Madison County, Indiana

Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2000, the population was 133,358. The county seat is Anderson ⁶.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,173 km² (453 mi²). 1,171 km² (452 mi²) of it is land and 2 km² (1 mi²) of it (0.17%) is water.

Adjacent counties

Grant County (north)
Delaware County (east)
Henry County (southeast)
Hancock County (south)
Hamilton County (west)
Tipton County (northwest)

History

Madison County was formed in 1823. It was named for James Madison, co-author of the Federalist Papers, and fourth President of the United States, from 1809 to 1817.

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 133,358 people, 53,052 households, and 36,234 families residing in the county. The population density was 114/km² (295/mi²). There were 56,939 housing units at an average density of 49/km² (126/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.90% White, 7.88% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. 1.49% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 53,052 households out of which 29.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.50% were married couples living together, 11.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.70% were non-families. 27.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the county the population was spread out with 23.80% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 97.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $38,925, and the median income for a family was $46,663. Males had a median income of $35,585 versus $23,719 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,090. About 7.00% of families and 9.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.90% of those under age 18 and 6.10% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

External links

Indiana counties | Madison County, Indiana