Madison County, Texas

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Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of 2000, the population is 12,940. Its county seat is Madisonville⁶, and it is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.

Contents 1 Geography 1.1 Major Highways 1.2 Adjacent counties 2 Demographics 3 Cities and towns 4 References 5 External links

[edit] Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,224 km² (472 mi²). 1,216 km² (470 mi²) of it is land and 7 km² (3 mi²) of it (0.59%) is water.

The county has three natural borders: its eastern boundary is defined by the Trinity River, its western boundary is defined by the Navasota River, and its the portion of its southern border adjacent to Walker County is defined by Bedias Creek.^[1]

[edit] Major Highways

• Interstate 45
• U.S. Highway 190
• State Highway 21 (Texas)
• State Highway 75 (Texas)
• State Highway 90 (Texas)
• State Highway OSR (Texas)

[edit] Adjacent counties

• Leon County (north)
• Houston County (northeast)
• Walker County (southeast)
• Grimes County (south)
• Brazos County (southwest)

[edit] Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 12,940 people, 3,914 households, and 2,837 families residing in the county. The population density was 11/km² (28/mi²). There were 4,797 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (10/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 66.79% White, 22.87% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 7.90% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. 15.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,914 households out of which 31.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.10% were married couples living together, 11.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.50% were non-families. 24.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the county, the population was spread out with 21.10% under the age of 18, 13.00% from 18 to 24, 31.90% from 25 to 44, 20.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 142.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 155.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,418, and the median income for a family was $35,779. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $19,777 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,056. About 12.30% of families and 15.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.00% of those under age 18 and 16.30% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Cities and towns

• Madisonville
• Midway
• North Zulch

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Madison County government's website
• Madison County from the Handbook of Texas Online