Sangamon County, county in Illinois, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 193,882 inhabitants. The county was created 203 years ago in 1821. Its county seat is Springfield.
There are 33 city/town in Sangamon County, IL. The largest city of Sangamon County is Springfield with a population of 113,671. Other cities include, Chatham population 13,159, Woodside population 10,484, Sherman population 4,660, Auburn population 4,591
Located in Central Illinois, Sangamon County is home to the state capital of Springfield as well as several smaller towns and villages that each have their own unique flair. As the county seat, Springfield is filled with government and historical attractions like the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The capital city also boasts a lively arts and entertainment scene.
Nearby is Chatham, a quaint village with beautiful 19th century homes and buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. To the north, the villages of Southern View and Leland Grove offer quiet residential living. The city of Auburn provides great antique and specialty shopping. And for outdoor enthusiasts, there's the recreational haven of Lake Springfield and Sangchris Lake.
With a blend of American history, natural scenery, and small town living, Sangamon County provides an authentic slice of Midwestern life. From the hustle and bustle of the capital to the rural charm of villages like Chatham, visitors will find a diverse array of attractions and communities to explore. There's something for everyone in Illinois' Sangamon County.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sangamon County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Auburn | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States | 4,591 |
Berlin | Village in Illinois, U. | 173 |
Berry | Settlement in Sangamon County, Illinois | 337 |
Buckhart | Unincorporated community in Illinois | 1,679 |
Buffalo | Village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States | 431 |
Buffalo Hart | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois | 167 |
Cantrall | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 132 |
Chatham | Village in Illinois, USA | 13,159 |
Clear Lake | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 220 |
Cotton Hill | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois | 869 |
Curran | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 206 |
Dawson | Village in the United States | 478 |
Divernon | City in Illinois, United States of America | 1,096 |
Grandview | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America | 1,369 |
Illiopolis | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois | 835 |
Jerome | Village in Illinois, United States | 1,575 |
Lanesville | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois | 198 |
Leland Grove | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States | 1,451 |
Loami | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois | 751 |
Mechanicsburg | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois | 670 |
New Berlin | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois | 1,329 |
Pawnee | City in Oklahoma | 2,646 |
Pleasant Plains | Village in Sangamon County, Illinois | 792 |
Richland | Township in Richland County, Illinois | 718 |
Riverton | Village in Illinois | 3,430 |
Rochester | Village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States | 3,715 |
Sherman | Village in Illinois, USA | 4,660 |
Southern View | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America | 1,557 |
Spaulding | City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America | 836 |
Springfield | The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. | 113,671 |
Thayer | City in Illinois, United States of America | 651 |
Williamsville | Village in the United States | 1,490 |
Woodside | Township in Sangamon County, Illinois | 10,484 |