Madison, Kansas facts for kids
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Madison, Kansas
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Historic ATSF depot (2016)
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Location within Greenwood County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Greenwood |
| Founded | 1872 |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Named for | Madison Township |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 701 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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618 |
| • Density | 1,052.81/sq mi (406.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
66855, 66860
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-44050 |
| GNIS|GNIS ID | 477828 |
Madison is a city in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States, along the Verdigris River. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 701.
History
Madison was founded in 1872 northwest of the present town. In 1879, the town was relocated to its present site when the Howard Branch of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad was built from Emporia to Moline. The first building was the home of W. H. Green, a Civil War veteran. Green came to Kansas in 1867, took up a homestead, and operated a trading post on the original town site. Madison took its name from Madison Township.
Geography
Madison is located at 38°7′59″N 96°8′14″W / 38.13306°N 96.13722°W (38.133014, -96.137252). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.61 square miles (1.58 km2), all of it land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Madison has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 123 | — | |
| 1890 | 623 | 406.5% | |
| 1900 | 683 | 9.6% | |
| 1910 | 721 | 5.6% | |
| 1920 | 795 | 10.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,488 | 87.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,198 | −19.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,212 | 1.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,105 | −8.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,061 | −4.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,099 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 845 | −23.1% | |
| 2000 | 857 | 1.4% | |
| 2010 | 701 | −18.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 618 | −11.8% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 701 people, 313 households, and 190 families living in the city. The population density was 1,149.2 inhabitants per square mile (443.7/km2). There were 401 housing units at an average density of 657.4 per square mile (253.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 0.1% African American, 1.7% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.
There were 313 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 3.90
The median age in the city was 42.3 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 18.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
Education
The community is served by Madison–Virgil USD 386 public school district.
The Madison Bulldogs won the Kansas State High School boys class 1A basketball championship in 1976 and the 1A football championship in 1984.
See also
In Spanish: Madison (Kansas) para niños
