Madison, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Madison, Ohio
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Village
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Old Brick School
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Location of Madison, Ohio
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Location of Madison in Lake County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lake |
| Township | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.09 sq mi (13.17 km2) |
| • Land | 5.09 sq mi (13.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,435 |
| • Density | 675.25/sq mi (260.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44057
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-46480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1061460 |
Madison is a small village located in Lake County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,435 people lived there. Madison became an official village in 1867.
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Exploring Madison's Location
Madison covers an area of about 5.09 square miles (13.17 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Who Lives in Madison?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 757 | — | |
| 1880 | 793 | 4.8% | |
| 1890 | 738 | −6.9% | |
| 1900 | 768 | 4.1% | |
| 1910 | 863 | 12.4% | |
| 1920 | 893 | 3.5% | |
| 1930 | 927 | 3.8% | |
| 1940 | 979 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,127 | 15.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,347 | 19.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,678 | 24.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,291 | 36.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,477 | 8.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,921 | 17.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,184 | 9.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,435 | 7.9% | |
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Population Overview (2010 Census)
In 2010, Madison had 3,184 people living in 1,241 households. Most people (96.3%) were White. A small number of residents were African American (0.6%), Native American (0.1%), or Asian (0.5%). About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (34.6%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (58.5%) were married couples. The average age in the village was about 41 years old. Roughly 25% of residents were under 18, and about 15% were 65 or older.
Famous People from Madison
Madison has been home to several interesting people:
- Rosa Miller Avery (1830–1894) was an American writer and activist. She worked to end slavery and supported women's right to vote.
- Steve LaTourette was a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He represented Ohio's 14th congressional district.
- Frederick Burr Opper was a pioneer in creating U.S. newspaper comic strips.
- Rachel Jamison Webster is an award-winning poet, writer, and teacher. She is connected with Northwestern University.
