Madison County, North Carolina

Coordinates: 35°51′51″N 82°42′45″W / 35.864206°N 82.712631°W / 35.864206; -82.712631
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Madison County
Madison County Courthouse in Marshall
Madison County Courthouse in Marshall
Map of North Carolina highlighting Madison County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°51′51″N 82°42′45″W / 35.864206°N 82.712631°W / 35.864206; -82.712631
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1851
Named forJames Madison
SeatMarshall
Largest townMars Hill
Area
 • Total451.49 sq mi (1,169.4 km2)
 • Land449.62 sq mi (1,164.5 km2)
 • Water1.87 sq mi (4.8 km2)  0.41%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total21,193
 • Density47.13/sq mi (18.20/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district11th
Websitewww.madisoncountync.gov

Madison County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 21,193 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Marshall.[2]

References[change | change source]

  1. "QuickFacts: Madison County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 18, 2024.