Madison County, Indiana

Madison County, Indiana
Madison County Courthouse in Anderson
Location within the U.S. state of Indiana
Coordinates: 40°10′N 85°43′W / 40.16°N 85.72°W / 40.16; -85.72
Country United States
State Indiana
FoundedJanuary 4, 1823 (authorized)
Named afterJames Madison
SeatAnderson
Largest cityAnderson
Area
 • Total
452.90 sq mi (1,173.0 km2)
 • Land451.92 sq mi (1,170.5 km2)
 • Water0.99 sq mi (2.6 km2)  0.22%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
130,129
 • Estimate 
(2025)
134,765
 • Density287.95/sq mi (111.18/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.madisoncounty.in.gov
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. The county seat since 1836 has been Anderson, one of three incorporated cities within the county. Madison County is included in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.