Massac County, Illinois
Massac County: County in Illinois, United States
About
Massac County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,429 and a population density of 25 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,636 inhabitants. Its county seat is Metropolis. The county was created 181 years ago in 1843.
Quick Facts about Massac County
| Population : | 13,636 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| Area : | 627 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.9% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.1% |
| Named for : | Fort Massac |
| Altitude : | 413 feet / 126 meters |
| Capital : | Metropolis |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1843 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:42:54 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -13.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Massac County is located at 37°13'9"N 88°42'28"W (37.2190300, -88.7077400). It has 5 neighbors: Johnson County, Pope County, Pulaski County, Livingston County and McCracken County.
Massac County map
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The largest city of Massac County is Metropolis with a population of 5,885. Other cities include, Brookport population 815 and Joppa population 298. See all Massac County cities & populated places.
Massac County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Massac County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolis | 5,885 | Very large and significant city or urban area usually with millions of inhabitants |
| Brookport | 815 | City in Massac County, Illinois, United States |
| Joppa | 298 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Massac County has 5 neighbours.
- Johnson County county in Illinois, United States
- Pope County county in Illinois, United States
- Pulaski County county in Illinois, United States
- Livingston County county in Kentucky, United States
- McCracken County county in Kentucky, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Massac County decreased by 13.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 15,429 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,281 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,066 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,847 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,756 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,567 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,440 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,291 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,023 | -1.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,772 | -1.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,636 | -1% | estimation process |
People born in Massac County (1)
American judge Alonzo K. Vickers was born in Massac County
Illinois Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County | 5,108,284 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Chicago | 2,677,643 | The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. |
| DuPage County | 917,481 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Lake County | 693,593 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Will County | 688,726 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Kane County | 531,010 | County in southern Utah, United States |
| McHenry County | 305,888 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Winnebago County | 281,295 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Madison County | 262,635 | County in Montana, United States |
| Saint Clair County | 258,046 | The County of St. |
| Champaign County | 209,192 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Aurora | 196,383 | The second most populous city in Illinois. |
| Sangamon County | 193,882 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Peoria County | 177,652 | County in Illinois, United States of America |
| McLean County | 171,256 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Naperville | 147,986 | The second most populous city in Illinois. |
