Madison County, Virginia
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 12,520 people, 4,739 households, and 3,521 families residing in the county. The population density
was 39 people per square mile (15/km²). There were 5,239 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 86.71% White
, 11.41% Black
or African American
, 0.14% Native American
, 0.50% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.29% from other races
, and 0.93% from two or more races. 0.77% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 4,739 households out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.40% were married couples
living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.70% were non-families. 21.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 26.40% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.60 males. There are more cows in Madison County than people.
The median income for a household in the county was $39,856, and the median income for a family was $44,857. Males had a median income of $30,805 versus $24,384 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $18,636. About 6.90% of families and 9.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.70% of those under age 18 and 10.20% of those age 65 or over.
, a private
, all-male
boarding school
established in 1889.
MCHS also excels at academics. MCHS has won the Wachovia Cup for academic excellence 13 times over the last 14 years. Forensics, along with the MAHI, the yearbook, which is produced each year, is accounted for in the Wachovia Cup, as well as the newspaper, literary magazine, theatre presentations, scholastic bowl competitions, and creative writing samples. MCHS also offers AP courses and dual enrollment
courses through Germanna Community College
. MCHS has full accreditation from the Virginia Department of Education with Virginia Standards of Learning
passing rates ranging from 94 percent on the history to 86 percent on the science. MCHS graduates more than 90% of its students per year.
The award winning MCHS Band is a four-time Virginia Honor Band as of 2010. These include the 2003–2004, 2005–2006, 2006–2007, and 2009–2010. The Drumline is the highest standard in the world. The Band has performed up and down the east coast in states including New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Florida. Their most notable performances include, The 2004 Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. as the only band from the state of Virginia, performing for the "World" in Disney's Magic Kingdom, and in 2006 as one of two bands representing the state of Virginia in the Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. The 2006–2007 year is most notable for the band receiving a superior rating at every competitive and adjudicated event in which they attended.
Census
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of 2000, there were 12,520 people, 4,739 households, and 3,521 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 39 people per square mile (15/km²). There were 5,239 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 86.71% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 11.41% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.14% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.50% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.29% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.93% from two or more races. 0.77% 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)
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...
of any race.
There were 4,739 households out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.40% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.70% were non-families. 21.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 26.40% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.60 males. There are more cows in Madison County than people.
The median income for a household in the county was $39,856, and the median income for a family was $44,857. Males had a median income of $30,805 versus $24,384 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $18,636. About 6.90% of families and 9.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.70% of those under age 18 and 10.20% of those age 65 or over.
Schools
Madison County Public Schools has around 2000 students in four schools. Madison Primary School has grades K-2 and has around 370 students. Waverly Yowell Elementary School has grades 3-5 and around 410 students. William Wetsel Middle School has grades 6-8 and around 415 students. Madison County High School has grades 9-12 and has around 665 students. All statistics based on 2007-2008 VA DOE statistics. It is also home to Woodberry Forest SchoolWoodberry Forest School
Woodberry Forest School is a private, all-male boarding school located in Woodberry Forest, Madison County, Virginia, in the United States. Woodberry's current enrollment is 402. Students come from 28 U.S...
, a private
Private school
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, all-male
Single-sex education
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boarding school
Boarding school
A boarding school is a school where some or all pupils study and live during the school year with their fellow students and possibly teachers and/or administrators. The word 'boarding' is used in the sense of "bed and board," i.e., lodging and meals...
established in 1889.
Madison County High School
Madison County High School is the county's only High School. Grades 9-12 attend MCHS bringing the total number of students to around 665. Madison County's nickname is the Mountaineers and have two main logos. One is an inked drawing of a Mountaineer standing on a mountain. In the background, a caravan of people and covered wagons can be seen being led by the Mountaineer. The second main logo is a "M" with a "C" offset and connected to it standing for Madison County, the name of both the county and high school. The colors are blue and white. MCHS fields athletic teams in football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, wrestling, track, cross country, golf, baseball and softball. Cheerleading teams are also fielded for football and basketball games. Madison is home to the 2010 Group A, Division 1 state champions in the sport of basketball.MCHS also excels at academics. MCHS has won the Wachovia Cup for academic excellence 13 times over the last 14 years. Forensics, along with the MAHI, the yearbook, which is produced each year, is accounted for in the Wachovia Cup, as well as the newspaper, literary magazine, theatre presentations, scholastic bowl competitions, and creative writing samples. MCHS also offers AP courses and dual enrollment
Dual enrollment
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courses through Germanna Community College
Germanna Community College
Germanna Community College, est. 1970, is a community college and member of the Virginia Community College System, with campuses located in Locust Grove, Fredericksburg, and Culpeper...
. MCHS has full accreditation from the Virginia Department of Education with Virginia Standards of Learning
Standards of Learning
Standards of Learning ' is a public school standardized testing program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It sets forth learning and achievement expectations for core subjects for grades K-12 in Virginia's Public Schools...
passing rates ranging from 94 percent on the history to 86 percent on the science. MCHS graduates more than 90% of its students per year.
The award winning MCHS Band is a four-time Virginia Honor Band as of 2010. These include the 2003–2004, 2005–2006, 2006–2007, and 2009–2010. The Drumline is the highest standard in the world. The Band has performed up and down the east coast in states including New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Florida. Their most notable performances include, The 2004 Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. as the only band from the state of Virginia, performing for the "World" in Disney's Magic Kingdom, and in 2006 as one of two bands representing the state of Virginia in the Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. The 2006–2007 year is most notable for the band receiving a superior rating at every competitive and adjudicated event in which they attended.
Unincorporated community
- Woodberry ForestWoodberry Forest SchoolWoodberry Forest School is a private, all-male boarding school located in Woodberry Forest, Madison County, Virginia, in the United States. Woodberry's current enrollment is 402. Students come from 28 U.S...
- SyriaSyria, VirginiaSyria is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Virginia, United States. It lies along the Old Blue Ridge Turnpike, adjoining the southeast border of the Shenandoah National Park. Its ZIP Code is 22743. Geographical coordinates are 38°29'17.10" N, 78°19'36.40"W.-External links:* *...