Williamson County, Illinois

Williamson County: County in Illinois, United States

About

Williamson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the population was 66,357 and a population density of 149 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 66,415 inhabitants. Its county seat is Marion. The county was created 185 years ago in 1839.

Williamson County locator map
Location of Williamson County on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about Williamson County

Population : 66,415 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Illinois (United States)
Different from : Williamson County, Williamson County
Area : 444 km2
Water as percent of area : 5.4%
Land as percent of area : 94.6%
Named for : Hugh Williamson
Capital : Marion
Establishment : February 02, 1839
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 14:54:42 (30th October 2024)
Density : 150 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 0.09% (2010-2020)
Williamson County Courthouse in Marion image
Williamson County Courthouse in Marion
Williamson County Courthouse in Marion image

Geography

Williamson County is located at 37°43'49"N 88°55'48"W (37.7302500, -88.9299400). It has 6 neighbors: Franklin County, Jackson County, Johnson County, Pope County, Saline County and Union County.

Williamson County map

The largest city of Williamson County is Marion with a population of 17,803. Other cities include, Herrin population 12,625, Carterville population 5,834, Johnston City population 3,389 and Crainville population 1,419. See all Williamson County cities & populated places.

Williamson County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Williamson County.

City Name Population Title
Marion 17,803 City in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States
Herrin 12,625 City in Williamson County, Illinois, United States
Crestwood 10,604 Village in United States of America
Carterville 5,834 City in Williamson County, Illinois, United States
Johnston City 3,389 City in Illinois, United States
Sleepy Hollow 3,215 Village in Illinois
Cambria 1,648 Village in the United States
Crainville 1,419 City in Illinois, United States of America
Energy 1,086 Village in Illinois
Hurst 780 City in Illinois, USA
Bainbridge 569 Township in Schuyler County, Illinois
Creal Springs 521 Township in Williamson County, Illinois
Freeman Spur 276 Human settlement in United States of America
Bush 263 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Colp 208 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Spillertown 197 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Williamson County has 6 neighbours.

  • Marion

Demographics

The population of Williamson County increased by 0.09% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 66,357 - census
2011 66,732 0.56% estimation process
2012 66,776 0.07% estimation process
2013 67,450 1% estimation process
2014 67,412 -0.06% estimation process
2015 67,428 0.02% estimation process
2016 67,454 0.04% estimation process
2017 67,049 -0.6% estimation process
2018 66,982 -0.1% estimation process
2019 66,597 -0.58% estimation process
2020 66,415 -0.27% estimation process

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