Madison County, Indiana

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Madison County, Indiana
Map
File:Map of Indiana highlighting Madison County.png Location in the state of Indiana
Indiana's location in the USA
Statistics
Founded	1823
Seat	Anderson
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	sq mi ( km²)  sq mi ( km²)  sq mi ( km²), 0.17%
wikipedia:Population  - (2000)  - Density	133358
Website: www.madisoncty.com

Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is part of the Anderson Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2000, the population was 133,358. Its estimated 2005 population was 130,412. The county seat is Anderson⁶.

Contents 1 Geography 1.1 Adjacent counties 2 History 3 Demographics 4 Cities and towns 5 Townships 6 External links 7 References

[edit] Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,173 km² (453 sq mi). 1,171 km² (452 sq mi) of it is land and 2 km² (1 sq mi) of it (0.17%) is water.

[edit] Adjacent counties

• Grant County (north)
• Delaware County (east)
• Henry County (southeast)
• Hancock County (south)
• Hamilton County (west)
• Tipton County (northwest)

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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/sq mi). There were 56,939 housing units at an average density of 49/km² (126/sq mi). 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. 25.9% were of American, 20.2% German, 12.4% English and 8.3% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.

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.

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.

[edit] Cities and towns

• Alexandria
• Anderson
• Chesterfield
• Country Club Heights
• Edgewood
• Elwood
• Frankton
• Ingalls
• Lapel
• Markleville
• Orestes
• Pendleton
• River Forest
• Summitville
• Woodlawn Heights

[edit] Townships

• Adams
• Anderson
• Boone
• Duck Creek
• Fall Creek
• Green
• Jackson
• Lafayette
• Monroe
• Pipe Creek
• Richland
• Stony Creek
• Union
• Van Buren

[edit] External links

• The Madison County Council of Governments
• Madison County Sheriffs Department
• Madison County News
• Madison County Government Center
• List of Madison County Cemeteries
• Citizen Journalism in Madison County

[edit] 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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Coordinates: 40°10′N 85°43′W / 40.16, -85.72

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