Madison, CT

Madison is a town in Madison County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 10,898 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Madison County.

The town was first settled in 1786 and incorporated in 1814. The town's name is derived from James Madison, fourth President of the United States. The area around Madison was once part of the Farmington Valley and was known for its dairy farms and orchards. In recent years, however, much of the farmland has been replaced by residential and commercial development.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land.

As of the census of 2000, there were 9,711 people, 3,521 households, and 2,903 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,848.4 people per square mile (708.1/km²). There were 3,764 housing units at an average density of 712.2 per square mile (275.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98% White