Population44,967 (2020 Census)
Courthouse Heritage Rises Above Working Farmland
Macoupin County, IllinoisCarlinville is the county seat in a landscape strongly associated with agriculture. Smaller towns and the Interstate 55 corridor connect the county with central and southwestern Illinois. This guide brings together a starting point for county information, public services and local connections. Begin with Carlinville, then use the resource links to plan the details of a visit or an everyday errand. Check directly with each provider for current hours, access and service availability before setting out.
Macoupin County at a Glance
Population44,967 (2020 Census)
County SeatCarlinville
Largest MunicipalityCarlinville
Established1829
ZIP Codes27 ZIP codes wholly or partly within the county (checked October 4, 2026)
Total Area867.7 sq mi (land and water; 2020 Census geography)
Major RoutesInterstate 55; Illinois Route 4; Illinois Route 16; Illinois Route 138; Illinois Route 108
Area Codes217 / 447 / 618 / 730 (common local area codes)
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Macoupin County
The county was established in 1829. Its name is associated with Macoupin Creek and an Indigenous term for the American lotus. Today, Carlinville remains the county seat, while Carlinville is its largest municipality. The 2020 Census counted 44,967 residents across the county. Its towns and surrounding countryside offer different ways to understand the same place: through public buildings, transportation routes and the communities that connect them. Local records and historical collections provide a starting point for exploring how those connections changed over time.
Life in Macoupin County extends beyond a single town center. Agricultural towns and courthouse heritage are part of the local setting, alongside the routine needs of households, schools and businesses. Use county offices for the services they administer and contact municipal or township offices when a question concerns a specific address. Planning around the actual destination helps make visits, appointments and local errands more practical, especially when travel crosses town or county boundaries.
What Shapes Us
Local Heritage
Established in 1829, Macoupin County has a history recorded in its communities and public institutions. Start with local collections to explore specific people, buildings and events.
Landscape and Connections
Agricultural towns and courthouse heritage help distinguish Macoupin County. Its county seat, Carlinville, provides a useful starting point for understanding how nearby communities connect across the area.
Everyday Community
County and local offices connect residents with practical services. Follow the linked providers for details specific to your destination, address and purpose in Macoupin County.
Explore the towns, follow the stories, make local connections.
A Look Around
Scenes from Macoupin County
Places and details that tell a local story.
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Sexual predator sentencing in Macoupin County
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Around Macoupin County
Stories from every corner of Macoupin County.
Sexual predator sentencing in Macoupin County
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Oct 18, 2026 • Local news
MACOUPIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FALL FESTIVAL SET SEPT. 19-20 IN CARLINVILLE
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Sep 9, 2026 • Local news
“Big Boy” Locomotive Visited Macoupin County
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Jul 22, 2026 • Local news
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County Resources
Find the Right Local Connection
Start with the responsible public agency or service provider. Statewide links are labeled so you can locate the office that serves your address.
Government
County & Local Resources
Supervisor of Assessments
Property assessments, exemptions and assessment office information.
Phone (217) 854-8281
Schools
County & Local Resources
Hospitals and Health
County & Local Resources
Hillsboro Area Hospital
Regional option in Montgomery County
Address 1200 E TREMONT STREET, Hillsboro
Phone (217) 532-6111
St Francis Hospital
Regional option in Montgomery County
Address 1215 FRANCISCAN DR, Litchfield
Phone (217) 324-2191
Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital
Regional option in Greene County
Address 800 SCHOOL ST, Carrollton
Phone (217) 942-6946
Public Safety
County & Local Resources
Illinois State Police
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois State Police contacts
Find the appropriate State Police contact; call 911 for emergencies.
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
Report cyber-enabled crime through the federal complaint portal; emergencies require 911.
Emergency Services
County & Local Resources
Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
National Weather Service
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
State Parks
County & Local Resources
Beaver Dam State Park
Plainview, Macoupin County. Check facilities and access notices.
Pere Marquette State Park
Grafton — regional option in Jersey County. Check facilities and access notices.
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
Chandlerville — regional option in Cass County. Check facilities and access notices.
Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area
Griggsville — regional option in Pike County. Check facilities and access notices.
Wolf Creek State Park
Windsor — regional option in Shelby County. Check facilities and access notices.
Trails
County & Local Resources
Lake Lou Yaegar Park and Shoal Creek Conservation Area
Litchfield — regional option in Montgomery County. Check trail access and permitted uses.
Lake Lou Yaeger Recreation Area
Litchfield — regional option in Montgomery County. Check trail access and permitted uses.
Shoal Creek Conservation Area
Litchfield — regional option in Montgomery County. Check trail access and permitted uses.
Clifton Terrace Park
Godfrey — regional option in Madison County. Check trail access and permitted uses.
Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail
Alton — regional option in Madison County. Check trail access and permitted uses.
Utilities
County & Local Resources
Illinois Commerce Commission
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois 811 — JULIE
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois energy assistance
Find utility-bill assistance and the local administering agency.
Libraries
County & Local Resources
Brighton Memorial Library District
Address 110 North Main Street Brighton , IL 62012-0183
Phone 618-372-8450
Bunker Hill Public Library District
Address 220 East Warren Street Bunker Hill , IL 62014-0664
Phone 618-585-4736
Carlinville Public Library
Address 510 North Broad Street Carlinville , IL 62626-0017
Phone 217-854-3505
Gillespie Public Library
Address 201 West Chestnut Street Gillespie , IL 62033-1506
Phone 217-839-3614
Courts
County & Local Resources
Illinois Courts
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois Courts — Forms
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois Court Help
Court-process information and help for people without an attorney.
DMV
County & Local Resources
Transportation
County & Local Resources
Illinois Department of Transportation
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Getting Around Illinois
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois public transportation
Find public transportation information and regional agencies.
IDOT transit programs
Transit program information, including rural and intercity services.
Amtrak Illinois services
Find Illinois intercity rail routes and stations; some counties require travel to a regional station.
Postal Services
County & Local Resources
USPS Location Finder
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
USPS ZIP Code Lookup
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
USPS Informed Delivery
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Veterans
County & Local Resources
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
VA Facility Locator
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Veterans Crisis Line
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Employment
County & Local Resources
IllinoisJobLink — official job-seeker help
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois workNet
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Work for Illinois
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
A Useful Starting Point
County facts and practical links for everyday questions.
Questions and Answers
Get to Know Macoupin County
Find background and service information below, then follow the provider links for current details.
Carlinville is the county seat. Macoupin County Government provides county office information; check the office destination before traveling.
Carlinville is the largest municipality listed in the county reference. Countywide statistics include other communities and unincorporated areas as well.
The 2020 Census counted 44,967 residents. This is a decennial count, not a current-year population estimate.
Macoupin County was established in 1829. The county was established in 1829. Its name is associated with Macoupin Creek and an Indigenous term for the American lotus.
The county covers approximately 867.7 sq mi (land and water; 2020 Census geography). This total includes both land and water, rather than land area alone.
Carlinville is the county seat in a landscape strongly associated with agriculture. Smaller towns and the Interstate 55 corridor connect the county with central and southwestern Illinois.
Raging Rivers Water Park is in Grafton, Jersey County. This is a regional option outside Macoupin County. Check the provider’s current opening times and visitor information before traveling.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup with the full street address. A county boundary does not define a single postal delivery area.
Beaver Dam State Park is in Plainview, Macoupin County. Check the provider’s current opening times and visitor information before traveling.
Beaver Dam State Park is in Plainview, Macoupin County. Basic access is the free activity; extras may carry charges. Check the provider’s current opening times and visitor information before traveling.
Begin with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs to locate the appropriate service office, or the VA facility locator for federal facilities.
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Find Something Fun
Explore Local PlacesPlan your next stop around current information from each place.
Kids’ Fun
- Raging Rivers Water Park — Grafton — regional option in Jersey County
- Lincoln Memorial Garden Nature Center — Springfield — regional option in Sangamon County
- Knights Action Park — Springfield — regional option in Sangamon County
Restaurants
- Taylor's Mexican Chili Parlor — Carlinville, Macoupin County
- R and B's Family Restaurant — Staunton, Macoupin County
- Ariston Cafe — Litchfield — regional option in Montgomery County
Shopping & Retail
- Lula Bells — Jerseyville — regional option in Jersey County
- State Street Antiques & Jim's Attic — Jerseyville — regional option in Jersey County
- Josephines Ltd. Gift Shop — Godfrey — regional option in Madison County
Clothing & Boutiques
- My Sister's Closet — Carlinville, Macoupin County
- Lula Bells — Jerseyville — regional option in Jersey County
- Dora's Spinning Wheel — Alton — regional option in Madison County
Outdoor Fun
- Beaver Dam State Park — Plainview, Macoupin County
- Lake Lou Yaegar Park and Shoal Creek Conservation Area — Litchfield — regional option in Montgomery County
- Pere Marquette State Park — Grafton — regional option in Jersey County
Free Things To Do
- Beaver Dam State Park — Plainview, Macoupin County; basic grounds/trail visit. Rentals, camping, special activities or events may cost extra.
- Pere Marquette State Park — Grafton — regional option in Jersey County; basic grounds/trail visit. Rentals, camping, special activities or events may cost extra.
- Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area — Griggsville — regional option in Pike County; basic grounds/trail visit. Rentals, camping, special activities or events may cost extra.
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