Madison County is in the Northeast Georgia Mountains travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Danielsville, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 32,771 residents in 2024, up from 30,127 in 2020. It covers about 282 square miles of land and was created in 1811.
- County seatDanielsville
- Population (2024 estimate)32,771
- Land area282 square miles
- Created1811
- Travel regionNortheast Georgia Mountains
Print it: download the printable Madison County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Madison County
Madison County has 6 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Comer | 1,626 | |
| Danielsville (county seat) | 868 | |
| Colbert | 676 | |
| Ila | 384 | |
| Carlton | 308 | |
| Hull | 241 |
A small part of Royston (mostly in Franklin County and Hart County) also extends into Madison County, according to the Census Bureau.
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- U.S. highways: US 29
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 8, SR 22, SR 72, SR 98, SR 106, SR 172, SR 174, SR 191, SR 281
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: South Fork Broad River, Scull Shoal Creek, Brush Creek, Mill Shoal Creek, Masons Mill Creek and Fork Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Madison County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Madison County borders Banks County, Clarke County, Elbert County, Franklin County, Hart County, Jackson County and Oglethorpe County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Madison County, Georgia?
Danielsville is the county seat of Madison County.
What cities are in Madison County, Georgia?
Madison County has 6 incorporated cities and towns: Comer, Danielsville, Colbert, Ila, Carlton and Hull.
What counties border Madison County?
Madison County borders Banks County, Clarke County, Elbert County, Franklin County, Hart County, Jackson County and Oglethorpe County.
Is there a printable map of Madison County?
Yes. The Madison County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Madison County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 32,771 people lived in Madison County on July 1, 2024, up from 30,127 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)