Schuyler County, Illinois

Schuyler County, Illinois
Location within the U.S. state of Illinois
Coordinates: 40°10′N 90°37′W / 40.16°N 90.61°W / 40.16; -90.61
Country United States
State Illinois
Founded1825
Named afterPhilip Schuyler
SeatRushville
Largest cityRushville
Area
 • Total
441 sq mi (1,140 km2)
 • Land437 sq mi (1,130 km2)
 • Water4.1 sq mi (11 km2)  0.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
6,902
 • Estimate 
(2024)
6,750
 • Density15.8/sq mi (6.10/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district15th
Websitewww.schuylercountyillinois.com

Schuyler County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 6,902. Its county seat is Rushville.