Massac County, Illinois

Massac County
Massac County Courthouse in Metropolis
Massac County Courthouse in Metropolis
Map of Illinois highlighting Massac County
Location within the U.S. state of Illinois
Map of the United States highlighting Illinois
Illinois's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°13′N 88°43′W / 37.22°N 88.71°W / 37.22; -88.71
Country United States
State Illinois
FoundedFebruary 8, 1843
SeatMetropolis
Largest cityMetropolis
Area
 • Total242 sq mi (630 km2)
 • Land237 sq mi (610 km2)
 • Water4.6 sq mi (12 km2)  1.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total14,169 Decrease
 • Density59/sq mi (23/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district12th

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".

  1. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.