Madison County, Texas

County in Texas, United States

County in Texas

Madison County

County

The Madison County Courthouse in Madisonville

Location within the U.S. state of Texas

Texas's location within the U.S.

Coordinates: 30°58′N 95°56′W﻿ / ﻿30.97°N 95.93°W﻿ / 30.97; -95.93
Country|  United States
State|  Texas
Founded| 1854
Named after| James Madison
Seat| Madisonville
Largest city| Madisonville
Area

• Total

| 472 sq mi (1,220 km2)
• Land| 466 sq mi (1,210 km2)
• Water| 6.4 sq mi (17 km2)  1.3%
Population

(2020)

• Total

| 13,455
• Density| 29/sq mi (11/km2)
Time zone| UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)| UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district| 10th
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 2020 census, its population was 13,455.[1] Its seat is Madisonville.[2] The county was created in 1853 and organized the next year.[3] It is named for James Madison, the fourth President of the United States.[4] In 1852, Hillary Mercer Crabb was elected to serve the unexpired term of State Representative F. L. Hatch. Among Crabb's accomplishments as a legislator was the introduction of a bill to create Madison County.

## History

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The current Madison County Courthouse was built in 1970. It is at least the fifth courthouse to serve Madison County.[5] Hillary Mercer Crabb also served as a justice of the peace and chief justice (county judge). In 1852 he was elected to serve the unexpired term of State Representative F. L. Hatch. Among Crabb's accomplishments as a legislator was the introduction of a bill to create Madison County.

## Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 472 square miles (1,220 km2), of which 466 square miles (1,210 km2) are land and 6.4 square miles (17 km2) (1.3%) are covered by water.[6]

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.[7]

### Major highways

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* Interstate 45
* U.S. Highway 190
* State Highway 21
* State Highway 75
* State Highway 90
* State Highway OSR
* Loop 1853

### Notes

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1. Loop 1853 will be a relief route for SH 21.

### Adjacent counties

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* Leon County (north)
* Houston County (northeast)
* Walker County (southeast)
* Grimes County (south)
* Brazos County (west)

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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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%
2020| 13,455| | −1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1850–2010[9] 2010[10] 2020[11]
Madison County, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race. Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[12] | Pop 2010[10] | Pop 2020[11] | % 2000  | % 2010  | % 2020

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White alone (NH)  | 7,801  | 8,030  | 6,984  | 60.29%  | 58.77%  | 51.91%
Black or African American alone (NH)  | 2,915  | 2,687  | 2,587  | 22.53%  | 19.66%  | 19.23%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)  | 30  | 32  | 48  | 0.23%  | 0.23%  | 0.36%
Asian alone (NH)  | 50  | 77  | 101  | 0.39%  | 0.56%  | 0.75%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)  | 3  | 1  | 0  | 0.02%  | 0.01%  | 0.00%
Other Race alone (NH)  | 5  | 4  | 11  | 0.04%  | 0.03%  | 0.08%
Mixed Race or Multiracial (NH)  | 94  | 145  | 309  | 0.73%  | 1.06%  | 2.30%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)  | 2,042  | 2,688  | 3,415  | 15.78%  | 19.67%  | 25.38%
Total | 12,940 | 13,664 | 13,455 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00%

As of the census[13] of 2000, 12,940 people, 3,914 households, and 2,837 families were residing in the county. The population density was 28 people per square mile (11 people/km2). The 4,797 housing units average density 10/sq mi (3.9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 66.79% White, 22.87% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 7.93% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. About 15.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 3,914 households, 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 not families. About 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 age distribution was 21.10% under 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 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 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

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The Ferguson Unit, a Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison for men, is located in an unincorporated area in the county.[14]

### Politics

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United States presidential election results for Madison County, Texas[15] Year  | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies)

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No. | % | No. | % | No. | %
2024 | 4,498  | 81.95% | 964  | 17.56%  | 27  | 0.49%
2020 | 4,169  | 78.69% | 1,088  | 20.54%  | 41  | 0.77%
2016 | 3,351  | 78.13% | 881  | 20.54%  | 57  | 1.33%
2012 | 3,028  | 75.17% | 967  | 24.01%  | 33  | 0.82%
2008 | 2,891  | 70.96% | 1,146  | 28.13%  | 37  | 0.91%
2004 | 2,837  | 69.18% | 1,235  | 30.11%  | 29  | 0.71%
2000 | 2,333  | 64.39% | 1,241  | 34.25%  | 49  | 1.35%
1996 | 1,576  | 47.03% | 1,470  | 43.87%  | 305  | 9.10%
1992 | 1,544  | 39.76%  | 1,553  | 39.99% | 786  | 20.24%
1988 | 1,896  | 50.60% | 1,835  | 48.97%  | 16  | 0.43%
1984 | 2,158  | 60.74% | 1,384  | 38.95%  | 11  | 0.31%
1980 | 1,389  | 46.02%  | 1,583  | 52.45% | 46  | 1.52%
1976 | 1,062  | 35.87%  | 1,885  | 63.66% | 14  | 0.47%
1972 | 1,540  | 73.30% | 561  | 26.70%  | 0  | 0.00%
1968 | 608  | 25.69%  | 994  | 41.99% | 765  | 32.32%
1964 | 644  | 33.11%  | 1,298  | 66.74% | 3  | 0.15%
1960 | 607  | 39.11%  | 909  | 58.57% | 36  | 2.32%
1956 | 733  | 50.27% | 713  | 48.90%  | 12  | 0.82%
1952 | 692  | 37.53%  | 1,152  | 62.47% | 0  | 0.00%
1948 | 134  | 11.82%  | 801  | 70.63% | 199  | 17.55%
1944 | 65  | 4.97%  | 1,115  | 85.31% | 127  | 9.72%
1940 | 127  | 8.14%  | 1,434  | 91.86% | 0  | 0.00%
1936 | 45  | 3.84%  | 1,127  | 96.16% | 0  | 0.00%
1932 | 20  | 1.47%  | 1,344  | 98.53% | 0  | 0.00%
1928 | 364  | 44.61%  | 452  | 55.39% | 0  | 0.00%
1924 | 146  | 8.38%  | 1,592  | 91.34% | 5  | 0.29%
1920 | 63  | 5.60%  | 650  | 57.73% | 413  | 36.68%
1916 | 120  | 13.38%  | 730  | 81.38% | 47  | 5.24%
1912 | 37  | 7.55%  | 379  | 77.35% | 74  | 15.10%

## Communities

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### Cities

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* Madisonville (county seat)
* Midway

### Town

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* Normangee (mostly in Leon County)

### Unincorporated community

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* North Zulch

## Education

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School districts:

* Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District
* Normangee Independent School District
* North Zulch Independent School District

Blinn College is the designated community college for all of the county.[16]

## See also

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* Texas portal

* National Register of Historic Places listings in Madison County, Texas
* Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks in Madison County

## References

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1. ^ "Madison County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
3. ^ "Texas: Individual County Chronologies". Texas Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2008. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
4. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 196.
5. ^ Hodges, Ann E. "Madison County". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
6. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
7. ^ Madison County from the Handbook of Texas Online. By Ann E. Hodges. Retrieved February 5, 2007.
8. ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
9. ^ "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010" (PDF). Texas Almanac. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
10. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Madison County, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
11. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Madison County, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
12. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Madison County, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
13. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
14. ^ "Ferguson Unit Archived 2010-07-25 at the Wayback Machine." Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Retrieved on July 16, 2010.
15. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
16. ^ Texas Education Code Sec. 130.168. BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.

## External links

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

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* Normangee‡

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* North Zulch

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