Madison County, Texas
| Madison County, Texas | |
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The Madison County Courthouse in Madisonville
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 Location in the U.S. state of Texas |
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 Texas's location in the U.S. |
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| Founded | 1854 |
| Named for | James Madison |
| Seat | Madisonville |
| Largest city | Madisonville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 472 sq mi (1,222 km2) |
| • Land | 466 sq mi (1,207 km2) |
| • Water | 6.4 sq mi (17 km2), 1.3% |
| Population | |
| • (2010) | 13,664 |
| • Density | 29/sq mi (11/km²) |
| Congressional district | 8th |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website | www |
Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, its population was 13,664. Its seat is Madisonville. The county was created in 1853 and organized the next year. It is named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.
The current Madison County Courthouse was built in 1970. It is at least the fifth courthouse to serve Madison County.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 472 square miles (1,220 km2), of which 466 square miles (1,210 km2) is land and 6.4 square miles (17 km2) (1.3%) is covered by water.
The county has three natural borders: its eastern boundary is defined by the Trinity River, its western boundary is defined by the Navasota River, and the portion of its southern border adjacent to Walker County is defined by Bedias Creek.
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,940 people, 3,914 households, and 2,837 families residing in the county. The population density was 28 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 4,797 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 66.79% White, 22.87% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 7.90% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. 15.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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