Madison County, Ohio

Not to be confused with Madison, Ohio.

Madison County
County
Madison County Courthouse
Flag Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°54′N83°24′W / 39.9°N 83.4°W / 39.9; -83.4
Country	United States
State	Ohio
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 (1,210 km2)
• Water	0.8 sq mi (2 km2)  0.2%
Population  (2020)
• Total	43,824
• Density	94/sq mi (36/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district	15th
Website	www.co.madison.oh.us

Madison County is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 43,824. ^[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.

History

In 1850, Madison 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. ^[7] 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. ^[7] In 1900, the county had a population of 20,590. ^[8]

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. ^[9] Despite a population of around 42,000 in 2006, ^[10] 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. ^[11] Madison County is also home to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, and several prison facilities. ^[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.	Note	%±
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%
2020	43,824		0.9%
U.S. Decennial Census [14] 1790-1960 [15] 1900-1990 [16] 1990-2000 [17] 2020 [18]

2000 census

As of the census ^[19] of 2000, there were 40,213 people, 13,672 households, and 10,035 families living in the county. The population density was 86 inhabitants per square mile (33/km²). There were 14,399 housing units at an average density of 31 units 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 living 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 units per square mile (13.2 units/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

Madison County is a Republican stronghold county in presidential elections. The only two Democrats to win the county were Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932 & 1936 and Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964.

United States presidential election results for Madison County, Ohio ^[24]

Year	Republican		Democratic		Third party(ies)
	No.	%	No.	%	No.	%
2024	14,737	70.98%	5,713	27.52%	312	1.50%
2020	13,835	69.57%	5,698	28.65%	354	1.78%
2016	11,631	66.76%	4,779	27.43%	1,011	5.80%
2012	10,342	58.91%	6,845	38.99%	370	2.11%
2008	10,606	60.57%	6,532	37.30%	372	2.12%
2004	11,117	63.90%	6,203	35.65%	78	0.45%
2000	8,892	60.63%	5,287	36.05%	488	3.33%
1996	6,871	51.20%	5,072	37.79%	1,478	11.01%
1992	6,865	48.79%	3,998	28.41%	3,208	22.80%
1988	8,303	70.26%	3,421	28.95%	93	0.79%
1984	8,979	74.91%	2,928	24.43%	80	0.67%
1980	7,166	63.14%	3,565	31.41%	619	5.45%
1976	7,074	58.17%	4,885	40.17%	202	1.66%
1972	8,372	75.67%	2,484	22.45%	208	1.88%
1968	5,882	57.15%	2,780	27.01%	1,631	15.85%
1964	4,945	48.44%	5,264	51.56%	0	0.00%
1960	7,256	66.37%	3,677	33.63%	0	0.00%
1956	6,483	69.28%	2,875	30.72%	0	0.00%
1952	6,279	66.40%	3,177	33.60%	0	0.00%
1948	4,730	58.44%	3,356	41.46%	8	0.10%
1944	5,546	62.17%	3,374	37.83%	0	0.00%
1940	5,904	57.35%	4,390	42.65%	0	0.00%
1936	4,843	47.81%	5,184	51.17%	103	1.02%
1932	4,631	49.13%	4,722	50.10%	73	0.77%
1928	5,522	68.13%	2,527	31.18%	56	0.69%
1924	4,829	61.97%	2,685	34.46%	278	3.57%
1920	5,397	58.76%	3,769	41.03%	19	0.21%
1916	2,809	50.92%	2,667	48.35%	40	0.73%
1912	2,271	43.37%	2,172	41.48%	793	15.15%
1908	3,051	54.93%	2,430	43.75%	73	1.31%
1904	3,164	59.07%	2,103	39.26%	89	1.66%
1900	3,197	55.58%	2,493	43.34%	62	1.08%
1896	3,308	54.01%	2,751	44.91%	66	1.08%
1892	2,594	50.93%	2,292	45.00%	207	4.06%
1888	2,708	50.71%	2,376	44.49%	256	4.79%
1884	2,706	52.28%	2,391	46.19%	79	1.53%
1880	2,680	53.09%	2,305	45.66%	63	1.25%
1876	2,191	50.24%	2,145	49.19%	25	0.57%
1872	1,934	54.25%	1,625	45.58%	6	0.17%
1868	1,682	52.04%	1,550	47.96%	0	0.00%
1864	1,688	58.94%	1,176	41.06%	0	0.00%
1860	1,417	53.03%	1,016	38.02%	239	8.94%
1856	997	46.85%	656	30.83%	475	22.32%

Education

Primary and secondary schools

School districts include: ^[25]

• Fairbanks Local School District
• Jefferson Local School District
• Jonathan Alder Local School District
• London City School District
• Madison-Plains Local School District
• Mechanicsburg Exempted Village School District
• Miami Trace Local School District
• Westfall Local School District

Libraries

The following libraries serve the communities of Madison County.

• Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library in West Jefferson
• London Public Library in London
• Mount Sterling Public Library in Mount Sterling
• Plain City Public Library in Plain City

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

Census-designated places

• Choctaw Lake
• Lafayette
• Plumwood

Unincorporated communities

• Amity
• Big Plain
• Chenoweth
• Chrisman
• Florence
• Gillivan
• Kileville
• Kiousville
• Lilly Chapel
• Madison Lake
• McClimansville
• McKendree
• Newport
• Range
• Resaca
• Rosedale
• Rupert
• Summerford
• Tradersville
• Wrightsville

See also

• Madison Lake State Park
• 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. "2020 Population and Housing State Data". Census.gov. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
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20. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
21. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
22. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
23. "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
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25. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Madison County, OH" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved September 18, 2024. - Text list

External links

• Madison County Government's website
• Madison County Chamber of Commerce
• Early Biographies of Madison County, Oh.

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