Wabash County, Illinois

Wabash County, Illinois
Wabash County Courthouse in Mount Carmel
Location within the U.S. state of Illinois
Coordinates: 38°26′N 87°50′W / 38.44°N 87.84°W / 38.44; -87.84
Country United States
State Illinois
Founded1824
Named afterWabash River
SeatMount Carmel
Largest cityMount Carmel
Area
 • Total
228 sq mi (590 km2)
 • Land223 sq mi (580 km2)
 • Water4.3 sq mi (11 km2)  1.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
11,361
 • Estimate 
(2024)
10,979
 • Density50.9/sq mi (19.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district12th

Wabash County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 11,361. Its county seat is Mount Carmel. It is located in the southern portion of Illinois known locally as "Little Egypt".