Madison (CDP), Maine facts for kids
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Madison, Maine
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 Madison (CDP), Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.71 sq mi (17.38 km2) |
| • Land | 6.43 sq mi (16.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,533 |
| • Density | 394.12/sq mi (152.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04950
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-42625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0570645 |
Madison is a special area in the town of Madison, located in Somerset County, Maine, United States. This area is called a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is like a neighborhood or community that the government defines just for counting people. In 2020, about 2,533 people lived in Madison.
Where is Madison Located?
Madison is found in the state of Maine. Its exact location is 44°47′36″N 69°52′41″W / 44.79333°N 69.87806°W. This means it's at 44.79 degrees north latitude and 69.87 degrees west longitude.
The total area of this special place is about 6.7 square miles (17.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.4 square miles (16.7 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.6 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Madison?
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| 2020 | 2,533 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 2,733 people living in Madison. These people lived in 1,145 homes, and 725 of these were families.
Most people in Madison were White (about 97.91%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds, including Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. About 1.65% of people were from two or more races.
About 27.2% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (46.6%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.29 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 22.5% of people were under 18 years old. About 22.0% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Madison was 41 years.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Madison was about $27,250. For families, the average income was about $36,389.
About 14.7% of all people in Madison lived below the poverty line. This included about 23.4% of children under 18 and 11.2% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Madison (condado de Somerset) para niños
