Mount Sterling City, Kentucky
As of the census of 2000, there were 5876 people, 2478 households, and 1537 families living in the city. The population density was 1708.9 people per square mile (659.81/kmē), making its Kentucky's 146th most densely populated city. There were 2768 housing units at an average density of 804.7 per square mile (310.7/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.28 persons, and the average family size was 2.89 persons. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 21% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 86 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males. The median age of the city's population was 36.6 years, The median age of males and females living in Mount Sterling City was 34.3 and 39.2 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 89.09% White, 8.73% Black or African American, 0.22% American Indian, 0.19% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.02% from two or more races and 0.75% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $27050, it is the 301st highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The median income for a family in the city was $34074, it is the 295th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The per capita income for the city was $17585, making it the 190th highest city by per capita income in Kentucky. The median income is $17899, Males had a median income of $21750 versus $14913 for females.
In 2000, 1067 pupils and students, of which 490 are male and 577 are female, 18.16% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 101 nursery or pri school, 79 kindergarten, 519 elementary school, 217 high school and 151 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5876 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6032 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6050 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6048 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6135 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6173 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6260 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6430 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6590 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6811 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6921 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 45 | 56 | 101 |
| Kindergarten | 14 | 65 | 79 |
| Elementary school | 267 | 252 | 519 |
| High school | 91 | 126 | 217 |
| College or graduate school | 73 | 78 | 151 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sterling city, Kentucky | $27050 | $34074 | $17585 |
| Montgomery County, Kentucky | $31746 | $36939 | $16701 |
| Kentucky, United States | $33672 | $40939 | $18093 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |