Madison County, Texas

Madison County: county in Texas, United States

About

Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,664 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,427 inhabitants. Its county seat is Madisonville. The county was created 173 years ago in 1852.

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Madison County at a glance

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Quick Facts about Madison County

Population 14,427 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Texas (United States)
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Area 1224 km2
Water as percent of area 1.3%
Land as percent of area 98.7%
Latitude & Longitude 30.9655,-95.9284
Named for James Madison
Capital Madisonville
Establishment January 01, 1853
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 14:44:47 (18th April 2026)
Density 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 5.29% (2010-2020)
Weather 77℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather
Madison County Texas Courthouse 2019 image
Madison County Texas Courthouse 2019 image

Geography

Madison County is located at 30°57'56"N 95°55'42"W (30.9655400, -95.9284100). It has 6 neighbors: Leon County, Houston County, Robertson County, Brazos County, Grimes County and Walker County.

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The largest city of Madison County is Madisonville with a population of 4,782. . See all Madison County cities & populated places.

Madison County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Madison County.

City Name Population Title
Madisonville 4,782 City in Texas, USA

Weather

77°F
Rain Showers Likely
5 to 15 mph W Saturday

Rain showers likely between 7am and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 69 in...

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Official website of Madison County

Official Website
  • Madisonville

Demographics

The population of Madison County increased by 5.29% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 13,664 - census
2011 13,753 0.65% estimation process
2012 13,746 -0.05% estimation process
2013 13,820 0.54% estimation process
2014 13,871 0.37% estimation process
2015 13,968 0.69% estimation process
2016 14,120 1.08% estimation process
2017 14,251 0.92% estimation process
2018 14,363 0.78% estimation process
2019 14,284 -0.55% estimation process
2020 14,427 0.99% estimation process
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People born in Madison County (1)

United States admiral Glynn R. Donaho was born in Madison County

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