Madison County, Missouri facts for kids
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Madison County
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Madison County Courthouse in Fredericktown
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Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | December 14, 1818 |
| Named for | James Madison |
| Seat | Fredericktown |
| Largest city | Fredericktown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 498 sq mi (1,290 km2) |
| • Land | 494 sq mi (1,280 km2) |
| • Water | 3.2 sq mi (8 km2) 0.6% |
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| • Total | 12,626  |
| • Density | 25/sq mi (10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 8th |
Madison County is a place in Missouri, a state in the United States. In 2020, about 12,626 people lived here. Fredericktown is its biggest city and where the county government is located.
Madison County was officially started on December 14, 1818. It's named after James Madison, who was a President of the United States. Mining has always been important here. Madison County has the oldest lead mine west of the Mississippi River.
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Exploring Madison County's Geography
Madison County covers about 498 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Neighboring Counties
Madison County shares its borders with several other counties:
- St. Francois County (north)
- Perry County (northeast)
- Bollinger County (east)
- Wayne County (south)
- Iron County (west)
Main Roads in Madison County
Two important highways run through the county:
U.S. Route 67
Route 72
Protected Natural Areas
A part of the Mark Twain National Forest is located in Madison County. This is a large area of protected land.
People of Madison County
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,047 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,371 | 15.8% | |
| 1840 | 3,395 | 43.2% | |
| 1850 | 6,003 | 76.8% | |
| 1860 | 5,664 | −5.6% | |
| 1870 | 5,849 | 3.3% | |
| 1880 | 8,876 | 51.8% | |
| 1890 | 9,268 | 4.4% | |
| 1900 | 9,975 | 7.6% | |
| 1910 | 11,273 | 13.0% | |
| 1920 | 10,721 | −4.9% | |
| 1930 | 9,418 | −12.2% | |
| 1940 | 9,656 | 2.5% | |
| 1950 | 10,380 | 7.5% | |
| 1960 | 9,366 | −9.8% | |
| 1970 | 8,641 | −7.7% | |
| 1980 | 10,725 | 24.1% | |
| 1990 | 11,127 | 3.7% | |
| 2000 | 11,800 | 6.0% | |
| 2010 | 12,226 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 12,626 | 3.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2015 |
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In 2000, about 11,800 people lived in Madison County. The population density was about 24 people per square mile. Most residents were White (98.30%). A small number of people were Black, Native American, or Asian. About 0.56% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the county was 39 years old. About 24.60% of the people were under 18 years old.
Religion in Madison County
Many people in Madison County are part of Christian groups. The most common groups are Southern Baptists, Independent/Non-Charismatic Churches, and Free Will Baptists.
2020 Census Overview
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 11,555 | 91.52% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 54 | 0.43% |
| Native American (not Hispanic) | 49 | 0.4% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 41 | 0.32% |
| Pacific Islander (not Hispanic) | 0 | 0% |
| Other/Mixed (not Hispanic) | 585 | 4.63% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 342 | 2.71% |
Education in Madison County
Most adults in Madison County (68.6%) have a high school diploma. About 7.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
Children in Madison County attend schools in two main public school districts:
- Fredericktown R-I School District in Fredericktown
- Fredericktown Elementary School (Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade)
- Fredericktown Intermediate School (3rd to 5th grade)
- Fredericktown Middle School (6th to 8th grade)
- Fredericktown High School (9th to 12th grade)
- Marquand-Zion R-VI School District in Marquand
- Marquand-Zion Elementary School (Kindergarten to 6th grade)
- Marquand-Zion High School (7th to 12th grade)
Private Schools
- Faith Christian Academy in Fredericktown
Public Libraries
- Fredericktown Branch Library
Communities in Madison County
Here are the different types of communities you can find in Madison County:
Cities
- Fredericktown (This is the county seat, where the main county offices are.)
Towns
Villages
Census-Designated Places
These are areas that are like towns but are not officially incorporated as cities or villages:
Other Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller places that are not officially part of a city or town:
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Madison (Misuri) para niños
