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  1. History

  2. Geography

     Climate 

  3. Notable people

  4. Education

     Higher educational sites  School districts 

  5. Transportation

  6. Demographics

     2010  2000 

  7. Government

  8. See also

  9. References

  10. External links

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Madera is a city in California and the county seat of Madera County.[8] As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population was 61,416, up from 43,207 in 2000.

Located in the San Joaquin Valley, Madera is a principal city of the Madera–Chowchilla Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Madera County, and Metropolitan Fresno. It is located in California's San Joaquin Valley. The city is also home to the Madera Unified School District.

History

The town was named after the Spanish term for lumber.[10] The town was laid out by the California Lumber Company in 1876.[10] From 1876 to 1931, a 63-mile water flume carried lumber from the mountains to Madera where the lumber was shipped by train.

The first post office at Madera opened in 1877[9] and the town incorporated on March 27, 1907.[9] One of the city's first African Americans to hold an elected office was Rev. Naaman N. Haynes, who was voted in as school board trustee in the 1960s.[10]

Landmarks include the notable and historic Madera water tower and a fully operational drive-in movie theater.

Geography

Madera is located at {{Coord|36|57|41|N|120|03|39|W|type:city}}.[6] The geographic center of California is {{convert|38|mi|abbr=on}} east of Madera. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|15.8|sqmi|km2}}, all land.

Madera is the location of the Madera AVA wine region.

Climate

Madera has a steppe climate (Köppen: BSk),[11] in the central zone of this climatic subtype.[12] Average January temperatures are a maximum of {{convert|53.9|F|C|disp=or}} and a minimum of {{convert|35.9|F|C|disp=or}}. Average July temperatures are a maximum of {{convert|98.3|F|C|disp=or}} and a minimum of {{convert|61.4|F|C|disp=or}}. Annually, there are an average of 105.2 afternoons with highs of {{convert|90|°F|°C|1|disp=or}} or higher, 25 afternoons reaching or exceeding {{convert|100|F|C|1|disp=or}}, and an average of 30.8 mornings with lows of {{convert|32|°F|°C|disp=or}} or lower. The record high temperature was {{convert|116|F|C|1}} on July 13, 1961. The record low temperature was {{convert|15|F|C|1}} on January 10, 1949.

Average annual rainfall is {{convert|10.97|in|mm|1}} and there are an average of 43 days with measurable precipitation. The wettest “rain year” was from July 1997 to June 1998 with {{convert|22.66|in|mm|1}} and the driest from July 1971 to June 1972 with {{convert|3.89|in|mm|1}}.[13] The most rainfall in one month was {{convert|7.11|in|mm|1}} in March 1991. The most rainfall in 24 hours was {{convert|2.60|in|mm|1}} on May 6, 2005. Although snow is rare, {{convert|4.0|in|m|disp=or}} fell in January 1962.[14]

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Notable people

Noteworthy persons born or raised in Madera include:

  • Frank Bergon, the author of four novels including Jesse's Ghost (2011), which is set in Madera.
  • Lee Evans, Olympic gold medalist and former world record holder in track and field.
  • Zoila Frausto, women's Mixed Martial Arts champion[17]
  • Lavar Johnson, American mixed martial artist who competed[18] as a heavyweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
  • Jack W. Kelso (1934-1952), Medal of Honor recipient.
  • Oswaldo Lopez, winner of the 2011 Badwater Ultramarathon.[19]
  • Frank McNally, all-pro football player.[20]
  • Avery Stafford, gospel and R&B vocalist
  • Brian Turner, Iraq War veteran and well-known poet.

Education

Higher educational sites

  • Madera Community College Center (a campus of the State Center Community College District)
  • San Joaquin Valley College Madera

School districts

  • Madera Unified School District (K-12)

Transportation

Within the city of Madera, State Route 99 carries traffic in a generally northwest / southeast orientation. East of the city, State Route 41 can be accessed via either eastbound county roads, or via State Route 145, the latter of which turns from a northeast / southwest bearing to a directly south orientation within the city. The eastern terminus of State Route 152 is located {{convert|10|mi|km}} to the north of the city, on State Route 99.

Near Madera is Madera station (Amtrak). A California High-Speed Rail stop is also planned.[21]

Demographics

{{US Census population
|1880= 217
|1890= 950
|1910= 2404
|1920= 3444
|1930= 4665
|1940= 6457
|1950= 10497
|1960= 14430
|1970= 16044
|1980= 21732
|1990= 29281
|2000= 43207
|2010= 61416
|estyear=2017
|estimate=65508
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[23]
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2010

The 2010 United States Census[24] reported that Madera had a population of 61,416. The population density was 3,889.7 people per square mile (1,501.8/km²). The racial makeup of Madera was 30,640 (49.9%) White, 2,069 (3.4%) African American, 1,933 (3.1%) Native American, 1,369 (2.2%) Asian, 72 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 22,603 (36.8%) from other races, and 2,730 (4.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race accounted for 47,103 people (76.7% of the population).

The Census reported that 60,825 people (99.0% of the population) lived in households, 418 (0.7%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 173 (0.3%) were institutionalized.

There were 15,938 households, out of which 9,003 (56.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 8,521 (53.5%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 2,917 (18.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,450 (9.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,323 (8.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 97 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 2,374 households (14.9%) were made up of individuals and 1,077 (6.8%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.82. There were 12,888 families (80.9% of all households); the average family size was 4.09.

