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 $58,055 with a poverty rate of 17.74%. The median age in Mount Morris is 45.7 years: 50 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Morris was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,762 | 96.81% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 1.68% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 1.05% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.25% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.21% |
| 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 | 1,401 | 1.95 | 66 | 34 |
| Non Family | 807 | 1.06 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Married | 409 | 3.11 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Female | 157 | 3.36 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Male | 28 | 3.11 | 0 | 100 |
3
Average Family Size
1.95
Average Household Size
66.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 227 | 10.94% |
| Associates Degree | 238 | 11.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 223 | 10.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 209 | 10.07% |
| High School Graduate | 692 | 33.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 113 | 5.45% |
| Some College | 373 | 17.98% |
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 | 1,926 | 1,618 | 341 |
| Hispanic | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Black | 48 | 23 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 10 |
| Asian | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 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 | $64,592 | $49,183 | $77,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $38,371 | $0 | $39,318 |
| High School Graduate | $26,454 | $26,627 | $25,774 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $62,523 | $62,682 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,236 | $30,978 | $28,306 |
| Some College | $24,348 | $28,967 | $19,824 |
$29,236
Average Earnings
$30,978
Average Male
$28,306
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.1% of Mount Morris residents speak only English, while 0.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,498 | 476 | 19.06% |
17.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
18%
Male Poverty Rate
17.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Morris is White, with 19.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Morris is White, with 19.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 25.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.15% |
| High School | 8.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 47.62% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,139 | $82,995 |
| Households | $38,359 | $58,055 |
| Married Families | $79,362 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,053 | $37,579 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
261
Number of Veterans
261
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 218 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 179 |
| 75+ | 82 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 261 | 12.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
5%
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
69.12%
Born in Mount Morris
97.83%
Native Born
2.17%
Foreign Born
0.25%
Non Citizen
1.93%
Naturalized
97.83% of Mount Morris residents were born in the United States, with 69.12% having been born in Illinois. 0.25% 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% |