Madison County, Georgia
Encyclopedia
Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Georgia
. It was created on December 5, 1811. As of 2000, the population was 25,730. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 28,012. The county seat
is Danielsville
.
Madison County is included in the Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
, Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
of 2000, there were 25,730 people, 9,800 households, and 7,330 families residing in the county. The population density
was 91 people per square mile (35/km²). There were 10,520 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile (14/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.01% White
, 8.46% Black
or African American
, 0.19% Native American
, 0.28% Asian
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
, 1.03% from other races
, and 0.99% from two or more races. 1.97% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 9,800 households out of which 34.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.60% were married couples
living together, 10.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.20% were non-families. 21.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.00% 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 3.04.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.30% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 30.60% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,347, and the median income for a family was $42,189. Males had a median income of $31,324 versus $22,426 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $16,998. About 9.20% of families and 11.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.00% of those under age 18 and 16.50% of those age 65 or over.
Board of Commissioners
Cities and towns
U.S. state
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of Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. It was created on December 5, 1811. As of 2000, the population was 25,730. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 28,012. The county seat
County seat
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is Danielsville
Danielsville, Georgia
Danielsville is a city in Madison County, Georgia, United States. The population was 457 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Madison County...
.
Madison County is included in the Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, Metropolitan Statistical Area
Athens-Clarke County metropolitan area
The Athens-Clarke County Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of four counties - Clarke, Madison, Oconee, and Oglethorpe - in northeastern Georgia, anchored by the city of Athens...
.
Major highways
U.S. Highway 29
State Route 72
State Route 172
Georgia State Route 98Georgia State Route 98Georgia State Route 98 is a series of streets, roads, and highways that form a rural route in the northeastern part of the state Georgia. The southern terminus of this route occurs in Comer in Madison County. Its northern terminus is in Homer in Banks County....
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 285.57 square miles (739.6 km²), of which 283.88 square miles (735.2 km²) (or 99.41%) is land and 1.69 square miles (4.4 km²) (or 0.59%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Franklin County, GeorgiaFranklin County, GeorgiaFranklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It became Georgia's ninth county, incorporating on February 25, 1784, and was named in honor of patriot Benjamin Franklin...
- north - Hart County, GeorgiaHart County, GeorgiaHart County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created December 7, 1853. As of 2000, the population was 22,997. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 24,240. The county seat is Hartwell....
- northeast - Elbert County, GeorgiaElbert County, GeorgiaElbert County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was established on December 10, 1790 and was named for Samuel Elbert. As of 2000, the population was 20,511. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 20,525...
- east - Oglethorpe County, GeorgiaOglethorpe County, GeorgiaOglethorpe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the largest county in Northeast Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 12,635. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 13,963...
- south - Clarke County, GeorgiaClarke County, GeorgiaClarke County is a county in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the population was 101,489. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 114,063...
- southwest - Jackson County, GeorgiaJackson County, GeorgiaJackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population in 2000 was 41,589. Explosive growth is evident with a population of 63,544 in the 2009 Census estimates. The county seat is Jefferson.-History:...
- west - Banks County, GeorgiaBanks County, GeorgiaBanks County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2010, the population is 18,395. The county seat is Homer.-History:*The Georgia General Assembly passed legislation to create Banks County on February 1, 1859, from Franklin and Habersham Counties.*The county is named for Richard...
- northwest
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 25,730 people, 9,800 households, and 7,330 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 91 people per square mile (35/km²). There were 10,520 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile (14/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.01% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 8.46% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.19% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.28% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.03% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.99% from two or more races. 1.97% 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 9,800 households out of which 34.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.60% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.20% were non-families. 21.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.00% 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 3.04.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.30% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 30.60% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $36,347, and the median income for a family was $42,189. Males had a median income of $31,324 versus $22,426 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $16,998. About 9.20% of families and 11.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.00% of those under age 18 and 16.50% of those age 65 or over.
Government
The citizens of Madison County are represented by an elected six member board of commissioners. Each commissioner represents one of five districts plus a chairman of the board.Board of Commissioners
- Anthony Dove, Chairman
- Stanley Thomas, District 1
- John Pethel Sr, District 2
- Mike Youngblood, District 3
- Dewitt Bond, District 4
- Bruce Scogin, District 5
Cities and towns
- CarltonCarlton, GeorgiaCarlton is a city in Madison County, Georgia, United States. The population was 233 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Carlton is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
- ColbertColbert, GeorgiaColbert is a city in Madison County, Georgia, United States. The population was 488 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Colbert is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
- ComerComer, GeorgiaComer is a city in Madison County, Georgia, United States. Incorporated in the year 1893, Comer is the largest city in Madison County based on population with an annual growth rate of approximately 3%.-Geography:Comer is located at...
- DanielsvilleDanielsville, GeorgiaDanielsville is a city in Madison County, Georgia, United States. The population was 457 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Madison County...
- HullHull, GeorgiaHull is a city in Madison County, Georgia, United States. The population was 160 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hull is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
- IlaIla, GeorgiaIla is a city in Madison County, Georgia, United States. The population was 328 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ila is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
Schools
- The Learning Train Pre-School (private), Colbert
- Hull-Sanford Elementary School
- Ila Elementary School
- Comer Elementary School
- Danielsville Elementary School
- Colbert Elementary School
- Madison County Middle School (MCMS), Home of the Mighty Mustangs
- Madison County High School (MCHS), Home of the Red Raiders
Notable Residents and Natives
- Crawford W. Long - the man who first used ether in surgery was born in Danielsville
- General Allen Daniel - 8th Virginia Regiment8th Virginia RegimentThe 8th Virginia Regiment was raised on January 11, 1776 at Suffolk Court House, Virginia for service with the Continental Army under the command of Peter Muhlenberg. The regiment would see action at the Battle of Brandywine, the Battle of Germantown and the Battle of Monmouth...
- Ralph HudgensRalph HudgensRalph Hudgens is the Commissioner of Insurance of the state of Georgia. Hudgens served in the Georgia House of Representatives as well as the Georgia Senate. He has been a delegate to numerous Republican Party events...
- Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, Republican - Frank Ginn - Georgia State Senator, Georgia 47th District, Republican
- Jake WestbrookJake WestbrookJacob Cauthen "Jake" Westbrook is an American Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher currently with the St. Louis Cardinals. He is known as a sinker ball pitcher and has also hit a grand slam home run....
- American Major League baseball player - Shannon Cochran (MCHS Alumni) - Echoing AngelsEchoing AngelsEchoing Angels is a Christian rock group from Atlanta, Georgia.-History:The band was initially formed by bassist Josh Armour and drummer Jon Poole under the name Two Bare Feet in 1999. They spent several years working the independent Christian music scene before a single, "You Alone", began to get...
, Christian Rock group
Historic Sites
- Watson Mill Bridge - the longest original-site covered bridge in Georgia
- Historic Courthouse
- Birthplace of Crawford W. Long
See also
External links
- Madison County Official Website
- http://www.madisoncountyga.org Madison County Chamber of Commerce