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Encyclopedia > Madison County, Indiana
Madison County, Indiana
Map
Map of Indiana highlighting Madison County
Location in the state of Indiana
Statistics
Formed
Seat Anderson
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

1,173 km² (453 mi²)
1,171 km² (452 mi²)
2 km² (1 mi²), 0.17%
Population
 - (2000)
 - Density

133,358
114/km² 
Website: www.madisoncty.com

Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is part of the Anderson, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2000, the population was 133,358. Its estimated 2005 population was 130,412. The county seat is Anderson6. Image File history File links Map_of_Indiana_highlighting_Madison_County. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Anderson is a city located in Madison County, Indiana. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second 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. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      A state of the United States is any one of the fifty subnational entities referred to... Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area  Ranked 38th  - Total 36,418 sq mi (94,321 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 270 miles (435 km)  - % water 1. ... Anderson is a city located in Madison County, Indiana. ... In the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has produced a formal definition of metropolitan areas, which are organized around county boundaries. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Anderson is a city located in Madison County, Indiana. ... 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. ...

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,173 km² (453 mi²). 1,171 km² (452 mi²) of it is land and 2 km² (1 mi²) of it (0.17%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Adjacent counties

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History

Madison County was formed in 1823. It was named for James Madison, co-author of the Federalist Papers, and fourth President of the United States, from 1809 to 1817. James Madison (March 16, 1751 – June 28, 1836), an American politician and fourth President of the United States of America (1809–1817), was one of the most influential Founders of the United States. ... An advertisement for The Federalist The Federalist Papers are a series of 85 articles arguing for the ratification of the United States Constitution. ... For the film, see The American President (film). ...


Demographics

Madison County
Population by year

2005 130,412
2000 133,358
1990 130,669
1980 139,336
1970 138,451
1960 125,819
1950 103,911
1940 88,575
1930 82,888
1920 69,151
1910 65,224
1900 70,470
1890 36,487
1880 27,527
1870 22,770
1860 16,518
1850 12,375
1840 8,874
1830 2,238

As of the census² of 2000, there were 133,358 people, 53,052 households, and 36,234 families residing in the county. The population density was 114/km² (295/mi²). There were 56,939 housing units at an average density of 49/km² (126/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.90% White, 7.88% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. 1.49% 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. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...


There were 53,052 households out of which 29.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.50% were married couples living together, 11.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.70% were non-families. 27.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.91. Matrimony redirects here. ...


In the county the population was spread out with 23.80% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 97.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.40 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $38,925, and the median income for a family was $46,663. Males had a median income of $35,585 versus $23,719 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,090. About 7.00% of families and 9.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.90% of those under age 18 and 6.10% of those age 65 or over. 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. ...


Cities and towns

Anderson form the air, looking west.
Anderson form the air, looking west.

ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (2560x1920, 2570 KB) Anderson, Indiana from the northeast. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (2560x1920, 2570 KB) Anderson, Indiana from the northeast. ... Alexandria is a city in Madison County, Indiana, United States. ... Anderson is a city located in Madison County, Indiana. ... Chesterfield is a town located in Madison County, Indiana. ... Country Club Heights is a town located in Madison County, Indiana. ... Edgewood is a town located in Madison County, Indiana. ... Elwood is a city in Madison County, Indiana, United States. ... Frankton is a town located in Madison County, Indiana. ... Ingalls is a town located in Madison County, Indiana. ... Lapel is a town located in Madison County, Indiana. ... Markleville is a town located in Madison County, Indiana. ... Orestes is a town located in Madison County, Indiana. ... Pendleton is a town in Madison County, Indiana, United States. ... River Forest is a town located in Madison County, Indiana. ... Summitville is a town located in Madison County, Indiana. ... Woodlawn Heights is a town located in Madison County, Indiana. ...

External links

References

  • Forstall, Richard L. (editor) (1996). Population of states and counties of the United States: 1790 to 1990 : from the twenty-one decennial censuses. United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Population Division. ISBN 0-934213-48-8. 

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