Madison, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Madison, Pennsylvania
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Location of Madison in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
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 Madison, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Madison, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Incorporated | October 3, 1876 |
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| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
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| • Total | 364 |
| • Density | 834.86/sq mi (322.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
15663
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| FIPS code | 42-46488 |
Madison is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 364 people lived there. The borough was named after James Madison, who was the fourth President of the United States.
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Exploring Madison's Location
Madison is found at these coordinates: 40°14′55″N 79°40′46″W / 40.24861°N 79.67944°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau tells us that Madison covers a total area of about 0.44 square miles (1.13 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the borough's official borders.
People of Madison
How Madison's Population Has Changed
The number of people living in Madison has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 190 | — | |
| 1890 | 201 | 5.8% | |
| 1900 | 464 | 130.8% | |
| 1910 | 421 | −9.3% | |
| 1920 | 354 | −15.9% | |
| 1930 | 365 | 3.1% | |
| 1940 | 409 | 12.1% | |
| 1950 | 386 | −5.6% | |
| 1960 | 399 | 3.4% | |
| 1970 | 436 | 9.3% | |
| 1980 | 531 | 21.8% | |
| 1990 | 539 | 1.5% | |
| 2000 | 510 | −5.4% | |
| 2010 | 397 | −22.2% | |
| 2020 | 364 | −8.3% | |
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A Look at Madison's Community in 2000
According to the 2000 census, there were 510 people living in Madison. These people made up 219 households, with 158 of them being families.
Most people in Madison were White (99.41%). A small number were Asian (0.20%) or from two or more races (0.39%).
About 22.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (62.6%) were married couples. About 23.3% of households had just one person living there.
The average age of people in Madison was 46 years old. This means half the population was older than 46 and half was younger.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Madison was $41,875 per year. For families, the average income was $46,250.
About 5.9% of all people in Madison lived below the poverty line. This included 5.7% of children under 18 and 8.5% of people aged 65 or older.
Madison in Movies
Madison is known for being the setting of the 1991 movie My Girl. This film takes place in Madison during the summer of 1972. Its sequel, My Girl 2, also started in Madison, set during the 1973–74 school year.
See also
In Spanish: Madison (Pensilvania) para niños
