Madison County, Ohio
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| Madison County, Ohio | |
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 Location in the state of Ohio |
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 Ohio's location in the U.S. |
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| Founded | March 1, 1810[1] |
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| Seat | London |
| Largest city | London |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
466 sq mi (1,207 km²) 465 sq mi (1,205 km (749 mi) km²) 1 sq mi (2 km²), 0.16% |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
40,213 86/sq mi (33/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: www.co.madison.oh.us | |
| Named for: James Madison | |
Madison County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2000 census, the population was 40,213. Its county seat is London[2] and is named for James Madison, President of the United States when the county was established on March 1, 1810.[3]
Madison County, which spans I-70 and I-71 as they converge on Columbus, was recently cited by the Ohio State Highway Patrol as leading the state [4] for the most number of speeding tickets in excess of 20-mph over the posted limit. Despite a population of around 42,000 in 2006[5], over 7,700 such tickets were issued in three years. Approximately 3 of Madison County's 18 fatal crashes in 2006 and 2007 occurred on interstates[6].
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[edit] Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 466 square miles (1,207 km²).465 square miles (1,205 km²) of it is land and 1 square miles (2 km²) of it (0.16%) is water.
[edit] Adjacent counties
- Union County (north)
- Franklin County (east)
- Pickaway County (southeast)
- Fayette County (south)
- Greene County (southwest)
- Clark County (west)
- Champaign County (northwest)
[edit] Demographics
| Madison County Population by year[1] |
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2005 41,295 (Census estimate) |
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As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 40,213 people, 13,672 households, and 10,035 families residing in the county. The population density was 86 people per square mile (33/km²). There were 14,399 housing units at an average density of 31 per square mile (12/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 91.75% White, 6.24% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. 0.73% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 13,672 households out of which 35.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.20% were married couples living together, 9.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.60% were non-families. 22.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.70% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 32.80% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 10.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 117.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $44,212, and the median income for a family was $50,520. Males had a median income of $35,251 versus $26,119 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,721. About 6.20% of families and 7.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.50% of those under age 18 and 8.70% of those age 65 or over.
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[edit] Libraries in Madison County
The following libraries serve the communities of Madison County.
- Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library in West Jefferson, Ohio
- London Public Library (Ohio) in London, Ohio
- Mount Sterling Public Library in Mt. Sterling, Ohio
- Plain City Public Library in Plain City, Ohio
[edit] References
- ^ a b Ohio County Profiles: Madison County (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
- ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Madison County data. Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
- ^ "AGGRESSIVE DRIVING: 20mph+ Over the Speed Limit", Ohio State Highway Patrol, Traffic Safety Bulletin, Feb 13, 2008. [1], retrieved 2008-02-17
- ^ U.S. Census Quick Facts : Madison County, Ohio[2], retrieved 2008-02-17
- ^ "Madison County Fatal Crashes, 2006-2008", Ohio State Highway Patrol, [3], retrieved 2008-02-17
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
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