Madison Population 2026
Madison has a population of 280,305, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Wisconsin. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
280,305
Rank in United States
#74
Coordinates
43.07°N, 89.40°W
~267 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,136 km
705 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wisconsin
Cities near Madison
- Middleton18,979 people · ~9 km away
- Fitchburg27,996 people · ~14 km away
- Sun Prairie32,365 people · ~20 km away
- Janesville64,123 people · ~53 km away
- Watertown23,819 people · ~56 km away
- Beaver Dam16,564 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Madison?
Madison has a population of 280,305 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in United States.
What state is Madison in?
Madison is located in Wisconsin, United States.
Is Madison the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,136 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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