Virginia

Madison

13,837
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Madison

Madison, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 8,322. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 13,837.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Madison Court House (August 1862), Skirmish at Jack's Shop (Madison County, 1863), Skirmish at Madison Court House (1863), and 21 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202013,837
201013,308
200012,520
199011,949
198010,232
19708,638
19608,187
19508,273
19408,465
19308,952
19209,595
191010,055
190010,216
189010,225
188010,562
18708,670
18608,854
18509,331
18408,107
18309,236
18208,490
18108,381
18008,322
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Madison

Military engagements that took place in Madison, Virginia.

Skirmish at Madison Court House (August 1862)
1862
Skirmish at Jack's Shop (Madison County, 1863)
1863
Skirmish at Madison Court House (1863)
1863
Skirmish at Jack's Shop (Madison County)
1863
Cavalry Fight at Jack's Shop (Liberty Mills)
1863

Historic places in Madison

National Register of Historic Places listings in Madison, Virginia.

Madison County Courthouse
Madison
Homeplace, The
Madison
Madison County Courthouse Historic District
Madison
Residence, The
Woodberry Forest
Camp Hoover
Graves Mill
Gentle Site
Luray
Brampton
Orange
Robertson Mountain Site
Luray
Woodbourne
Madison
Belle Plaine
Locust Dale
Greenway
Madison Mills
Hebron Lutheran Church
Madison
Graves Mill
Wolftown
Locust Hill
Locust Dale
Hoffman Round Barn
Wolftown
Cliff Kill Site
Luray
Corbin, George T., Cabin
Nethers
James City Historic District
Madison
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Frequently asked about Madison

When does Madison first appear in the US census?
Madison, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 8,322.
What is the population of Madison?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Madison had a recorded population of 13,837.
Were any battles fought in Madison?
5 documented military engagements took place in Madison, including Skirmish at Madison Court House (August 1862), Skirmish at Jack's Shop (Madison County, 1863), Skirmish at Madison Court House (1863).
How many historic places are in Madison?
21 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Madison, Virginia.
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