Cities & Towns in Macon County, IL
Macon County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 103,015 inhabitants. The county was created 196 years ago in 1828. Its county seat is Franklin.
There are 18 city/town in Macon County, IL. The largest city of Macon County is Decatur with a population of 70,007. Other cities include, Mount Zion population 5,762, Forsyth population 3,465, Sangamon population 2,173, Maroa population 1,700
Decatur
Decatur, The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois.
Mount Zion
Mount Zion, Human settlement in United States of America
Forsyth
Forsyth, Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Surrounded by fertile prairie farmland in central Illinois, Macon County offers a quintessential slice of Midwestern living. The city of Sangamon River in central Illinois. Decatur is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Decatur Museum of Art and History and the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site.">Decatur serves as the county seat and largest city, providing a vibrant urban center with dining, arts, and recreation along the Sangamon River.
Dotting the surrounding countryside, small towns like Maroa, Argenta, and Oreana retain old-fashioned charm with historic downtown buildings and sweeping rural views. Quaint villages like Harristown and Long Creek exude Midwest wholesomeness with friendly locals and community traditions.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy fishing, boating, and trails at Lake Decatur and Rock Springs Nature Center. Family attractions like Rock Springs Water Park and the Children’s Museum of Illinois offer entertainment. Throughout the year, Decatur celebrates the Midwest with events like the Beer, Wine, and BBQ Challenge and the Haunted River Walk.
With its mix of rural landscapes, family attractions, and welcoming communities, Macon County encapsulates the heartland spirit. Its blend of small town living and Decatur’s revitalized culture makes it a classic Illinois destination.
All Macon County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macon County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Argenta | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 867 |
| Blue Mound | Village in Macon County, Illinois | 1,065 |
| Casner | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States | 1,186 |
| Chapin | Village in the United States | 474 |
| Decatur | The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois. | 70,007 |
| Forsyth | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 3,465 |
| Harristown | Village in the United States | 1,278 |
| Long Creek | City in Oregon, USA | 1,262 |
| Macon | City in Illinois | 1,102 |
| Maroa | City in Illinois, USA | 1,700 |
| Mount Zion | Human settlement in United States of America | 5,762 |
| Newburg | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States | 885 |
| Niantic | Township in Macon County, Illinois | 647 |
| Oakley | Township in Macon County, Illinois | 988 |
| Oreana | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 804 |
| Sangamon | Unincorporated community in Illinois | 2,173 |
| Walker | Human settlement in United States of America | 301 |
| Warrensburg | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 1,112 |
