Madison County, Mississippi

county in Mississippi, United States

Madison County is a county in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, 109,145 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Canton.[2] The county is named for James Madison, 4th President of the United States (1809–1817).[3]

Madison County
Madison County Courthouse in Canton
Madison County Courthouse in Canton
Map of Mississippi highlighting Madison County
Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
Map of the United States highlighting Mississippi
Mississippi's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°38′N 90°02′W / 32.63°N 90.03°W / 32.63; -90.03
Country United States
State Mississippi
FoundedJanuary 29, 1828
Named forJames Madison
SeatCanton
Largest cityMadison
Area
 • Total742 sq mi (1,920 km2)
 • Land715 sq mi (1,850 km2)
 • Water27 sq mi (70 km2)  3.7%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total109,145
 • Density150/sq mi (57/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districts2nd, 3rd
Websitewww.madison-co.com

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Madison County, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 196.