Edgar County, Illinois

Edgar County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 16,866. Its county seat is Paris.

Edgar County
Location within the U.S. state of Illinois
Illinois's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°41′N 87°45′W
Country United States
State Illinois
FoundedJanuary 3, 1823
Named forJohn Edgar
SeatParis
Largest cityParis
Area
  Total624 sq mi (1,620 km2)
  Land623 sq mi (1,610 km2)
  Water0.6 sq mi (2 km2)  0.1%
Population
 (2020)
  Total16,866
  Density27/sq mi (10/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district15th
Websitewww.edgarcountyillinois.com
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