Mount Morris is a village located in Ogle County Illinois. Mount Morris has a 2024 population of 2,796. Mount Morris is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -1.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,848 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Morris is $50,000 with a poverty rate of 20.64%. The median age in Mount Morris is 48.6 years: 52 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Morris was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,592 | 96.75% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 2.05% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 0.78% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.26% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,341 | 1.91 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Non Family | 764 | 1.06 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Married | 402 | 3.15 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Female | 143 | 2.73 | 35 | 65 |
| Male | 32 | 3.03 | 0 | 100 |
3
Average Family Size
1.91
Average Household Size
68.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 202 | 10.36% |
| Associates Degree | 246 | 12.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 248 | 12.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 217 | 11.13% |
| High School Graduate | 551 | 28.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 163 | 8.36% |
| Some College | 322 | 16.52% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,833 | 1,503 | 402 |
| Black | 55 | 27 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | 7 |
| Asian | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,069 | $50,787 | $67,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $37,159 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,917 | $0 | $16,992 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,396 | $33,657 | $27,875 |
| Some College | $27,857 | $28,444 | $26,172 |
$29,396
Average Earnings
$33,657
Average Male
$27,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.37% of Mount Morris residents speak only English, while 5.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,407 | 530 | 22.02% |
20.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.81%
Male Poverty Rate
19.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Morris is White, with 22.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Morris is White, with 22.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 25.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.11% |
| High School | 12.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 22.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 37.25% |
| Female Employed | 6.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,026 | $65,571 |
| Households | $38,162 | $50,000 |
| Married Families | $75,781 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,991 | $37,533 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
268
Number of Veterans
208
Male Veterans
60
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 133 |
| First Gulf War | 60 |
| Korea | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 102 |
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 35 to 54 | 76 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 268 | 13.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
71.22%
Born in Mount Morris
92.27%
Native Born
7.73%
Foreign Born
4.93%
Non Citizen
2.8%
Naturalized
92.27% of Mount Morris residents were born in the United States, with 71.22% having been born in Illinois. 4.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,731 | -13 | -0.47% |
| 2028 | 2,744 | -13 | -0.47% |
| 2027 | 2,757 | -13 | -0.47% |
| 2026 | 2,770 | -13 | -0.47% |
| 2025 | 2,783 | -13 | -0.46% |
| 2024 | 2,796 | -13 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 2,809 | -9 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 2,818 | -10 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 2,828 | -20 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 2,848 | 49 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 2,799 | -20 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 2,819 | -21 | -0.74% |
| 2017 | 2,840 | -14 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 2,854 | -26 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 2,880 | -25 | -0.86% |
| 2014 | 2,905 | -23 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 2,928 | -32 | -1.08% |
| 2012 | 2,960 | -19 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 2,979 | -26 | -0.87% |
| 2010 | 3,005 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,013 | 94 | 3.22% |
| 1990 | 2,919 | -70 | -2.34% |
| 1980 | 2,989 | -184 | -5.8% |
| 1970 | 3,173 | 98 | 3.19% |
| 1960 | 3,075 | 366 | 13.51% |
| 1950 | 2,709 | -22 | -0.81% |