Cities & Towns in Macon County, IL

Macon County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 103,015 inhabitants. The county was created 196 years ago in 1828. Its county seat is Franklin.

There are 18 city/town in Macon County, IL. The largest city of Macon County is Decatur with a population of 70,007. Other cities include, Mount Zion population 5,762, Forsyth population 3,465, Sangamon population 2,173, Maroa population 1,700

Decatur
Decatur

Decatur, The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois.

Mount Zion
Mount Zion

Mount Zion, Human settlement in United States of America

Forsyth
Forsyth

Forsyth, Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Surrounded by fertile prairie farmland in central Illinois, Macon County offers a quintessential slice of Midwestern living. The city of Sangamon River in central Illinois. Decatur is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Decatur Museum of Art and History and the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site.">Decatur serves as the county seat and largest city, providing a vibrant urban center with dining, arts, and recreation along the Sangamon River.

Dotting the surrounding countryside, small towns like Maroa, Argenta, and Oreana retain old-fashioned charm with historic downtown buildings and sweeping rural views. Quaint villages like Harristown and Long Creek exude Midwest wholesomeness with friendly locals and community traditions.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy fishing, boating, and trails at Lake Decatur and Rock Springs Nature Center. Family attractions like Rock Springs Water Park and the Children’s Museum of Illinois offer entertainment. Throughout the year, Decatur celebrates the Midwest with events like the Beer, Wine, and BBQ Challenge and the Haunted River Walk.

With its mix of rural landscapes, family attractions, and welcoming communities, Macon County encapsulates the heartland spirit. Its blend of small town living and Decatur’s revitalized culture makes it a classic Illinois destination.

All Macon County Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macon County.

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City Name Title Population
Argenta Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America 867
Blue Mound Village in Macon County, Illinois 1,065
Casner Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States 1,186
Chapin Village in the United States 474
Decatur The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois. 70,007
Forsyth Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America 3,465
Harristown Village in the United States 1,278
Long Creek City in Oregon, USA 1,262
Macon City in Illinois 1,102
Maroa City in Illinois, USA 1,700
Mount Zion Human settlement in United States of America 5,762
Newburg Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States 885
Niantic Township in Macon County, Illinois 647
Oakley Township in Macon County, Illinois 988
Oreana Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America 804
Sangamon Unincorporated community in Illinois 2,173
Walker Human settlement in United States of America 301
Warrensburg Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America 1,112
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