Madison County, Ohio




Not to be confused with Madison, Ohio.

County in the United States

































































Madison County, Ohio

London-ohio-courthouse.jpg
Madison County Courthouse





Flag of Madison County, Ohio
Flag
Seal of Madison County, Ohio
Seal

Map of Ohio highlighting Madison County
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio

Map of the United States highlighting Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Founded February 16, 1810[1][2]
Named for
James Madison[3]
Seat London
Largest city London
Area
 • Total 467 sq mi (1,210 km2)
 • Land 466 sq mi (1,207 km2)
 • Water 0.8 sq mi (2 km2), 0.2%
Population
 • (2010) 43,435
 • Density 93/sq mi (36/km2)
Congressional district 15th
Time zone
Eastern: UTC−5/−4
Website www.co.madison.oh.us

Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 43,435.[4] Its county seat is London.[5] The county is named for James Madison, President of the United States and was established on March 1, 1810.[6]


Madison County is part of the Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.


In 2008, Madison County, which spans Interstates 70 and 71 as they converge on Columbus, was cited by the Ohio State Highway Patrol as leading the state for the most speeding tickets 20-mph or more over the posted limit.[7] Despite a population of around 42,000 in 2006,[8] over 7,700 such tickets were issued in three years. Three of Madison County's 18 fatal crashes in 2006 and 2007 occurred on interstates.[9] Madison County is also home to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, the
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, and several prison facilities.[10]




Contents






  • 1 History


  • 2 Geography


    • 2.1 Adjacent counties




  • 3 Major highways


  • 4 Demographics


    • 4.1 2000 census


    • 4.2 2010 census




  • 5 Politics


  • 6 Libraries


  • 7 Communities


    • 7.1 City


    • 7.2 Villages


    • 7.3 Townships


    • 7.4 Census-designated places


    • 7.5 Unincorporated communities




  • 8 See also


  • 9 References


  • 10 External links





History


In 1850, the county contained 24 churches and one newspaper office, had a total population of 10,015, and the county's public school system had 3838 pupils.[11] With agriculture as the primary business, that same year the county produced 726,451 bushels of corn, 19,308 tons of hay, 120,696 pounds of wool, and 128,948 pounds of butter.[11] In 1900, the county had a population of 20,590.[12]



Geography


According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 467 square miles (1,210 km2), of which 466 square miles (1,210 km2) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) (0.2%) is water.[13]



Adjacent counties




  • Union County (north)


  • Franklin County (east)


  • Pickaway County (southeast)


  • Fayette County (south)


  • Greene County (southwest)


  • Clark County (west)


  • Champaign County (northwest)



Major highways





  • I-70


  • I-71


  • US 40


  • US 42


  • SR 29


  • SR 38


  • SR 41


  • SR 56


  • SR 142


  • SR 161


  • SR 187


  • SR 323


  • SR 665




Demographics















































































































































Historical population
Census Pop.
%±
1810 1,603 —
1820 4,799 199.4%
1830 6,190 29.0%
1840 9,025 45.8%
1850 10,015 11.0%
1860 13,015 30.0%
1870 15,633 20.1%
1880 20,129 28.8%
1890 20,057 −0.4%
1900 20,590 2.7%
1910 19,902 −3.3%
1920 19,662 −1.2%
1930 20,253 3.0%
1940 21,811 7.7%
1950 22,300 2.2%
1960 26,454 18.6%
1970 28,318 7.0%
1980 33,004 16.5%
1990 37,068 12.3%
2000 40,213 8.5%
2010 43,435 8.0%
Est. 2017 44,036 [14] 1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[15]
1790-1960[16] 1900-1990[17]
1990-2000[18] 2010-2017[4]


2000 census


As of the census[19] 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.



2010 census


As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 43,435 people, 14,734 households, and 10,580 families residing in the county.[20] The population density was 93.2 inhabitants per square mile (36.0/km2). There were 15,939 housing units at an average density of 34.2 per square mile (13.2/km2).[21] The racial makeup of the county was 90.6% white, 6.6% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.4% of the population.[20] In terms of ancestry, 32.0% were German, 16.5% were Irish, 14.5% were American, and 9.6% were English.[22]


Of the 14,734 households, 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.2% were non-families, and 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.04. The median age was 39.1 years.[20]


The median income for a household in the county was $50,533 and the median income for a family was $63,397. Males had a median income of $46,550 versus $33,193 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,980. About 8.9% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.[23]



