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.

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

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 : 10:26:36 (14th October 2024)
Density : 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -13.15% (2010-2020)
Curtis House Metropolis IL image
Curtis House Metropolis IL
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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

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.

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

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People born in Massac County (1)

American judge Alonzo K. Vickers was born in Massac County

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