Madison township, Kansas
Madison township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Madison township is a geographic entity located in Riley County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,403. The land area covers 141.25 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 9,403 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 23.2 yrs | ±0.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,125 | ±207 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,290 | ±210 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,125 | ±207 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 165 | ±62 |
| Median Home Value | $185,900 | ±$9,375 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,202 | ±$55 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,367 | ±$9,420 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,441 | ±$1,338 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% | ±5.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 579 | ±284 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.4% | ±6.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,195 | ±195 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.1% | ±1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF MADISON
GUS Population: 9,326 (2024)
ID: 138406
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
13080 HOMESTEAD RD, RILEY KS 66531-9671
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GUS Population: 72,557 (2024)
ID: 164655
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: BUDGET FINANCE OFFICER
110 COURTHOUSE PLZ, MANHATTAN KS 66502-0110
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Madison | PK-06 | Madison, KS | |
| Regular School Madison | 07-12 | Madison, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Manhattan, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Manhattan, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Manhattan, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Junction City, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fort Riley, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Fort Riley, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Manhattan, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Junction City, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Manhattan Area Technical College
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College | 10.6 mi away | 3136 Dickens Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66503-2499 |
7855872800
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RILEY CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 115 S. BROADWAY ST, RILEY, KS, 66531 |
(785) 485-2978
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Bellus Academy
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College Vocational | 11.0 mi away | 1130 Westloop Place, Manhattan, KS, 66502-2838 |
8587481490
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WAKEFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 205 THIRD STREET, WAKEFIELD, KS, 67487 |
(785) 461-5510
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Kansas State University
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College | 12.5 mi away | 919 Mid-Campus Drive, Anderson Hall, Manhattan, KS, 66506 |
7855326011
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LEONARDVILLE CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 117 N. ERPELDING RD, LEONARDVILLE, KS, 66449 |
(785) 293-5606
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Manhattan Christian College
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College | 12.6 mi away | 1415 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS, 66502-4801 |
7855393571
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DOROTHY BRAMLAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 230 WEST SEVENTH STREET, JUNCTION CITY, KS, 66441 |
(785) 238-4311
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MANHATTAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 629 POYNTZ AVENUE, MANHATTAN, KS, 66502 |
(785) 776-4741
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OLSBURG MINI LIBRARY
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Library | 18.5 mi away | 318 N. 2ND, OLSBURG, KS, 66520 |
(785) 468-3347
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MANHATTAN MUNI AP, KS US, located 8.9 miles from Madison township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.0° | 17.8° | 29.4° | 0.65" | — |
| February | 46.1° | 21.8° | 34.0° | 0.96" | — |
| March | 57.6° | 31.8° | 44.7° | 1.83" | — |
| April | 67.4° | 41.8° | 54.6° | 3.13" | — |
| May | 76.8° | 52.9° | 64.8° | 4.65" | — |
| June | 86.6° | 63.4° | 75.0° | 4.83" | — |
| July | 91.5° | 68.0° | 79.8° | 4.01" | — |
| August | 89.6° | 65.3° | 77.4° | 4.64" | — |
| September | 81.6° | 56.0° | 68.8° | 2.69" | — |
| October | 69.3° | 42.9° | 56.1° | 2.18" | — |
| November | 55.4° | 30.4° | 42.9° | 1.54" | — |
| December | 43.9° | 20.7° | 32.3° | 1.06" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keats CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Milford city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Riley city | City | 6.1 mi | — |
| Fort Riley CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| Ogden city | City | 9.1 mi | — |
| Bala CDP | CDP | 10.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2016144125. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.