Madisonville, Cincinnati facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Madisonville
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Neighborhood of Cincinnati
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| City | Cincinnati |
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| • Total | 17,898 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
45214, 45213, 45227, 45243
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Madisonville is a vibrant neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is one of the 52 neighborhoods that make up this large city. Madisonville was started in 1809 and became an official part of Cincinnati in 1911. You can find it in the northeastern part of the city. In 2020, about 17,898 people lived there.
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History of Madisonville
Madisonville began in 1809. It was first named "Madison" after James Madison, who had just become the fourth president of the United States. Before 1809, settlers from places like the mid-Atlantic and New England states started moving into the area. In 1826, the local post office was named "Madisonville." This helped avoid confusion with other towns that were also called Madison.
First Settlers Arrive
The very first permanent settler in Madisonville was Joseph Ward. He was 65 years old and had fought in the American Revolutionary War. Joseph and his two sons, Usual and Israel, traveled by horseback from New Jersey. They planned to settle in a new outpost called Columbia. Joseph's wife, Phebia, and their other children came by boat down the Ohio River to meet them in Columbia.
However, when they saw that Columbia often flooded, they decided to move to higher ground. This new spot became Madisonville. Joseph and his sons built the first house there in 1797. It was a log cabin located near an old Native American trail. Today, this spot is close to Whetsel and Monning Avenue.
Growth and Annexation
By 1830, the small village of Madisonville had 284 people. By 1900, its population had grown to 3,140. Madisonville officially became part of the City of Cincinnati in 1911. This meant it was no longer a separate village but a neighborhood within the larger city.
Population and People
| Population of Madisonville 1900-2020 | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 2,930 | — |
| 1910 | 5,093 | +73.8% |
| 1920 | 8,025 | +57.6% |
| 1930 | 9,789 | +22.0% |
| 1940 | 11,294 | +15.4% |
| 1950 | 12,807 | +13.4% |
| 1960 | 17,447 | +36.2% |
| 1970 | 17,897 | +2.6% |
| 1980 | 13,157 | −26.5% |
| 1990 | 12,216 | −7.2% |
| 2000 | 10,827 | −11.4% |
| 2010 | 9,141 | −15.6% |
| 2020 | 17,898 | +95.8% |
Every ten years, the United States counts its population in a census. According to the 2020 census, Madisonville had 17,898 residents. There were also 8,569 homes or housing units in the neighborhood.
Diversity in Madisonville
Madisonville is a diverse neighborhood. The census showed that people from many different backgrounds live there.
- 64.3% of residents were White.
- 25.6% were Black or African American.
- 3.1% were Asian.
- 0.2% were Native American.
- 0.1% were Pacific Islander.
- 1.3% were from some other race.
- 5.6% were from two or more races.
About 3.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Age Groups
There were 8,366 households in Madisonville. More than half of these (54.3%) were families. About 37.6% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The neighborhood has people of all ages:
- 18.1% of the population was under 18 years old.
- 61.5% were between 18 and 64 years old.
- 20.4% were 65 years of age or older.
Slightly more than half of the population (51.1%) were female, and 48.9% were male.
Income and Education
From 2016 to 2020, the average yearly income for a household in Madisonville was about $74,910. This is called the median annual income. About 6.3% of families were living below the poverty line, which means they had a very low income. Also, about 49.2% of adults in Madisonville had a bachelor's degree or higher, showing a strong focus on education.
