Madison County, Virginia

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County in Virginia, United States

Madison County

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Madison County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,261. Its county seat is Madison.

History

Madison County was established in December 1792 from Culpeper County. It was named for James Madison, the fourth President of the United States and the "Father of the Constitution".

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 322 square miles (830 km²), of which 321 square miles (830 km²) is land and 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²) (0.4%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Page County - northwest
• Rappahannock County - north
• Culpeper County - east
• Orange County - southeast
• Greene County - southwest

Demographics

As of the census of 2020, there were 13,261 people, 5,000 households, and 3,500 families residing in the county. The population density was 41 people per square mile (16/km²). There were 5,500 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile (6.6/km²).

Government and infrastructure

The county is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, elected by district. The county also has a Sheriff, Commonwealth's Attorney, Treasurer, and Commissioner of the Revenue.

Education

Madison County is served by Madison County Public Schools, which includes Madison County High School, Wetsel Middle School, and Madison Primary School.

Communities

Town

• Madison

Unincorporated communities

• Etlan
• Hood
• Radiant
• Uno
• Wolftown

Notable people

• James Madison, fourth President of the United States
• William Wirt, ninth United States Attorney General

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Madison County, Virginia
• List of counties in Virginia

External links

• Official website