Macoupin County, Illinois

Macoupin County
Macoupin County Courthouse in Carlinville
Macoupin County Courthouse in Carlinville
Map of Illinois highlighting Macoupin County
Location within the U.S. state of Illinois
Map of the United States highlighting Illinois
Illinois's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°16′N 89°55′W / 39.26°N 89.92°W / 39.26; -89.92
Country United States
State Illinois
Founded1829
Named forMacoupin Creek
SeatCarlinville
Largest cityCarlinville
Area
 • Total868 sq mi (2,250 km2)
 • Land863 sq mi (2,240 km2)
 • Water4.7 sq mi (12 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total44,967
 • Density52/sq mi (20/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district13th
Websitewww.macoupincountyil.gov

Macoupin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 44,967.[1] The county seat is Carlinville.[2]

The primary industry is agriculture, consisting of crops of corn (maize), soybeans, and some wheat.

  1. ^ "Macoupin County, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

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