Madison County, Texas

Madison County, Texas
The Madison County Courthouse in Madisonville.
Location in the state of Texas
Texas's location in the U.S.
Founded	1854
Seat	Madisonville
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	472 sq mi (1,222 km²) 470 sq mi (1,217 km²) 2 sq mi (5 km²), 0.59%
Population  - (2010)  - Density	13,664 28/sq mi (11/km²)
Website	www.co.madison.tx.us

The Madison County Museum in Madisonville

Bales of rolled hay off Texas State Highway 21 east of Madisonville

Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, its population was 13,664. Its seat is Madisonville, and it is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 472 square miles (1,224 km²), of which 470 square miles (1,216 km²) is land and 2 square miles (8 km²) (0.59%) is water.

The county has three natural borders: its eastern boundary is defined by the Trinity River, its western boundary is defined by the Navasota River, and the portion of its southern border adjacent to Walker County is defined by Bedias Creek.

Major Highways

• Interstate 45
• U.S. Highway 190
• State Highway 21
• State Highway 75
• State Highway 90
• State Highway OSR

Adjacent counties

• Leon County (north)
• Houston County (northeast)
• Walker County (southeast)
• Grimes County (south)
• Brazos County (southwest)

Demographics

Historical populations
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%
U.S. Decennial Census Texas Almanac: 1850-2010

As of the census of 2000, there were 12,940 people, 3,914 households, and 2,837 families residing in the county. The population density was 28 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 4,797 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 66.79% White, 22.87% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 7.90% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. 15.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,914 households out of which 31.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.10% were married couples living together, 11.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.50% were non-families. 24.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the county, the population was spread out with 21.10% under the age of 18, 13.00% from 18 to 24, 31.90% from 25 to 44, 20.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 142.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 155.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,418, and the median income for a family was $35,779. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $19,777 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,056. About 12.30% of families and 15.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.00% of those under age 18 and 16.30% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure

The Ferguson Unit, a Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison for men, is located in an unincorporated area in the county.

Cities and towns

• Madisonville
• Midway
• Normangee
• North Zulch

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Madison County, Texas

External links

• Madison County government's website
• Madison County from the Handbook of Texas Online