Madison, Alabama
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 29,329 people, 11,143 households, and 8,067 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,266.5 people per square mile (488.9/km²). There were 12,121 housing units at an average density of 523.4 per square mile (202.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.15% White
, 13.00% Black
or African American
, 0.63% Native American
, 3.51% Asian
, 0.06% Pacific Islander
, 0.67% from other races
, and 1.98% from two or more races. 2.30% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 11,143 households out of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples
living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 35.8% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.
In 2004, Madison was the fastest growing city in Alabama.
for the city was $27,821. About 4.4% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
, a computer software company based in Madison. Thousands of Madison residents commute to Cummings Research Park
and Redstone Arsenal
in nearby Huntsville. Within the city limits, most of Madison's businesses are retail, with stores and fast-food restaurants lining US 72 to the north and Madison Boulevard to the south. Parts of Madison is long distance to other parts (crossing the Madison/Limestone county border) as AT&T has not kept pace with growth in the region as reported in the Huntsville Times/Decatur Daily/Athens-News-Courier.
. In 2009, the school system had seven elementary schools (Columbia Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School, Horizon Elementary School, Madison Elementary School, Rainbow Elementary School, West Madison Elementary School, and Mill Creek Elementary), two middle schools (Discovery Middle School, Liberty Middle School), and one high school (Bob Jones High School
). A second high school, named James Clemons High School, began construction in 2011. Madison also has several private schools, including Madison Academy
, Faith Christian Academy, St John the Baptist, and Westminster Academy.
and US 72. Madison Boulevard (the former Alabama State Route 20) parallels 565.
, an intermodal center which includes Huntsville International Airport
and a rail cargo center, is just south of the city.
Census
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of 2000, there were 29,329 people, 11,143 households, and 8,067 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 1,266.5 people per square mile (488.9/km²). There were 12,121 housing units at an average density of 523.4 per square mile (202.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.15% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 13.00% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.63% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 3.51% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.06% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.67% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.98% from two or more races. 2.30% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 11,143 households out of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 35.8% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.
In 2004, Madison was the fastest growing city in Alabama.
Personal income
The median income for a household in the city was $63,849, and the median income for a family was $74,532. Males had a median income of $57,216 versus $32,316 for females. The per capita incomePer capita income
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for the city was $27,821. About 4.4% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Industry
Madison's largest employer is IntergraphIntergraph
Intergraph Corporation is an American software development and services company. It provides enterprise engineering and geospatially powered software to businesses, governments, and organizations around the world. Intergraph operates through two divisions: Process, Power & Marine and Security,...
, a computer software company based in Madison. Thousands of Madison residents commute to Cummings Research Park
Cummings Research Park
Cummings Research Park, located primarily in the city of Huntsville, Alabama is the second largest research park in the United States, and the fourth largest in the world. The Research Triangle Park in North Carolina is the only research park in the United States that is larger. Cummings Research...
and Redstone Arsenal
Redstone Arsenal
Redstone Arsenal is a United States Army base and a census-designated place adjacent to Huntsville in Madison County, Alabama, United States and is part of the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area...
in nearby Huntsville. Within the city limits, most of Madison's businesses are retail, with stores and fast-food restaurants lining US 72 to the north and Madison Boulevard to the south. Parts of Madison is long distance to other parts (crossing the Madison/Limestone county border) as AT&T has not kept pace with growth in the region as reported in the Huntsville Times/Decatur Daily/Athens-News-Courier.
Education
The Madison City School System, formed in 1998, serves over 8,400 students from the city of Madison and town of TrianaTriana, Alabama
Triana is a town located on the southern county line of Madison County, Alabama, United States, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the population of the town is 458.-Geography:...
. In 2009, the school system had seven elementary schools (Columbia Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School, Horizon Elementary School, Madison Elementary School, Rainbow Elementary School, West Madison Elementary School, and Mill Creek Elementary), two middle schools (Discovery Middle School, Liberty Middle School), and one high school (Bob Jones High School
Bob Jones High School
Bob Jones High School is a public high school in Madison, Alabama, United States. The school is a part of Madison City Schools. Despite its name, it is not affiliated with Bob Jones University of Greenville, South Carolina; rather, it is named after Robert E...
). A second high school, named James Clemons High School, began construction in 2011. Madison also has several private schools, including Madison Academy
Madison Academy (Alabama)
Madison AcademySchool typePrivate SchoolReligious affiliationChurch of ChristOpened1955LocationMadison, Alabama, USAGradesPreschool-12School MascotMustangsSchool colorsMaroon, White, and GoldSchool Hours8:00 A.M. - 3:00/3:15 P.M....
, Faith Christian Academy, St John the Baptist, and Westminster Academy.
Media
The Madison Record and the Madison County Record have served as the hometown newspapers for the city since 1967.Roads
Madison is served by Interstate 565Interstate 565
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and US 72. Madison Boulevard (the former Alabama State Route 20) parallels 565.
Rail and airline
The Norfolk Southern railway has a main line and a spur running through Madison. The Port of HuntsvillePort of Huntsville
The Port of Huntsville is an inland port located in Huntsville, Alabama that consists of the:* Huntsville International Airport* International Intermodal Center* Jetplex Industrial Park-External links:*...
, an intermodal center which includes Huntsville International Airport
Huntsville International Airport
Huntsville International Airport , also known as Carl T. Jones Field, is an airport located 9 miles southwest of the central business district of Huntsville, a city in Madison County, Alabama, United States...
and a rail cargo center, is just south of the city.
Notable residents
- Josh Hester, a right-handed pitcher drafted by the St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
in 2008. He played baseball at Madison's Bob Jones High School. - John StallworthJohn StallworthJohnny Lee Stallworth is a former American football wide receiver who played fourteen seasons in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at Alabama A&M, and was the Steelers' fourth-round draft pick in 1974. Stallworth played in six AFC championships,...
, a professional football player who lives in Madison. Stallworth played in six AFC Championship GameAFC Championship GameThe American Football Conference Championship Game is one of the two final playoff matches of the National Football League, the largest professional American football league in the United States. The game is played on the penultimate Sunday in January and determines the champion of the American...
s and four Super Bowls.