Hamilton County, Illinois
Hamilton County | |
|---|---|
Hamilton County Courthouse in McLeansboro | |
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 after | 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 |
• Estimate (2023) | 7,911 |
| • 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. Its county seat is McLeansboro. It is located in the southern portion of the state, known locally as "Little Egypt".