Massac County | |
|---|---|
 Massac County Courthouse in Metropolis | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Illinois | |
 Illinois's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 37°13′N 88°43′W / 37.22°N 88.71°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| Founded | February 8, 1843 |
| Seat | Metropolis |
| Largest city | Metropolis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 242 sq mi (630 km2) |
| • Land | 237 sq mi (610 km2) |
| • Water | 4.6 sq mi (12 km2) 1.9% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 14,169  |
| • Density | 59/sq mi (23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 12th |
Massac County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 14,169.[1] Established in 1843 and named for a French fort founded in the 18th century, its county seat is Metropolis.[2] Massac County is included in the Paducah, KY-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located along the Ohio River, in the portion of the state known locally as "Little Egypt".
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.