Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 74,674 people, with a population density of about 103.86 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 719.00 square miles (1,862.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Canton, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Ridgeland.
Geographically, Madison County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Ridgeland 353 ft and its lowest point at Canton 250 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.