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}}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.WEB, 2020 Population and Housing State Data,weblink January 12, 2022, Census.gov, Its county seat is London.WEB,weblink June 7, 2011, Find a County, National Association of Counties, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110531210815weblink">weblink May 31, 2011, The county is named for James Madison, President of the United States and was established on March 1, 1810.WEB,weblink Madison County data, April 28, 2007, Ohio State University Extension Data Center, {{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}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.Thomas Baldwin & J. Thomas, A new and complete gazetteer of the United States, Lippincott, Grambo & Co, 1854, Pg. 643 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. In 1900, the county had a population of 20,590.Stella Shoemaker Wilson, Ohio, Macmillan, 1902, Pg. 97In 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."AGGRESSIVE DRIVING: 20mph+ Over the Speed Limit", Ohio State Highway Patrol, Traffic Safety Bulletin, February 13, 2008. WEB,weblink Archived copy, February 17, 2008, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20080408230617weblink">weblink April 8, 2008, , retrieved February 17, 2008 Despite a population of around 42,000 in 2006,U.S. Census Quick Facts : Madison County, Ohio WEB,weblink Madison County QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau, July 6, 2011, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110606223625weblink">weblink June 6, 2011, , retrieved February 17, 2008 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."Madison County Fatal Crashes, 2006-2008", Ohio State Highway Patrol, WEB,weblink Archived copy, February 17, 2008, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20080408230627weblink">weblink April 8, 2008, , retrieved February 17, 2008 Madison County is also home to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy, theOhio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, and several prison facilities."No radar needed in Ohio", Motor Trend weblink, retrieved May 25, 2011

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of {{convert|467|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|466|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|0.8|sqmi}} (0.2%) is water.WEB,weblinkweblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20140504223453weblink">weblink dead, May 4, 2014, United States Census Bureau, February 9, 2015, August 22, 2012, 2010 Census Gazetteer Files,

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

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• {{Jct|state=OH|SR|29}}
• {{Jct|state=OH|SR|38}}
• {{Jct|state=OH|SR|41}}
• {{Jct|state=OH|SR|56}}
• {{Jct|state=OH|SR|142}}
• {{Jct|state=OH|SR|161}}
• {{Jct|state=OH|SR|187}}
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Demographics

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ACCESS-DATE=FEBRUARY 9, 2015, 2020 2020 census}} 2000 census As of the censusWEB,weblink United States Census Bureau, January 31, 2008, U.S. Census website, of 2000, there were 40,213 people, 13,672 households, and 10,035 families living in the county. The population density was {{convert|86|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 14,399 housing units at an average density of {{convert|31|/mi2|/km2|adj=pre|units }}. 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.WEB ,weblink , DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data , December 27, 2015 , United States Census Bureau ,weblink" title="archive.today/20200213013633weblink">weblink , February 13, 2020 , dead , The population density was {{convert|93.2|PD/sqmi}}. There were 15,939 housing units at an average density of {{convert|34.2|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}.WEB ,weblink , December 27, 2015 , Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County , United States Census Bureau ,weblink" title="archive.today/20200213161923weblink">weblink , February 13, 2020 , dead , 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. In terms of ancestry, 32.0% were German, 16.5% were Irish, 14.5% were American, and 9.6% were English.WEB ,weblink , DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates , December 27, 2015 , United States Census Bureau ,weblink" title="archive.today/20200213021417weblink">weblink , February 13, 2020 , dead , 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.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.WEB ,weblink , DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates , December 27, 2015 , United States Census Bureau ,weblink" title="archive.today/20200213033502weblink">weblink , February 13, 2020 , dead , 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.{{PresHead|place=Madison County, Ohio|source=WEB,weblink Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections, Leip, David, uselectionatlas.org, May 2, 2018, }}{{PresRow|2020|Republican|13,835|5,698|354|Ohio}}{{PresRow|2016|Republican|11,631|4,779|1,011|Ohio}}{{PresRow|2012|Republican|10,342|6,845|370|Ohio}}{{PresRow|2008|Republican|10,606|6,532|372|Ohio}}{{PresRow|2004|Republican|11,117|6,203|78|Ohio}}{{PresRow|2000|Republican|8,892|5,287|488|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1996|Republican|6,871|5,072|1,478|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1992|Republican|6,865|3,998|3,208|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1988|Republican|8,303|3,421|93|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1984|Republican|8,979|2,928|80|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1980|Republican|7,166|3,565|619|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1976|Republican|7,074|4,885|202|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1972|Republican|8,372|2,484|208|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1968|Republican|5,882|2,780|1,631|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|4,945|5,264|0|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1960|Republican|7,256|3,677|0|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1956|Republican|6,483|2,875|0|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1952|Republican|6,279|3,177|0|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1948|Republican|4,730|3,356|8|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1944|Republican|5,546|3,374|0|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1940|Republican|5,904|4,390|0|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|4,843|5,184|103|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|4,631|4,722|73|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1928|Republican|5,522|2,527|56|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1924|Republican|4,829|2,685|278|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1920|Republican|5,397|3,769|19|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1916|Republican|2,809|2,667|40|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1912|Republican|2,271|2,172|793|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1908|Republican|3,051|2,430|73|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1904|Republican|3,164|2,103|89|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1900|Republican|3,197|2,493|62|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1896|Republican|3,308|2,751|66|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1892|Republican|2,594|2,292|207|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1888|Republican|2,708|2,376|256|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1884|Republican|2,706|2,391|79|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1880|Republican|2,680|2,305|63|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1876|Republican|2,191|2,145|25|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1872|Republican|1,934|1,625|6|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1868|Republican|1,682|1,550|0|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1864|Republican|1,688|1,176|0|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1860|Republican|1,417|1,016|239|Ohio}}{{PresRow|1856|Republican|997|656|475|Ohio}}

Libraries

The following libraries serve the communities of Madison County.

• Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library in West Jefferson, Ohio
• London Public Library in London, Ohio
• Mount Sterling Public Library in Mt. Sterling, Ohio
• Plain City Public Library in Plain City, Ohio

Communities

City

• London (county seat)

Villages

• Midway
• Mount Sterling
• Plain City
• South Solon
• West Jefferson

Townships

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• Canaan
• Darby
• Deer Creek
• Fairfield
• Jefferson
• Monroe
• Oak Run
• Paint
• Pike
• Pleasant
• Range
• Somerford
• Stokes
• Union

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Census-designated places

• Choctaw Lake
• Lafayette
• Plumwood

Unincorporated communities

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

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See also

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

References

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External links

• Madison County Government's website
• Madison County Chamber of Commerce
• weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110916134407weblink">Early Biographies of Madison County, Oh.

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