Madison, Missouri

Madison is a city in Monroe County, Missouri, United States. The population was 554 at the 2010 census.

Not to be confused with Madison County, Missouri.
Madison, Missouri
City
Intersection of US 24 and MO 151 in downtown Madison
Location of Madison, Missouri
Coordinates: 39°28′24″N 92°12′44″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyMonroe
Area
 • Total0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2)
 • Land0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
801 ft (244 m)
Population
 • Total554
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
541
 • Density1,207.59/sq mi (466.58/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
65263
Area code(s)660
FIPS code29-45470[4]
GNIS feature ID0721745[5]

History

The first settlement at Madison was made in 1836.[6] A post office called Madison has existed since 1837.[7] The community has the name of James Madison, fourth President of the United States.[6]

Geography

Madison is located at 39°28′24″N 92°12′44″W (39.473197, -92.212095).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.45 square miles (1.17 km2), all land.[9]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1880315—
189048654.3%
190053810.7%
191068827.9%
1920646−6.1%
19306642.8%
1940625−5.9%
1950571−8.6%
1960528−7.5%
19705402.3%
198065621.5%
1990518−21.0%
200058613.1%
2010554−5.5%
2019 (est.)541[3]−2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 554 people, 243 households, and 151 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,231.1 inhabitants per square mile (475.3/km2). There were 281 housing units at an average density of 624.4 per square mile (241.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 243 households, of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 586 people, 258 households, and 176 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,314.3 people per square mile (502.8/km2). There were 292 housing units at an average density of 654.9 per square mile (250.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.15% White, 0.17% Native American, 0.34% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.37% of the population.

There were 258 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,125, and the median income for a family was $35,875. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $19,327 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,128. About 10.6% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 18.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public education in Madison is administered by the Madison C-3 School District, which operates one elementary school, one middle school and Madison High School.[11]

Madison has a public library, a branch of the Little Dixie Regional Libraries.[12]

In the 1967 film The Dirty Dozen, one of the soldiers says he is from "Madison City, Missouri" when asked during an inspection.

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "Monroe County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
  7. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. "Madison C-3 School District". Great Schools. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
  12. "Branch Information". Little Dixie Regional Libraries. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
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