Mounds is a city located in Pulaski County Illinois. Mounds has a 2024 population of 603. Mounds is currently declining at a rate of -2.11% annually and its population has decreased by -7.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 655 in 2020.
The average household income in Mounds is $31,933 with a poverty rate of 46.56%. The median age in Mounds is 36.5 years: 35.6 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mounds was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 791 | 92.51% |
| White | 40 | 4.68% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 1.87% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 316 | 2.71 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Non Family | 166 | 1.54 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Married | 75 | 2.44 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Female | 64 | 5.52 | 12.5 | 87.5 |
| Male | 11 | 5.73 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
3.84
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
49.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 143 | 29.12% |
| Associates Degree | 70 | 14.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 32 | 6.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 8.35% |
| High School Graduate | 153 | 31.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 2.04% |
| Some College | 42 | 8.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 452 | 304 | 65 |
| White | 26 | 23 | 8 |
| Other Race | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,031 | $0 | $42,031 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $78,347 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,750 | $0 | $27,955 |
| Some College | $24,554 | $0 | $24,196 |
$28,750
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$27,955
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Mounds residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 765 | 380 | 49.67% |
| White | 40 | 6 | 15% |
46.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.57%
Male Poverty Rate
50.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mounds is Black, with 49.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mounds is White, with 15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 53.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75.16% |
| Some College | 48.21% |
| High School | 22.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 17.43% |
| Male Employed | 15.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $27,333 | $35,957 |
| Households | $27,333 | $31,933 |
| Married Families | $43,164 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,250 | $27,816 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.8%
Male Marriage Rate
28.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
77
Number of Veterans
77
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 12.48% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
72.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
31.3%
Labor Force Participation
28.9%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.74%
Born in Mounds
99.77%
Native Born
0.23%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.77% of Mounds residents were born in the United States, with 83.74% having been born in Illinois. 0.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 538 | -13 | -2.36% |
| 2028 | 551 | -13 | -2.3% |
| 2027 | 564 | -13 | -2.25% |
| 2026 | 577 | -13 | -2.2% |
| 2025 | 590 | -13 | -2.16% |
| 2024 | 603 | -13 | -2.11% |
| 2023 | 616 | -6 | -0.96% |
| 2022 | 622 | -20 | -3.12% |
| 2021 | 642 | -13 | -1.98% |
| 2020 | 655 | -26 | -3.82% |
| 2019 | 681 | -19 | -2.71% |
| 2018 | 700 | -16 | -2.23% |
| 2017 | 716 | -13 | -1.78% |
| 2016 | 729 | -8 | -1.09% |
| 2015 | 737 | -20 | -2.64% |
| 2014 | 757 | -14 | -1.82% |
| 2013 | 771 | -10 | -1.28% |
| 2012 | 781 | -4 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 785 | -20 | -2.48% |
| 2010 | 805 | 0 | 0% |