Madison County, Texas facts for kids
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Madison County
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The Madison County Courthouse in Madisonville
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Location within the U.S. state of Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1854 |
| Named for | James Madison |
| Seat | Madisonville |
| Largest city | Madisonville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 472 sq mi (1,220 km2) |
| • Land | 466 sq mi (1,210 km2) |
| • Water | 6.4 sq mi (17 km2) 1.3% |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,455  |
| • Density | 29/sq mi (11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 10th |
Madison County is a county located in the state of Texas. It was named after James Madison, who was the fourth President of the United States. The main town, or county seat, is Madisonville. In 2020, about 13,455 people lived in Madison County. The county was officially started in 1853 and began operating in 1854. A person named Hillary Mercer Crabb helped create the county by introducing a bill when he was a state representative.
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History of Madison County
The current Madison County Courthouse was built in 1970. It is the fifth courthouse that has served Madison County. Hillary Mercer Crabb, who helped create the county, also worked as a judge. He was elected as a state representative in 1852. One of his important achievements was helping to make Madison County an official county.
Geography and Nature
Madison County covers a total area of about 472 square miles. Most of this area, about 466 square miles, is land. The rest, about 6.4 square miles, is covered by water.
The county has three natural borders. The Trinity River forms its eastern edge. The Navasota River forms its western edge. Part of its southern border, next to Walker County, is defined by Bedias Creek.
Main Roads in Madison County
Interstate 45
U.S. Highway 190
State Highway 21
State Highway 75
State Highway 90
State Highway OSR
Loop 1853
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Neighboring Counties
- Leon County (to the north)
- Houston County (to the northeast)
- Walker County (to the southeast)
- Grimes County (to the south)
- Brazos County (to the west)
People and Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 2,238 | — | |
| 1870 | 4,061 | 81.5% | |
| 1880 | 5,395 | 32.8% | |
| 1890 | 8,512 | 57.8% | |
| 1900 | 10,432 | 22.6% | |
| 1910 | 10,318 | −1.1% | |
| 1920 | 11,956 | 15.9% | |
| 1930 | 12,227 | 2.3% | |
| 1940 | 12,029 | −1.6% | |
| 1950 | 7,996 | −33.5% | |
| 1960 | 6,749 | −15.6% | |
| 1970 | 7,693 | 14.0% | |
| 1980 | 10,649 | 38.4% | |
| 1990 | 10,931 | 2.6% | |
| 2000 | 12,940 | 18.4% | |
| 2010 | 13,664 | 5.6% | |
| 2020 | 13,455 | −1.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–2010 2010 2020 |
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In 2020, the population of Madison County was 13,455 people. The county's population has changed over the years, growing from just over 2,200 people in 1860 to more than 13,000 today.
The people living in Madison County come from different backgrounds. In 2020, about 51.91% of the population was White (not Hispanic). About 19.23% were Black or African American (not Hispanic). People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 25.38% of the population.
In 2000, the average age of people in the county was 33 years old. About 21.10% of the population was under 18 years old. The median income for a household in the county was $29,418. This means half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less.
Communities in Madison County
Cities
- Madisonville (This is the county seat, the main town)
- Midway
Town
- Normangee (Most of this town is actually in Leon County)
Unincorporated Community
Education
Students in Madison County attend schools in different school districts:
- Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District
- Normangee Independent School District
- North Zulch Independent School District
For college, Blinn College is the designated community college for all of Madison County.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Madison (Texas) para niños
