Madison County, Alabama

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Location in the state of Alabama
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Formed	December 13, 1808
Seat	Huntsville
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	2,105 km² (813 mi²) 2,085 km² (805 mi²) 21 km² (8 mi²), 0.98%
Population  - (2000)  - Density	276,700 133/km²
Website: www.co.madison.al.us

Madison County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is a major part of the Huntsville-Decatur Metro Area. The county is named in honor of James Madison, fourth President of the United States of America, and the first to visit the state of Alabama. According to the Census' 2005 estimate, the population was 298,192. Its county seat is Huntsville. Madison County covers parts of the former Decatur County. Image File history File links Map_of_Alabama_highlighting_Madison_County. ... December 13 is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1808 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ... The 22nd United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Density (symbol: ρ - Greek: rho) is a measure of mass per unit of volume. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... A state of the United States (a U.S. state) is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,423 sq. ... The Huntsville-Decatur Metro Area is the most populated Sub-Region of North Alabama, with 510,088 living within the MSA. The Metro Area is situated along the Tennessee River, and includes the cities: Athens, AL, Decatur, AL, Guntersville, AL, Hartselle, AL, Huntsville, AL, and Madison, AL, as well as... James Madison (March 16, 1751 – June 28, 1836) was the fourth (1809–1817) President of the United States. ... For the pop band, see Presidents of the United States of America. ... Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,423 sq. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Decatur County, Alabama is a former county of the state of Alabama, United States. ...

History

Madison County was established on December 13, 1808 by the governor of the Mississippi territory. Madison County is recognized as the "birthplace" of Alabama, which was founded here on December 14, 1819. For much of the county's history, the economy has revolved mostly around agriculture. Madison County was one of the largest cotton producing counties in the state of Alabama, and textile mills operated around the county. December 13 is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1808 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,423 sq. ... December 14 is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1819 common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

This all changed when a group of German rocket scientists, led by Werner von Braun, came to Huntsville in 1950. They developed the Redstone Rocket, which eventually became the first vehicle to launch an American into space. Tens of thousands of jobs came to the area as a result of the "space race", and the population of Madison County rose from 72,903 in 1950 to an estimated 2005 population of 298,192. In May 1964, von Braun stands at his Marshall Space Flight Center desk in Huntsville, Alabama with models of rockets developed and in progress. ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,105 km² (813 mi²). 2,085 km² (805 mi²) of it is land and 21 km² (8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.98% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Madison County is bordered by Limestone County to the west, Jackson County to the east, Morgan County and Marshall County to the south and Lincoln County and Franklin County, both in Tennessee, to the north. Limestone County is a county of the State of Alabama. ... Jackson County is a county of the State of Alabama, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Metro Area. ... Morgan County is a county of the State of Alabama. ... Marshall County is a county of the State of Alabama. ... Lincoln County is a county located in the state of Tennessee. ... Franklin County is a county located in the state of Tennessee. ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 36th 109,247 km² 195 km 710 km 2. ...

The topography in the southern and eastern portions of the county is dominated by the dissected remnants of the Cumberland Plateau, such as Keel Mountain, Monte Sano and Green Mountain. The northern and western portions of the county are flatter. The Cumberland Plateau includes much of eastern Kentucky and western West Virginia in the United States. ... Monte Sano is a horseshoe-shaped mountain in Madison County, Alabama beside the city of Huntsville. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 276,700 people, 109,955 households, and 75,319 families residing in the county. The population density was 133/km² (344/mi²). There were 120,288 housing units at an average density of 58/km² (149/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 72.06% White, 22.78% Black or African American, 0.77% Native American, 1.86% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. 1.89% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 109,955 households out of which 33.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.40% were married couples living together, 11.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% were non-families. 27.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.00. A marriage is a committed relationship between or among individuals, recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...

In the county the population was spread out with 25.60% under the age of 18, 9.40% from 18 to 24, 31.50% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 10.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $44,704, and the median income for a family was $54,360. Males had a median income of $40,779 versus $26,534 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,091. 10.50% of the population and 8.10% of families were below the poverty line. 14.10% of those under the age of 18 and 9.60% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Education

The Madison County School System runs public schools throughout the unincorporated areas of the county and the incorporated cities of Gurley, New Hope, Meridianville, Hazel Green , Toney, Movrovia, Sparkman, New Market, and Owens Cross Roads. The system runs 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 5 high schools, and a technical school. Gurley is a town located in Madison County, Alabama. ... New Hope is a small city located in Madison County, Alabama. ... Meridianville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in Madison County, Alabama. ... Hazel Green is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in Madison County, Alabama. ... New Market is a census-designated place located in Madison County, Alabama. ... Owens Cross Roads is a town located in Madison County, Alabama. ...

Municipalities and census-designated places

• Gurley
• Harvest
• Hazel Green
• Huntsville (part - part of Huntsville is in Limestone County)
• Madison (part - part of Madison is in Limestone County)
• Meridianville
• Moores Mill
• New Hope
• New Market
• Owens Cross Roads
• Redstone Arsenal
• Triana

Gurley is a town located in Madison County, Alabama. ... Harvest is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in the northwestern part of Madison County, Alabama. ... Hazel Green is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in Madison County, Alabama. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Limestone County is a county of the State of Alabama. ... Madison is a city located primarily in Madison County, Alabama with a small portion located in Limestone County, Alabama, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Metro Area. ... Limestone County is a county of the State of Alabama. ... Meridianville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in Madison County, Alabama. ... Moores Mill is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in Madison County, Alabama. ... New Hope is a small city located in Madison County, Alabama. ... New Market is a census-designated place located in Madison County, Alabama. ... Owens Cross Roads is a town located in Madison County, Alabama. ... Redstone Arsenal is a census-designated place and U.S. Army post located next to the city of Huntsville in Madison County, Alabama. ... Triana is a town located in Madison County, Alabama. ...

External Links

• Madison County Commission
• Madison County Schools

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