Madison County, Georgia

Infobox U.S. County
county = Madison County
state = Georgia


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map size = 225
founded = December 5, 1811
seat = Danielsville
largest city = Comer
area_total_sq_mi = 286
area_total_km2 = 740
area_land_sq_mi = 284
area_land_km2 = 735
area_water_sq_mi = 2
area_water_km2 = 5
area percentage = .59%
census estimate yr = 2005
pop = 27289
density_sq_mi = 91
density_km2 = 35
time zone = Eastern
UTC offset = -5
DST offset = -4
web = http://www.madisoncountyga.us/

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 [http://www.census.gov/popest/counties/tables/CO-EST2007-01-13.xls] . The county seat is Danielsville, GeorgiaGR|6.

Madison County is included in the Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 286 square miles (740 km²), of which, 284 square miles (735 km²) of it is land and 2 square miles (4 km²) of it (0.59%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 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.

Cities and towns

*Carlton
*Colbert
*Comer
*Danielsville
*Hull
*Ila

External links

* [http://www.madisoncountyga.us/ Madison County Official Website]
* [http://www.madisoncountyga.org] Madison County Chamber of Commerce