Madisonville, Texas

Madisonville is a city in Madison County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,396 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Madison County.[5] Both the City of Madisonville and the County of Madison were named for U.S. President James Madison, the fourth chief executive.[6]

Madisonville, Texas
City
Downtown Madisonville, Texas
Nickname(s): 
Madville
Location of Madisonville, Texas
Coordinates: 30°57′3″N 95°54′45″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyMadison
Area
 • Total4.33 sq mi (11.20 km2)
 • Land4.18 sq mi (10.82 km2)
 • Water0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2)
Elevation
249 ft (76 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total4,396
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
4,685
 • Density1,121.35/sq mi (432.91/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
77864
Area code(s)936
FIPS code48-45996[3]
GNIS feature ID1362063[4]
Websitehttp://www.madisonvilletexas.us
One of numerous historic plantation-style homes in Madisonville

Geography

Madisonville is located at 30°57′3″N 95°54′45″W (30.950915, -95.912623).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.3 square miles (11 km2), of which, 4.2 square miles (11 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) of it (3.49%) is water.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1850118—
187098—
1890418—
19201,079—
19301,29419.9%
19402,09561.9%
19502,39314.2%
19602,324−2.9%
19702,88124.0%
19803,66027.0%
19903,569−2.5%
20004,15916.5%
20104,3965.7%
2019 (est.)4,685[2]6.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

At the 2000 census there were 4,159 people, 1,473 households, and 1,016 families living in the city. The population density was 1,003.3 people per square mile (386.9/km2). There were 1,653 housing units at an average density of 398.7 per square mile (153.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 56.60% White, 29.21% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 10.56% from other races, and 2.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.24%.[3]

Of the 1,473 households 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 17.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 26.8% of households were one person and 13.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.28.

The age distribution was 29.7% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.

The median household income was $25,440 and the median family income was $29,077. Males had a median income of $22,292 versus $19,885 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,551. About 20.7% of families and 23.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.1% of those under age 18 and 17.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The City of Madisonville is served by the Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Madisonville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]

  • Madisonville water tower
  • The Madisonville Meteor newspaper office is located next to the Madison County Museum.
  • The First Baptist Church is among several houses of worship in Madisonville.

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  6. Jackson, Charles Christopher. "Madisonville, Texas". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved November 12, 2012.
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. Climate Summary for Madisonville, Texas
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