opportunities for 2027

If you are a student or young professional, or you know one, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF) is offering three internship opportunities in 2027. It’s a hands-on chance to work in agriculture, communications, events, and consumer outreach. Communications Intern The…

Education
Mid-West Farm Report 13 hours ago

Wisconsin Scores Well In 2026 Forage Analysis Super Bowl

Six Wisconsinites are taking home honors from the World Forage Analysis Superbowl following this year’s event held at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. The long-running contest is considered one of the premier forage quality competitions in the industry. It recognizes the…

General
Mid-West Farm Report October 2

Farm Favorites: 5 Stories To Know

The Mid-West Farm Report is dedicated to keeping you up to date on all things Wisconsin agriculture. Everyday, we bring you the latest news and insights from the world of farming, from market trends to new technologies and everything in between. Here’s a look at this week’s top 5…

General
Mid-West Farm Report October 2

Farm Bureau Calls for Diesel Tax Relief as Harvest Costs Climb

Harvest season is expensive enough without adding higher fuel costs to your bill. Leaders from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) are asking the Trump administration to provide farmers with temporary relief from high diesel prices. The request includes suspending the…

General
Mid-West Farm Report October 2

What Does It Take To Run For Local Office?

Registration is now open for Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Campaign School, a series of local government trainings that will focus on running for local offices like county and town board. Campaign School will walk participants through what it takes to run for local office, from…

Education

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Madison by the numbers

Population 263,094Population figure, 2020
Households & income
Area
81.74 sq mi (211.71 km²), 21.39 sq mi water
Median age
31.8
Households
128,261
Persons per household
2.1
Median household income
$78,050
Median house value
$372,900
2020–2024 ACS
Municipal office
Office
PLANNING DEPT
Address
215 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, MADISON, WI 53703
Municipal record
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