Politics



Presidential elections results











































































































































































































































Presidential elections results[24]
Year
Republican
Democratic
Third parties

2016
66.8% 11,631
 27.4% 4,779
 5.8% 1,011

2012
58.9% 10,342
 39.0% 6,845
 2.1% 370

2008
60.6% 10,606
 37.3% 6,532
 2.1% 372

2004
63.9% 11,117
 35.7% 6,203
 0.5% 78

2000
60.6% 8,892
 36.1% 5,287
 3.3% 488

1996
51.2% 6,871
 37.8% 5,072
 11.0% 1,478

1992
48.8% 6,865
 28.4% 3,998
 22.8% 3,208

1988
70.3% 8,303
 29.0% 3,421
 0.8% 93

1984
74.9% 8,979
 24.4% 2,928
 0.7% 80

1980
63.1% 7,166
 31.4% 3,565
 5.5% 619

1976
58.2% 7,074
 40.2% 4,885
 1.7% 202

1972
75.7% 8,372
 22.5% 2,484
 1.9% 208

1968
57.2% 5,882
 27.0% 2,780
 15.9% 1,631

1964
 48.4% 4,945
51.6% 5,264

1960
66.4% 7,256
 33.6% 3,677

1956
69.3% 6,483
 30.7% 2,875

1952
66.4% 6,279
 33.6% 3,177

1948
58.4% 4,730
 41.5% 3,356
 0.1% 8

1944
62.2% 5,546
 37.8% 3,374

1940
57.4% 5,904
 42.7% 4,390

1936
 47.8% 4,843
51.2% 5,184
 1.0% 103

1932
 49.1% 4,631
50.1% 4,722
 0.8% 73

1928
68.1% 5,522
 31.2% 2,527
 0.7% 56

1924
62.0% 4,829
 34.5% 2,685
 3.6% 278

1920
58.8% 5,397
 41.0% 3,769
 0.2% 19

1916
50.9% 2,809
 48.4% 2,667
 0.7% 40

1912
43.4% 2,271
 41.5% 2,172
 15.2% 793

1908
54.9% 3,051
 43.8% 2,430
 1.3% 73

1904
59.1% 3,164
 39.3% 2,103
 1.7% 89

1900
55.6% 3,197
 43.3% 2,493
 1.1% 62

1896
54.0% 3,308
 44.9% 2,751
 1.1% 66

1892
50.9% 2,594
 45.0% 2,292
 4.1% 207

1888
50.7% 2,708
 44.5% 2,376
 4.8% 256

1884
52.3% 2,706
 46.2% 2,391
 1.5% 79

1880
53.1% 2,680
 45.7% 2,305
 1.3% 63

1876
50.2% 2,191
 49.2% 2,145
 0.6% 25

1872
54.3% 1,934
 45.6% 1,625
 0.2% 6




Libraries


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



Communities




Map of Madison County, Ohio with Municipal and Township Labels



City



  • London (county seat)


Villages



  • Midway

  • Mount Sterling

  • Plain City

  • South Solon

  • West Jefferson



Townships




  • Canaan

  • Darby

  • Deer Creek

  • Fairfield

  • Jefferson

  • Monroe

  • Oak Run

  • Paint

  • Pike

  • Pleasant

  • Range

  • Somerford

  • Stokes

  • Union



https://web.archive.org/web/20160715023447/http://www.ohiotownships.org/township-websites



Census-designated places



  • Choctaw Lake

  • Lafayette

  • Plumwood



Unincorporated communities




  • Amity

  • Big Plain

  • Chenoweth

  • Chrisman

  • Florence

  • Gillivan

  • Kileville

  • Kiousville

  • Lilly Chapel

  • McClimansville

  • Newport

  • Range

  • Resaca

  • Rosedale

  • Rupert

  • Summerford

  • Tradersville

  • Wrightsville




See also


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


References




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  2. ^ Williams, James (1887). The revised statutes of the state of Ohio, Volume 3. The Wrighton Printing Company. p. 583.


  3. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 196.


  4. ^ ab "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2015.


  5. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.


  6. ^ "Madison County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
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  11. ^ ab Thomas Baldwin & J. Thomas, A new and complete gazetteer of the United States, Lippincott, Grambo & Co, 1854, Pg. 643


  12. ^ Stella Shoemaker Wilson, Ohio, Macmillan, 1902, Pg. 97


  13. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2015.


  14. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.


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  18. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 9, 2015.


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  20. ^ abc "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.


  21. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-12-27.


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  24. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-05-02.



External links



  • Madison County Government's website

  • Madison County Chamber of Commerce

  • Early Biographies of Madison County, Oh.





Coordinates: 39°54′N 83°24′W / 39.90°N 83.40°W / 39.90; -83.40







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