The population was spread out with 21,338 people (34.7%) under the age of 18, 7,732 people (12.6%) aged 18 to 24, 17,287 people (28.1%) aged 25 to 44, 10,407 people (16.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 4,652 people (7.6%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.3 males.

There were 17,049 housing units at an average density of 1,079.8 per square mile (416.9/km²), of which 8,096 (50.8%) were owner-occupied, and 7,842 (49.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.1%. 28,785 people (46.9% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 32,040 people (52.2%) lived in rental housing units.

2000

As of the census[25] of 2000, there were 43,207 people, 11,978 households, and 9,438 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,515.3 people per square mile (1,357.4/km²). There were 12,521 housing units at an average density of 1,018.7 per square mile (393.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 48.2% White, 3.9% African American, 2.8% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 38.0% from other races, and 5.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 67.8% of the population.

There were 11,978 households out of which 48.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.57 and the average family size was 3.90.

In the city, the population was spread out with 35.4% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 14.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,033, and the median income for a family was $31,927. Males had a median income of $29,776 versus $23,210 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,674. About 25.6% of families and 32.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.0% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over.

Government

In the California State Legislature, Madera is in {{Representative|casd|12|fmt=sdistrict}}, and in {{Representative|caad|5|fmt=adistrict}}.[26]

In the United States House of Representatives, Madera is in {{Representative|cacd|16|fmt=district}}.[27]

See also

{{Portal|California}}
  • California wine

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.cityofmadera.ca.gov/city-of-madera/departments/city-administrator|title=Government|publisher=City of Madera|accessdate=February 13, 2015}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.cityofmadera.ca.gov/city-of-madera/departments/city-council-mayor/|title=Mayor & City Council|publisher=City of Madera|accessdate=January 31, 2017}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.cityofmadera.ca.gov/city-of-madera/departments/city-administrator|title=City Administrator|publisher=City of Madera|accessdate=January 19, 2015}}
4. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.calafco.org/docs/Cities_by_incorp_date.doc |title=California Cities by Incorporation Date |format=Word |publisher=California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions |accessdate=August 25, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130221091414/http://www.calafco.org/docs/Cities_by_incorp_date.doc |archivedate=February 21, 2013 |df= }}
5. ^{{cite web|title=2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2016_Gazetteer/2016_gaz_place_06.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Jun 28, 2017}}
6. ^{{Cite GNIS|277552|Madera|accessdate=April 9, 2015}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0645022.html|title=Madera (city) QuickFacts|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=April 9, 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150413233659/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06/0645022.html|archivedate=April 13, 2015|df=mdy-all}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}
9. ^{{California's Geographic Names|798}}
10. ^"Correction," The Madera Tribune, Feb 12, 2015, Page A2
11. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=59137&cityname=Madera,+California,+United+States+of+America&units=|title=Madera, California Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)|last=|first=|date=|website=Weatherbase|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-12-13}}
12. ^{{Cite web|url=http://dspace.calstate.edu/bitstream/handle/10211.2/2287/CAgeographer1966p1-12.pdf?sequence=3|title=A MODIFIED KOEPPEN CLASSIFICATION OF CALIFORNIA'S CLIMATES ACCORDING TO RECENT DATA*|last=James|first=John W.|date=1966|website=dspace.calstate.edu|publisher=Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=December 13, 2018}}
13. ^National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley; NOW Data – NOAA Online Weather Data
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15. ^{{cite web |url=https://wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?ca5233 |title=Madera, California (045233) - Climate Summar|publisher=Western Regional Climate Center |access-date=December 13, 2018 }}
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17. ^"Madera MMA fighter wins title," The Madera Tribune, Oct. 29, 2010, Page A6
18. ^{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/9081508/lavar-johnson-cut-ufc-suspension-source-says|title=Lavar Johnson cut by UFC after suspension, source says|work=ESPN.com|date=2013-03-21}}
19. ^{{cite web|last=Larkin|first=Duncan|title=Oswaldo Lopez Prevails At The Badwater Ultramarathon|url=http://running.competitor.com/2011/07/news/oswaldo-lopez-prevails-at-the-badwater-ultramarathon_32575|work=Competitor Magazine|publisher=Competitor Group, Inc.|accessdate= January 28, 2014|date=2011-07-13}}
20. ^{{cite news |url=http://cdnc.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/cdnc?a=d&d=MT19310828.2.69 |title=Frank McNally To Play Professional Football |work=Madera Tribune |date=1931-08-28 |page=4 |accessdate=2016-11-08 }}
21. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/high-speed-rail/article75215522.html|title=High-speed rail plans Madera stop|author=|date=|website=fresnobee.com|accessdate=March 18, 2018}}
22. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2017.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=October 31, 2018}}
23. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}
24. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0645022|title=2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Madera city|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=July 12, 2014}}
25. ^{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}
26. ^{{cite web | url = http://statewidedatabase.org/gis/gis2011/index_2011.html | title = Statewide Database | publisher = UC Regents | accessdate = November 18, 2014}}
27. ^{{Cite GovTrack|CA|16}}

External links

{{commons category}}{{Wikivoyage|Madera}}
  • City of Madera Website
  • The Madera Tribune, a Madera city newspaper, founded on March 31, 1892
  • Madera Chamber of Commerce
{{Madera County, California}}{{California county seats}}

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