Madison County is located in west central New York. Madison County has a total area of approximately 656 square miles of which 99% is land and 1% water. As of the census of 2000, there were 69,441 people, 25,368 households, and 17,580 families residing in the Madison County, New York. Out of New York's 58 counties, the county ranks as 33rd most populous. The county name honors the fourth president of the U.S., James Madison. Oneida Lake and Oneida Creek define part of the northern boundary. Chittenango Creek defines part of the western border.