Madison

City in Jefferson County, Indiana

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Madison is a city in Jefferson County, Indiana, with 12,357 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 489 ft (149 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Milton, 2.7 miles S.

About Madison

Madison is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Indiana, United States, along the Ohio River. As of the 2020 census, Madison had a population of 12,357. Over 55,000 people live within 15 miles (24 km) of downtown Madison. Madison is the largest city along the Ohio River between Louisville and Cincinnati. In 2006, the majority of Madison's downtown area was designated a National Historic Landmark—133 blocks of the downtown area is known as the Madison Historic Landmark District.

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Living in Madison

Median household income
$61,183
Median home value
$203,100
Median rent
$820/mo
Median age
44.4
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Madison, IN population

Madison had 12,357 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census12,357
Density1,430 per sq mi (552 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Madison at a glance

StateIndiana (IN)
CountyJefferson County
TypeCity
Population12,357 (2020)
Land area8.64 sq mi (22.4 km²)
Water area0.28 sq mi (0.71 km²)
Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Coordinates38.7588° N, 85.3971° W
ZIP code47250
Official websitemadison-in.gov
Census code (GEOID)1845990

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Madison

What county is Madison in?

Madison is in Jefferson County, Indiana.

What is the population of Madison, IN?

12,357 people lived in Madison at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Madison, IN?

The ZIP code of Madison is 47250.

What is the elevation of Madison?

489 feet (149 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Madison?

Milton (2.7 mi), Hanover (5.2 mi), Kent (7.8 mi), Brooksburg (8.3 mi), Canaan (9.0 mi).

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