Christian County | |
|---|---|
 Christian County Courthouse in Taylorville | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Illinois | |
 Illinois's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 39°33′N 89°17′W / 39.55°N 89.28°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| Founded | 1839 |
| Named for | Christian County, Kentucky |
| Seat | Taylorville |
| Largest city | Taylorville |
| Area | |
• Total | 716 sq mi (1,850 km2) |
| • Land | 709 sq mi (1,840 km2) |
| • Water | 6.3 sq mi (16 km2) 0.9% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 34,032 |
| • Density | 48/sq mi (18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 15th |
| Website | christiancountyil |
Christian County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2020 census, the population was 34,032.[1] Its county seat is Taylorville.[2]
- ^ "Christian County, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.