Marshall County, Illinois

Marshall County, Illinois
Lacon Bridge in the county seat
Location within the U.S. state of Illinois
Coordinates: 41°02′N 89°20′W / 41.03°N 89.34°W / 41.03; -89.34
Country United States
State Illinois
FoundedJanuary 19, 1839
Named afterJohn Marshall
SeatLacon
Largest cityHenry
Area
 • Total
399 sq mi (1,030 km2)
 • Land387 sq mi (1,000 km2)
 • Water12 sq mi (31 km2)  2.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
11,742
 • Estimate 
(2024)
11,552
 • Density30.3/sq mi (11.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district16th
Websitewww.marshallcountyillinois.com

Marshall County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 11,742. Its county seat is Lacon. Marshall County is part of the Peoria metropolitan area.