Macon County, Illinois
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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.[1] Its county seat and most populous city is Decatur.[2]
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Macon County | |
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Coordinates: 39°52′N 88°58′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
Founded | January 19, 1829 |
Named for | Nathaniel Macon |
Seat | Decatur |
Largest city | Decatur |
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 |
• Density | 180/sq mi (69/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional districts | 13th, 15th |
Website | maconcounty |
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Macon County comprises the Decatur, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.