Madison, Illinois facts for kids
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Madison, Illinois
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 Madison, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| Counties | Madison, St. Clair |
| Townships | Venice, Nameoki, Chouteau, Canteen, Stites |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.88 sq mi (46.32 km2) |
| • Land | 14.14 sq mi (36.64 km2) |
| • Water | 3.74 sq mi (9.68 km2) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,171 |
| • Density | 224.18/sq mi (86.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-45993 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395806 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Madison, Illinois |
Madison is a city located in Illinois, a state in the United States. It is found in both Madison and St. Clair counties. Madison is also a nearby town, or suburb, of St. Louis.
In 2020, about 3,171 people lived in Madison. This number was a bit lower than the 3,891 people who lived there in 2010. Madison is home to the World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, a famous race track. It also has the very first Bulgarian Orthodox church in the United States.
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History of Madison
The city of Madison was first started, or founded, in the year 1820. Interestingly, there have been three different villages that were called Madison over time.
Geography and Location
Madison is located in the southwestern part of Madison County. Its exact spot on a map is 38°41′1″N 90°9′4″W / 38.68361°N 90.15111°W. This means it's at 38.683700 degrees North latitude and -90.151047 degrees West longitude.
The main part of Madison is next to Granite City to the north. It is also near Venice to the southwest. However, the city of Madison has grown. Its borders now stretch out in different directions.
For example, it borders Hartford to the far north. To the east, it's next to Pontoon Beach. Fairmont City is to the southeast. And Brooklyn is to the southwest. The Mississippi River forms the western edge of Madison, north of Venice. Across the river from Madison is the big city of St. Louis, in Missouri.
Roads and Transportation Routes
Illinois Route 203 runs right through the middle of Madison. It is known as MC Cambridge Avenue and Edwardsville Road. This road goes north into Granite City. It also goes south to where Interstates 55 and 70 meet at Exit 4.
Another important road is Illinois Route 3, also called Cedar Street. It crosses the western part of Madison. This route goes south into Venice. From there, it crosses the Mississippi River into St. Louis. North of Madison, it goes through Granite City to Hartford.
Land and Water Area
The U.S. Census Bureau keeps track of land and water areas for cities. They report that Madison covers a total area of about 17.88 square miles (46.32 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 14.15 square miles (36.64 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.74 square miles (9.68 square kilometers), is water. This means about 20.91% of Madison's total area is water.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,979 | — | |
| 1910 | 5,046 | 155.0% | |
| 1920 | 4,996 | −1.0% | |
| 1930 | 7,661 | 53.3% | |
| 1940 | 7,782 | 1.6% | |
| 1950 | 7,963 | 2.3% | |
| 1960 | 6,861 | −13.8% | |
| 1970 | 7,042 | 2.6% | |
| 1980 | 5,301 | −24.7% | |
| 1990 | 4,629 | −12.7% | |
| 2000 | 4,545 | −1.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,891 | −14.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,171 | −18.5% | |
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The population of Madison has changed quite a bit over the years. The table below shows how many people have lived in the city during different census years.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 2,478 | 1,511 | 854 | 54.52% | 38.83% | 26.93% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 1,906 | 2,153 | 2,001 | 41.94% | 55.33% | 63.10% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 13 | 9 | 13 | 0.29% | 0.23% | 0.41% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 5 | 5 | 14 | 0.11% | 0.13% | 0.44% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0.11% | 0.00% | 0.16% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 48 | 74 | 103 | 1.06% | 1.90% | 3.25% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 89 | 138 | 180 | 1.96% | 3.55% | 5.68% |
| Total | 4,545 | 3,891 | 3,171 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Historic Places in Madison
Madison is home to a special historic place listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is the Chain of Rocks Bridge. It crosses the Mississippi River.
Transportation in Madison
While Amtrak trains, like the Texas Eagle and Lincoln Service, travel through Madison, they do not currently stop in the city. However, there is a local bus service available for people to get around the community.
Famous People from Madison
Many interesting people have come from Madison, Illinois. Here are a few:
- George Becker was a leader for workers. He was the president of the United Steelworkers union from 1993 to 2001.
- Donnie Freeman was a talented basketball player. He played for Illinois and later in the ABA and NBA leagues.
- Sam Harshany was a catcher in professional baseball. He played for the St. Louis Browns team.
See also
In Spanish: Madison (Illinois) para niños
