Madison County | |
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Coordinates: 40°10′N 85°43′W / 40.16°N 85.72°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
Founded | January 4, 1823 (authorized) |
Named for | James Madison |
Seat | Anderson |
Largest city | Anderson |
Area | |
• Total | 452.90 sq mi (1,173.0 km2) |
• Land | 451.92 sq mi (1,170.5 km2) |
• Water | 0.99 sq mi (2.6 km2) 0.22% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 130,129 |
• Estimate (2023) | 132,504 |
• Density | 290/sq mi (110/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 5th |
Website | www |
Indiana county number 48 |
Madison County is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana. The 2020 census states the population is standing at 130,129.[1] The county seat since 1836 has been Anderson,[2][3] one of three incorporated cities within the county. Madison County is included in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.