Carroll County, Illinois

Carroll County, Illinois
Location within the U.S. state of Illinois
Coordinates: 42°04′N 89°55′W / 42.06°N 89.92°W / 42.06; -89.92
Country United States
State Illinois
Founded1839
Named afterCharles Carroll
SeatMount Carroll
Largest citySavanna
Area
 • Total
466 sq mi (1,210 km2)
 • Land445 sq mi (1,150 km2)
 • Water22 sq mi (57 km2)  4.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
15,702
 • Estimate 
(2024)
15,444
 • Density35.3/sq mi (13.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district17th
Websitewww.carroll-county.net

Carroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,702. Its county seat is Mount Carroll.