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 | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 689 |
| • Density | 1,168/sq mi (453.3/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 ID | 2395809 |
Madison is a small city located in Greenwood County, Kansas, in the United States. It sits right next to the Verdigris River. In 2020, about 689 people lived there.
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History of Madison
Madison was first started in 1872, a little to the northwest of where it is today. In 1879, the town moved to its current spot. This happened when the Howard Branch of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad was built.
The very first building in the new location was the home of W. H. Green. He was a veteran from the Civil War. Green came to Kansas in 1867 and set up a trading post. The city of Madison got its name from Madison Township.
Geography and Climate
Where is Madison Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.61 square miles (1.52 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
What is Madison's Climate Like?
Madison has a climate known as a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are usually hot and humid. The winters are generally mild to cool. On climate maps, this type of weather is often shown as "Cfa."
People of Madison
Population Changes Over Time
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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% | |
| 2020 | 689 | −1.7% | |
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Madison in 2020
The 2020 United States census found that 689 people lived in Madison. There were 299 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 179 were families.
About 25.8% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households, 46.2%, were married couples living together. About 34.8% of households were made up of just one person.
The average age in Madison was 42.1 years. About 24.1% of the people were under 18 years old. Also, 21.6% of the population was 65 years or older.
Madison in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 701 people living in Madison. There were 313 households and 190 families.
About 26.5% of households had children under 18. Nearly half, 49.8%, were married couples living together.
The average age in the city was 42.3 years. About 25.1% of people were under 18. And 18.3% were 65 years or older.
Education in Madison
Local Schools
The public schools in Madison are part of the Madison–Virgil USD 386 school district. This district serves the community's students.
Sports Achievements
The Madison Bulldogs, which is the local high school team, have won state championships. They won the Kansas State High School boys' class 1A basketball championship in 1976. They also won the 1A football championship in 1984.
See also
In Spanish: Madison (Kansas) para niños
