McLean County, Illinois
McLean County, Illinois | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 40°29′N 88°51′W / 40.49°N 88.85°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| Founded | December 25, 1830 |
| Named after | John McLean |
| Seat | Bloomington |
| Largest city | Bloomington |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,186 sq mi (3,070 km2) |
| • Land | 1,183 sq mi (3,060 km2) |
| • Water | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km2) 0.2% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 170,954 |
• Estimate (2024) | 172,069 |
| • Density | 144.5/sq mi (55.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional districts | 16th, 17th |
| Website | www |
McLean County is a U.S. county in the east central region of Illinois, and is the largest county by land area in the state. According to the 2020 Census, it had a population of 170,954. Its county seat is Bloomington. McLean County is included in the Bloomington–Normal, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.