About | Madison County, Iowa

HISTORY

Madison County was formed on January 13, 1846. It has been self-governed since 1849. It was named after James Madison, the fourth President of the United States. Madison County is located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of 2020 , the population is 16,548 ,. Its county seat is Winterset, and it is one of the five counties that make up the Des Moines-West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Madison County is famous for being the county where John Wayne was born, and for a number of covered bridges. These bridges were featured in the book and movie, The Bridges of Madison County.

For more local history & Information

 Madison County, Iowa Chamber

Visit: Madison County Heart and Soul  website and the Madison County Historic Preservation Commission 

Census Information

This page contains a link to the U. S Census Bureau with updated information about Madison County, Iowa census information.

The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title 13 U.S.C. § 11) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce.

It is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. We have also included two other links for you including ReCAP and Wikipedia.

Census links for Madison County, Iowa:

 U.S. Census Bureau Sate and County Quick Facts for Madison County, Iowa

 Wikipedia information for Madison County, Iowa

Local Government Links & Resources

 Earlham City Hall
 City of Winterset
 Madison County Chamber of Commerce
 Madison County Development Group