Mount Sterling City, Illinois
As of the census of 2000, there were 2070 residents, 934 households, and 535 families in the city. The population density was 1923.5 people per square mile (742.67/kmē), it is Illinois's 350th most densely populated city. There were 1048 housing units at an average density of 970.4 per square mile (374.67/kmē). The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.89. In the city Population was distributed with 23% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 21% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males. The median age is 37.7 years, the median age of male residents at 35.7 and the median age of female residents at 41.2. The racial makeup of the city was 2040 White, 3 Black or African American, American Indian, 7 Asian, 3 Native Hawaiian, 13 from two or more races and 4 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $27434, making its Illinois's 169th lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $40363, making it the 400th poorest city by median family income among the Illinois. The per capita income for the city was $15755, it is the 388th poorest city in terms of per capita income. The median income was $19130, Males had a median income of $25208 versus $16000 for females.
In 2000, 465 pupils and students, of which 225 are male and 240 are female, 22.46% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 23 nursery or pri school, 23 kindergarten, 214 elementary school, 128 high school and 77 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2070 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2070 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2077 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2074 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2027 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2023 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1985 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1952 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1923 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1893 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1907 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 16 | 23 |
| Kindergarten | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| Elementary school | 114 | 100 | 214 |
| High school | 64 | 64 | 128 |
| College or graduate school | 25 | 52 | 77 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sterling city, Illinois | $27434 | $40363 | $15755 |
| Brown County, Illinois | $35445 | $43207 | $14629 |
| Illinois, United States | $46590 | $55545 | $23104 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |