Madison County | |
|---|---|
 Madison County Courthouse in Richmond | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 37°43′N 84°17′W / 37.72°N 84.28°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | December 15, 1785 |
| Named for | James Madison |
| Seat | Richmond |
| Largest city | Richmond |
| Area | |
| • Total | 443 sq mi (1,150 km2) |
| • Land | 437 sq mi (1,130 km2) |
| • Water | 6.0 sq mi (16 km2) 1.3% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 92,701 |
| • Density | 210/sq mi (81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
| Website | www |
Madison County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 92,701. Its county seat is Richmond. The county is named for Virginia statesman James Madison, who later became the fourth President of the United States.
In 1785, Madison County was formed from a part of Lincoln County, Virginia.
