Hamilton County | |
|---|---|
 Hamilton County Courthouse in McLeansboro | |
 Seal | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Illinois | |
 Illinois's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 38°05′N 88°32′W / 38.08°N 88.54°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| Founded | 1821 |
| Named for | Alexander Hamilton |
| Seat | McLeansboro |
| Largest city | McLeansboro |
| Area | |
• Total | 436 sq mi (1,130 km2) |
| • Land | 435 sq mi (1,130 km2) |
| • Water | 1.2 sq mi (3 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 7,993 |
| • Density | 18/sq mi (7.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 12th |
| Website | www |
Hamilton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2020 census, its population was 7,993.[1] Its county seat is McLeansboro.[2] It is located in the southern portion of the state, known locally as "Little Egypt".
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.