Madison County

County in Kentucky

Madison County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Kentucky. At the 2020 census, its 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.

Area: 1,147 km²

Founded: 1786

Population: 94,666 (2021)

County seat: Richmond

Cities: Richmond, Berea