Mount Sterling township is located in Brown County Illinois. Mount Sterling township has a 2024 population of 4,309. Mount Sterling township is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually but its population has increased by 0.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,287 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Sterling township is $74,308 with a poverty rate of 10.5%. The median age in Mount Sterling township is 36.6 years: 36.1 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Sterling township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,943 | 69.61% |
| Black or African American | 1,053 | 24.91% |
| Other race | 156 | 3.69% |
| Two or more races | 56 | 1.32% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,154 | 2.2 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Non Family | 543 | 1.24 | 42 | 58 |
| Married | 398 | 3.2 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Female | 141 | 2.51 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Male | 72 | 3.25 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
57.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 641 | 20.58% |
| Associates Degree | 248 | 7.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 310 | 9.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 119 | 3.82% |
| High School Graduate | 1,069 | 34.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 147 | 4.72% |
| Some College | 580 | 18.63% |
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 | 1,880 | 1,671 | 421 |
| Black | 911 | 489 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 299 | 142 | 0 |
| Other Race | 156 | 97 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 33 | 0 |
| Native American | 17 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,500 | $66,579 | $55,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,764 | $0 | $61,736 |
| High School Graduate | $33,309 | $0 | $32,868 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,139 | $0 | $29,028 |
| Overall | $42,866 | $44,075 | $39,601 |
| Some College | $45,642 | $52,404 | $39,615 |
$42,866
Average Earnings
$44,075
Average Male
$39,601
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.51% of Mount Sterling township residents speak only English, while 7.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,369 | 253 | 10.68% |
| Hispanic | 143 | 11 | 7.69% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
10.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.02%
Male Poverty Rate
15.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Sterling township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Sterling township is Hispanic, with 7.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.14% |
| High School | 16.99% |
| Some College | 9.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 7.28% |
| Female Employed | 6.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,965 | $79,546 |
| Households | $62,944 | $74,308 |
| Married Families | $91,810 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,406 | $64,784 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
196
Number of Veterans
189
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 72 |
| Vietnam | 56 |
| Korea | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 72 |
| 75+ | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 164 | 7.14% |
| Black | 31 | 2.94% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.92% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39%
Labor Force Participation
38%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
83.54%
Born in Mount Sterling township
96.05%
Native Born
3.95%
Foreign Born
0.78%
Non Citizen
3.17%
Naturalized
96.05% of Mount Sterling township residents were born in the United States, with 83.54% having been born in Illinois. 0.78% 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 | 4,244 | -13 | -0.31% |
| 2028 | 4,257 | -13 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 4,270 | -13 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 4,283 | -13 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 4,296 | -13 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 4,309 | -13 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 4,322 | -13 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 4,335 | -68 | -1.54% |
| 2021 | 4,403 | 116 | 2.71% |
| 2020 | 4,287 | -137 | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 4,424 | 19 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 4,405 | -18 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 4,423 | -13 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 4,436 | -100 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 4,536 | -71 | -1.54% |
| 2014 | 4,607 | -18 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 4,625 | -9 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 4,634 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2011 | 4,637 | -23 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 4,660 | 0 | 0% |