Macon County, Illinois
Macon County, Illinois | |
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| Coordinates: 39°52′N 88°58′W / 39.86°N 88.96°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| Founded | January 19, 1829 |
| Named for | Nathaniel Macon |
| Seat | Decatur |
| Largest city | Decatur |
| Government | |
| • County Board Chairperson | Kevin Greenfield |
| Area | |
• Total | 586 sq mi (1,520 km2) |
| • Land | 581 sq mi (1,500 km2) |
| • Water | 5.2 sq mi (13 km2) 0.9% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 103,998 |
• Estimate (2025) | 99,300  |
| • Density | 179/sq mi (69.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional districts | 13th, 15th |
| Website | maconcounty |
Macon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 United States census, it had a population of 103,998. Its county seat and most populous city is Decatur.
Macon County comprises the Decatur, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Category:
- Illinois counties