Madison (village), New York facts for kids
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Madison, New York
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Madison Central School in the village
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 Madison (village), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 311 |
| • Density | 651.99/sq mi (251.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13402
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-44424 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0956252 |
Madison is a small village located in Madison County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 311 people lived there. The village and the larger area around it are named after James Madison, who was a President of the United States.
The Village of Madison is found in the middle part of the Town of Madison. It is right on US Route 20, which is an important road.
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Village History
The village of Madison officially became a village in 1816. It was a busy place for travelers going east and west because it was located on New York Route 20. The village even had a hotel and a resort near Madison Lake.
A lot of Madison was once owned by a businessman named G.W. Hinman. Many visitors came from a nearby area called Solsville. Solsville had stations for the Chenango Canal and the railroad, making it easy to travel from there.
Famous Antique Show
Madison is very well known for the Madison-Bouckville Antique Show. This big event happens every August. Over 1,000 antique dealers and tens of thousands of shoppers come to Madison. They look for rare and special items.
Solsville Joins Madison
In 2000, Solsville, which is about half a mile north of Madison, became part of the Town of Madison. Solsville is famous for its historic Solsville Hotel. This hotel used to be the town's post office, a place to eat and drink, and a ballroom for dances. There was also an old canal house there.
Notable People
- Phineas L. Tracy: He was a former member of the United States Congress.
Geography of Madison
Madison is located at coordinates 42°54′2″N 75°30′54″W.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 320 | — | |
| 1890 | 390 | 21.9% | |
| 1900 | 321 | −17.7% | |
| 1910 | 309 | −3.7% | |
| 1920 | 265 | −14.2% | |
| 1930 | 287 | 8.3% | |
| 1940 | 300 | 4.5% | |
| 1950 | 335 | 11.7% | |
| 1960 | 327 | −2.4% | |
| 1970 | 386 | 18.0% | |
| 1980 | 396 | 2.6% | |
| 1990 | 316 | −20.2% | |
| 2000 | 315 | −0.3% | |
| 2010 | 305 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 311 | 2.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 315 people living in Madison. The population density was about 626.5 people per square mile (241.9 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in the village were White (99.68%). A small number were Asian (0.32%). About 0.63% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The median age of people in the village was 38 years old. About 24.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
