Editing Madison Lake, Minnesota

{{Short description|City in Minnesota, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
|official_name            = Madison Lake
|settlement_type          = [[City]]
|nickname                 = 
|motto                    = 
<!-- Images --------------->
|image_skyline            = 
|imagesize                = 
|image_caption            = 
|image_flag               = 
|image_seal               = 
<!-- Maps ----------------->
|image_map                = Blue_Earth_County_Minnesota_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Madison_Lake_Highlighted.svg
|mapsize                  = 250px
|map_caption              = Location of Madison Lake, Minnesota
|image_map1               = 
|mapsize1                 = 
|map_caption1             = 
<!-- Location ------------->
|subdivision_type         = Country
|subdivision_name         = United States
|subdivision_type1        = [[U.S. state|State]]
|subdivision_name1        = [[Minnesota]]
|subdivision_type2        = [[List of counties in Minnesota|County]]
|subdivision_name2        = [[Blue Earth County, Minnesota|Blue Earth]]
<!-- Government ----------->
|government_footnotes     = 
|government_type          = Mayor - Council
|leader_title             = [[Mayor]]
|leader_name              = Al Dorn {{citation needed|date=June 2023}}
|established_title        = Settled
|established_date         = 1871
|established_title1       = Platted
|established_date1        = January 17, 1885
|established_title2       = Incorporated (village)
|established_date2        = December 15, 1891
|established_title3       = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated (city)]]
|established_date3        = January 5, 1892
<!-- Area ----------------->
|unit_pref                = Imperial
|area_footnotes           = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2020">{{cite web|title=2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_place_27.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 24, 2022}}</ref>
|area_magnitude           = 
|area_total_km2           = 3.53
|area_land_km2            = 3.50
|area_water_km2           = 0.03
|area_total_sq_mi         = 1.36
|area_land_sq_mi          = 1.35
|area_water_sq_mi         = 0.01
<!-- Population ----------->
|population_as_of         = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_est           = 1280
|pop_est_as_of            = 2022
|pop_est_footnotes        = <ref name="USCensusEst2022"/>
|population_footnotes     = <ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
|population_total         = 1247
|population_density_km2   = 355.93
|population_density_sq_mi = 921.66
<!-- General information -->
|timezone                 = [[Central Time Zone|Central]]
|utc_offset               = -6
|timezone_DST             = CDT
|utc_offset_DST           = -5
|elevation_footnotes      = <ref name=gnis/>
|elevation_ft             = 1,053
|coordinates              = {{coord|44|12|27|N|93|49|03|W|region:US-MN|display=inline,title}}
|postal_code_type         = [[ZIP code]]
|postal_code              = 56063
|area_code                = [[Area code 507|507]]
|blank_name               = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank_info               = 27-39320
|blank1_name              = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
|blank1_info              = 2395811<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2395811}}</ref>
|website                  = {{URL|https://www.ci.madison-lake.mn.us/|ci.madison-lake.mn.us}}
|footnotes                = 
}}

'''Madison Lake''' is a small city in [[Blue Earth County, Minnesota|Blue Earth County]], [[Minnesota]], United States. The city takes its name from nearby [[Madison Lake (Minnesota)|Madison Lake]], and is located adjacent to the northwest shore of the lake. The population was 1,247 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Madison_Lake_city,_Minnesota?g=160XX00US2739320 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=May 2, 2023}}</ref> It is part of the [[Mankato, Minnesota|Mankato]]-[[North Mankato, Minnesota|North Mankato]] [[Mankato-North Mankato metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].

==History==
The area that is now Madison Lake was originally called Barclay's addition. In 1881, this land was deeded to L.S. Barclay for the town and was shortly thereafter named Madison Lake.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Schrader |first=Julie |title=The Heritage of Blue Earth County |publisher=Curtis Media Corporation |year=1990 |pages=149–151}}</ref> A post office called Madison Lake has been in operation since 1885.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MN&county=Blue+Earth&searchtext=&pagenum=2 | title=Blue Earth County | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | accessdate=April 10, 2015}}</ref> The town took its name from nearby [[Madison Lake (Minnesota)|Madison Lake]], which was named for President [[James Madison]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Upham|first=Warren|title=Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance|url=https://archive.org/details/minnesotageogra00uphagoog|year=1920|publisher=Minnesota Historical Society|page=[https://archive.org/details/minnesotageogra00uphagoog/page/n80 61]}}</ref> The Village was incorporated in 1892.<ref name=":0" />

