Madison County, North Carolina

Madison County
Madison County Courthouse in Marshall
Location within the U.S. state of 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

  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.