Madison County, North Carolina
Madison County: county in North Carolina, United States
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Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,764 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,740 inhabitants. Its county seat is Marshall. The county was created 175 years ago in 1850.
County Snapshot
Madison County at a glance
Madison County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
North Carolina counties
100
Open related pagesLargest city
Mars HillPopulation 1,881
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Madison County
| Population | 21,740 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| Different from | Madison County, Madison County, Madison County, Madison County, Madison County, Madison County, Madison County, Madison County, Madison County, Madison County, Madison County, Madison County, Madison County, Madison County, Madison County, Madison Parish, Madison County, Madison County, Madison County |
| Area | 1170 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.8581,-82.7058 |
| Named for | James Madison |
| Capital | Marshall |
| Establishment | January 01, 1851 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:23:43 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.49% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Madison County is located at 35°51'29"N 82°42'21"W (35.8580900, -82.7057600). It has 6 neighbors: Greene County, Buncombe County, Haywood County, Yancey County, Cocke County and Unicoi County.
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The largest city of Madison County is Mars Hill with a population of 1,881. Other cities include, Marshall population 916, Walnut Creek population 864 and Hot Springs population 574. See all Madison County cities & populated places.
Madison County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Madison County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill | 1,881 | Town in Madison County, North Carolina, United States |
| Marshall | 916 | Town in the U. |
| Walnut Creek | 864 | Village in North Carolina, USA |
| Hot Springs | 574 | City in Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Madison County
Official Website- Marshall
Demographics
The population of Madison County increased by 4.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,764 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,845 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,882 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,147 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,187 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,146 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,367 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,563 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,665 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,755 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,740 | -0.07% | estimation process |
People born in Madison County (3)
People born in Madison County, including politician Katherine G. Langley, singer Mary Sands, businessman Richard S. Reynolds, Sr., .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (18)
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- Madison County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 106,871 people.
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- Madison County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 94,265 people.
- Madison County, New York county in New York, United States with a population of 70,478 people.
- Madison County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 44,559 people.
- Madison County, Idaho county in Idaho, United States with a population of 39,907 people.
- Madison County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 34,813 people.
- Madison County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 30,457 people.
- Madison County, Florida county in Florida, United States of America with a population of 18,707 people.
- Madison County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 16,644 people.
- Madison County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 16,521 people.
- Madison County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 14,427 people.
- Madison County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 13,312 people.
- Madison County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 12,113 people.
- Madison County, Montana county in Montana, United States with a population of 8,959 people.
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |