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'''Mount Sterling''' is a city in ], ], ]. The population was 2,070 at the 2000 census. It is the 5th ring of Hell. Never visit, the worst town in the history of the state. '''Mount Sterling''' is a city in and the ] of ], ], ]. The population was 2,006 at the 2020 census.


Foodservice distributor ] is based in Mount Sterling.
==Geography==
Mount Sterling is located at {{coord|39|59|12|N|90|45|55|W|city}} (39.986461, -90.765582).{{GR|1}}


==History==
According to the ], the city has a total area of 1.1&nbsp;square miles (2.8&nbsp;km²), all of it land.
Mount Sterling was organized in 1854. It did not have a courthouse until 1868, although it was designated the county seat from when the county was organized.<ref></ref>

Mount Sterling was one of several Illinois towns that publicly competed for a new state prison in one of the state's prison sweepstakes competitions. During the 1987 competition, the town of ] famously produced the "Is We Is or Is We Isn't/Gonna Get Ourselves A Prison" video. Ultimately, Mount Sterling won the 1987 competition and the state constructed the ] along State Highway 99 a mile south of town. In 1989 immediately prior to opening, the prison hosted a "Spend a night in prison" event for state and local dignitaries and prominent business-owners, an event that ultimately soured some of its participants on the economic value of prisons to small town economies.

==Geography==
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Mount Sterling has a total area of {{convert|1.11|sqmi|km2|2}}, all land.<ref name="gaz2021">{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=2022-06-29 |website=Census.gov}}</ref>


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
{{US Census population
As of the ]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 2,070 people, 934 households, and 535 families residing in the city. The ] was 1,923.5 people per square mile (740.0/km²). There were 1,048 housing units at an average density of 973.8/sq&nbsp;mi (374.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.55% ], 0.14% ], 0.34% ], 0.14% ], 0.19% from ], and 0.63% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 0.97% of the population.
|align=left|1850= 556
|1870= 1352
|1880= 1445
|1890= 1655
|1900= 1960
|1910= 1986
|1920= 1932
|1930= 1724
|1940= 2140
|1950= 2246
|1960= 2262
|1970= 2182
|1980= 2186
|1990= 1922
|2000= 2070
|2010= 2025
|2020= 2006
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}
As of the ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1751154 |access-date=2022-06-28 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> there were 2,006 people, 956 households, and 481 families residing in the city. The population density was {{Convert|1,810.47|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 989 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|892.60|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.47% ], 1.25% ], 0.25% ], 0.25% ], 0.30% from ], and 4.49% from two or more races. ] or ] people of any race were 1.55% of the population.


There were 934 households out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were ] living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% were non-families. 39.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.89. There were 956 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.46% were married couples living together, 13.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.69% were non-families. 42.26% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.16 and the average family size was 2.24.


In the city the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males. The city's age distribution consisted of 27.8% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $27,434, and the median income for a family was $40,363. Males had a median income of $29,333 versus $19,258 for females. The ] for the city was $15,755. About 4.7% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the ], including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over. The median income for a household in the city was $45,536, and the median income for a family was $73,693. Males had a median income of $43,019 versus $31,469 for females. The ] for the city was $24,433. About 6.4% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the ], including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
Mount Sterling is home to Brown County School District #1, which contains an elementary school, middle school, and high school. The sports teams for the district are referred to as the "Hornets".<ref>https://www.bchornets.com/ {{bare URL inline|date=April 2023}}</ref>


==References== ==References==
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Latest revision as of 22:50, 30 December 2024

City in Illinois, United States
Mount Sterling, Illinois
City
Former train station in Mount SterlingFormer train station in Mount Sterling
Location of Illinois in the United StatesLocation of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 39°59′12″N 90°45′55″W / 39.98667°N 90.76528°W / 39.98667; -90.76528
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyBrown
Government
 • MayorMatt Bradbury
Area
 • Total1.11 sq mi (2.87 km)
 • Land1.11 sq mi (2.87 km)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km)  0%
Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Population
 • Total2,006
 • Density1,810.47/sq mi (698.86/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)62353
Area code217
FIPS code17-51154
GNIS feature ID2395125
Wikimedia CommonsMount Sterling, Illinois
Websitemtsterlingil.com

Mount Sterling is a city in and the county seat of Brown County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,006 at the 2020 census.

Foodservice distributor Dot Foods is based in Mount Sterling.

History

Mount Sterling was organized in 1854. It did not have a courthouse until 1868, although it was designated the county seat from when the county was organized.

Mount Sterling was one of several Illinois towns that publicly competed for a new state prison in one of the state's prison sweepstakes competitions. During the 1987 competition, the town of Flora famously produced the "Is We Is or Is We Isn't/Gonna Get Ourselves A Prison" video. Ultimately, Mount Sterling won the 1987 competition and the state constructed the Western Illinois Correctional Center along State Highway 99 a mile south of town. In 1989 immediately prior to opening, the prison hosted a "Spend a night in prison" event for state and local dignitaries and prominent business-owners, an event that ultimately soured some of its participants on the economic value of prisons to small town economies.

Geography

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Mount Sterling has a total area of 1.11 square miles (2.87 km), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850556—
18701,352—
18801,4456.9%
18901,65514.5%
19001,96018.4%
19101,9861.3%
19201,932−2.7%
19301,724−10.8%
19402,14024.1%
19502,2465.0%
19602,2620.7%
19702,182−3.5%
19802,1860.2%
19901,922−12.1%
20002,0707.7%
20102,025−2.2%
20202,006−0.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the 2020 census there were 2,006 people, 956 households, and 481 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,810.47 inhabitants per square mile (699.03/km). There were 989 housing units at an average density of 892.60 per square mile (344.63/km). The racial makeup of the city was 93.47% White, 1.25% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 4.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.55% of the population.

There were 956 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.46% were married couples living together, 13.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.69% were non-families. 42.26% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.16 and the average family size was 2.24.

The city's age distribution consisted of 27.8% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,536, and the median income for a family was $73,693. Males had a median income of $43,019 versus $31,469 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,433. About 6.4% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Mount Sterling is home to Brown County School District #1, which contains an elementary school, middle school, and high school. The sports teams for the district are referred to as the "Hornets".

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mount Sterling, Illinois
  3. History of Mount Sterling
  4. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  7. https://www.bchornets.com/

External links

Municipalities and communities of Brown County, Illinois, United States
County seat: Mount Sterling
Cities
Map of Illinois highlighting Brown County
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