The [[Wisconsin, Minnesota and Pacific Railroad]] built westward from Red Wing, Minnesota, reaching Madison Lake by 1884 at a distance 78.4 miles.<ref>Interstate Commerce Commission, Valuation Reports, Volume 35</ref><ref>Upham, Warren. Altitudes Between Lake Superior and the Rocky Mountains. United States: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1891.</ref> Mankato, a further 20 miles westward, was reached by 1887. The railroad line became part of the [[Chicago Great Western Railroad]].<ref>Annual Report of Chicago Great Western Railroad Company. United States: n.p., 1910.</ref> This is now the route of the [[Cannon Valley Trail]] and Sakatah State Trail.

On Friday, December 23, 1910, four blocks of downtown Madison Lake were devastated by fire. The loss was estimated at $100,000 at the time.<ref>Market World and Chronicle. United States: Chronicle Publishing Company, 1910. pg. 14</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.04|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|1.03|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=U.S. Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=November 13, 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archivedate=July 2, 2012}}</ref>

[[Minnesota State Highway 60]] serves as a main route in the community.  [[U.S. Route 14 in Minnesota|U.S. Route 14]] is nearby.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1900= 300
|1910= 335
|1920= 359
|1930= 365
|1940= 377
|1950= 357
|1960= 477
|1970= 587
|1980= 592
|1990= 643
|2000= 837
|2010= 1017
|2020= 1247
|estyear=2022
|estimate=1280
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2022">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |date=June 25, 2023|title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 25, 2023}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 11, 2013}}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}

According to the most recent [[American Community Survey]], the racial composition of Madison Lake was:

* White: 94.57%
* Two or more races: 2.77%
* Black or African American: 2.25%
* Asian: 0.41%
* Native American: 0.00%
* Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
* Other race: 0.00%

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 1,017 people, 394 households, and 271 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|987.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 430 housing units at an average density of {{convert|417.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.6% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.6% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 394 households, of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.2% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 33.3 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 8.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 837 people, 319 households, and 223 families living in the city. A 2007 estimate shows the population has grown to 990. The population density was {{convert|1,794.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 370 housing units at an average density of {{convert|793.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.21% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.60% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.48% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.36% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.36% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.27% of the population.

There were 319 households, out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $84,659, and the median income for a family was $97,673. Males had a median income of $65,000 versus $44,938 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $38,312. About 2.6% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

