Mount Zion is a village located in Macon County Illinois. Mount Zion has a 2024 population of 5,832. Mount Zion is currently declining at a rate of -0.78% annually and its population has decreased by -3.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,014 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Zion is $111,550 with a poverty rate of 10.48%. The median age in Mount Zion is 39.8 years: 40.2 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Zion was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,843 | 93.41% |
| Black or African American | 163 | 2.61% |
| Asian | 150 | 2.4% |
| Two or more races | 64 | 1.02% |
| Other race | 35 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,198 | 2.81 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Married | 1,543 | 3.3 | 92 | 8 |
| Non Family | 434 | 1.08 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Female | 173 | 2.29 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
| Male | 48 | 4.67 | 100 | 0 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
80.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 49 | 1.24% |
| Associates Degree | 428 | 10.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 800 | 20.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 452 | 11.45% |
| High School Graduate | 1,172 | 29.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57 | 1.44% |
| Some College | 988 | 25.04% |
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 | 3,760 | 3,711 | 1,225 |
| Asian | 90 | 33 | 19 |
| Black | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 37 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,308 | $72,000 | $39,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,377 | $231,118 | $100,498 |
| High School Graduate | $39,176 | $51,596 | $34,005 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,940 | $54,489 | $44,511 |
| Some College | $43,587 | $42,202 | $43,995 |
$50,940
Average Earnings
$54,489
Average Male
$44,511
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.21% of Mount Zion residents speak only English, while 2.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,736 | 512 | 8.93% |
| Asian | 150 | 136 | 90.67% |
10.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.21%
Male Poverty Rate
10.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Zion is Asian, with 90.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Zion is White, with 8.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71.29% |
| Some College | 8.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.32% |
| High School | 0.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40.63% |
| Female Unemployed | 35.85% |
| Male Employed | 3.47% |
| Female Employed | 3.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,938 | $123,576 |
| Households | $99,798 | $111,550 |
| Married Families | $116,434 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,875 | $61,294 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
69.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
72.8%
Male Marriage Rate
66.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
309
Number of Veterans
300
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 142 |
| Vietnam | 73 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| World War II | 26 |
| Korea | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 110 |
| 75+ | 75 |
| 65 to 74 | 73 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 290 | 6.95% |
| Asian | 19 | 21.11% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 30.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
4%
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
77.22%
Born in Mount Zion
98.37%
Native Born
1.63%
Foreign Born
0.74%
Non Citizen
0.9%
Naturalized
98.37% of Mount Zion residents were born in the United States, with 77.22% having been born in Illinois. 0.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,606 | -45 | -0.8% |
| 2028 | 5,651 | -45 | -0.79% |
| 2027 | 5,696 | -46 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 5,742 | -45 | -0.78% |
| 2025 | 5,787 | -45 | -0.77% |
| 2024 | 5,832 | -46 | -0.78% |
| 2023 | 5,878 | -31 | -0.52% |
| 2022 | 5,909 | -58 | -0.97% |
| 2021 | 5,967 | -47 | -0.78% |
| 2020 | 6,014 | 218 | 3.76% |
| 2019 | 5,796 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2018 | 5,798 | -24 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 5,822 | -29 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 5,851 | -11 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 5,862 | -29 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 5,891 | -29 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 5,920 | 44 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 5,876 | -9 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 5,885 | 28 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 5,857 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,845 | 323 | 7.14% |
| 1990 | 4,522 | -41 | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 4,563 | -1,043 | -18.61% |