Moultrie County, Illinois
Moultrie County: County in Illinois, United States
About
Moultrie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,846 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,347 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sullivan. The county was created 182 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about Moultrie County
| Population : | 14,347 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| Area : | 892 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.5% |
| Named for : | William Moultrie |
| Altitude : | 686 feet / 209 meters |
| Capital : | Sullivan |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1843 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 17:19:29 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.48% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Moultrie County is located at 39°38'29"N 88°37'9"W (39.6414800, -88.6193000). It has 4 neighbors: Coles County, Douglas County, Shelby County and Piatt County.
Moultrie County map
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The largest city of Moultrie County is Bruce with a population of 12,209. Other cities include, Sullivan population 4,400 and Allenville population 141. See all Moultrie County cities & populated places.
Moultrie County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Moultrie County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce | 12,209 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Sullivan | 4,400 | City in Illinois |
| Bethany | 1,210 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Lovington | 1,010 | Township in Moultrie County, Illinois |
| Dalton City | 494 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Gays | 252 | Village in Moultrie County, Illinois |
| Allenville | 141 | Human settlement in the United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Moultrie County
Moultrie County has 4 neighbours.
- Coles County county in Illinois, United States
- Douglas County county in Illinois, United States
- Shelby County county in Illinois, United States
- Piatt County county in Illinois, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Moultrie County decreased by 3.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 14,846 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,856 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,874 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,796 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,751 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,743 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,610 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,701 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,648 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,501 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,347 | -1.07% | estimation process |
Illinois Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County | 5,108,284 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Chicago | 2,677,643 | The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. |
| DuPage County | 917,481 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Lake County | 693,593 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Will County | 688,726 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Kane County | 531,010 | County in southern Utah, United States |
| McHenry County | 305,888 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Winnebago County | 281,295 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Madison County | 262,635 | County in Montana, United States |
| Saint Clair County | 258,046 | The County of St. |
| Champaign County | 209,192 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Aurora | 196,383 | The second most populous city in Illinois. |
| Sangamon County | 193,882 | County in Illinois, United States |
| Peoria County | 177,652 | County in Illinois, United States of America |
| McLean County | 171,256 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Naperville | 147,986 | The second most populous city in Illinois. |