==Politics==

===Election Results===
{{Hidden begin|titlestyle=background:#ccccff|title=Presidential election results}}
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; font-size:95%;"
|+ 2020 Precinct Results Spreadsheet<ref>{{cite web|title=State of Minnesota Election Results precinct results 2020 |url=https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2020/2020-general-election-results/2020-precinct-results-spreadsheet/}}</ref>
|+ '''2016 Precinct Results Spreadsheet'''<ref>{{cite web|title=State of Minnesota Election Results precinct results 2016 |url=https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2016/2016-general-election-results/2016-precinct-results-spreadsheet/}}</ref>
|+ '''2012 Precinct Results Spreadsheet'''<ref>{{cite web|title=State of Minnesota Election Results precinct results 2012 |url=https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2012/2012-general-election-results/2012-precinct-results-spreadsheet/}}</ref>
|+ '''2008 Precinct Results Spreadsheet'''<ref>{{cite web|title=State of Minnesota Election Results precinct results 2008 |url=https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2008/2008-general-election-results/2008-precinct-results-spreadsheet/}}</ref>
|+ '''2004 Precinct Results Spreadsheet'''<ref>{{cite web|title=State of Minnesota Election Results precinct results 2004 |url=https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2004/2004-general-election-results/2004-precinct-results-spreadsheet/}}</ref>
|+ '''2000 Precinct Results Spreadsheet'''<ref>{{cite web|title=State of Minnesota Election Results precinct results 2000 |url=https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results/2000/2000-general-election-results/2000-precinct-results-spreadsheet/}}</ref>
|+ '''1996 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|title=State of Minnesota Election Results precinct results 1996 |url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1996-11-05-g-sec.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024257/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1996-11-05-g-sec.pdf |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|+ '''1992 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|title=State of Minnesota Election Results precinct results 1992 |url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1992-11-03-g-sec.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024257/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1992-11-03-g-sec.pdf |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|+ '''1988 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|title=State of Minnesota Election Results precinct results 1988 |url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1988-11-08-g-sec.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024254/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1988-11-08-g-sec.pdf |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|+ '''1984 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|title=State of Minnesota Election Results precinct results 1984 |url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1984-11-06-g-sec.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024254/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1984-11-06-g-sec.pdf |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|+ '''1980 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|title=State of Minnesota Election Results precinct results 1980 |url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1980-11-04-g-sec.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024250/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1980-11-04-g-sec.pdf |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|+ '''1976 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|title=State of Minnesota Election Results precinct results 1976 |url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1976-11-02-g-sec.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024300/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1976-11-02-g-sec.pdf |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|+ '''1968 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|title=State of Minnesota Election Results precinct results 1968 |url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1968-11-05-g-man.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024250/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1968-11-05-g-man.pdf |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|+ '''1964 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|title=State of Minnesota Election Results precinct results 1964 |url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1964-11-03-g-man.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024420/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1964-11-03-g-man.pdf |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|+ '''1960 Precinct Results'''<ref>{{cite web|title=State of Minnesota Election Results precinct results 1960 |url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1960-11-08-g-man.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410024250/https://www.lrl.mn.gov/archive/sessions/electionresults/1960-11-08-g-man.pdf |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|- bgcolor=lightgrey
! Year
! [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
! [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
! [[Third Party (United States)|Third parties]]
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[2020 United States presidential election|2020]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61.6%''' ''468''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|37.1% ''282''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.3% ''10''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[2016 United States presidential election|2016]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''56.9%''' ''360''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|35.2% ''223''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|7.9% ''50''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2012 United States presidential election|2012]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|43.9% ''231''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''53.8%''' ''283''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.3% ''12''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2008 United States presidential election|2008]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|40.0% ''211''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''57.6%''' ''304''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.4% ''13''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[2004 United States presidential election|2004]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|48.8% ''263''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''49.0%''' ''264''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.2% ''12''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[2000 United States presidential election|2000]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''45.7%''' ''190''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|44.7% ''186''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|9.6% ''40''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1996 United States presidential election|1996]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|30.0% ''102''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''55.0%''' ''187''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|15.0% ''51''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1992 United States presidential election|1992]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|27.5% ''94''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''43.3%''' ''148''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|29.2% ''100''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1988 United States presidential election|1988]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|39.6% ''107''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''60.4%''' ''163''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.0% ''0''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1984 United States presidential election|1984]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|42.8% ''131''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''58.2%''' ''175''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.0% ''0''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1980 United States presidential election|1980]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|35.1% ''93''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|5'''8.1%''' ''154''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|6.8% ''18''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1976 United States presidential election|1976]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|24.3% ''93''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''64.1%''' ''154''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|11.6% ''33''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1968 United States presidential election|1968]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|17.9% ''43''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''78.8%''' ''189''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|3.3% ''8''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1964 United States presidential election|1964]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|16.9% ''40''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''82.6%''' ''195''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.5% ''1''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1960 United States presidential election|1960]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|20.4% ''43''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''79.6%''' ''168''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.0% ''0''
|}
{{Hidden end}}

==Madison Lake Watershed and Lake Association==
The Madison Lake Watershed and Lake Association is a non-profit organization established for the purpose of protecting and preserving the natural resource of Madison Lake for future generations. MLWLA promotes the protection and improvement of the lake and surrounding watershed area through education and advocacy. Its goals include improving the water quality of the lake through an assessment of the lake's needs to determine the best approach to achieving a healthy, thriving lake and watershed ecosystem.<ref>[http://www.madisonlake.org/#!__about-the-association Purpose of MLWLA] Retrieved April 29, 2011.</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{notelist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.ci.madison-lake.mn.us/ Madison Lake, MN -- Official site]
* [http://www.madisonlake.org/ Madison Lake Watershed & Lake Association]
{{Blue Earth County, Minnesota}}
{{Mankato North Mankato MSA}}

{{Authority control}}

[[Category:Cities in Blue Earth County, Minnesota]]
[[Category:Cities in Minnesota]]
[[Category:Mankato – North Mankato metropolitan area]]
[[Category:1885 establishments in Minnesota]]