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Mount Sterling

Iowa · 36 residents · 0.315 sq mi
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Mount Sterling has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,333. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $50,000. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36
−10%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
114 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+10%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
0204060801990201020202024Mount Sterling
202436
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,333
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2016
Per capita income
$16,426
+63%since 2000
from $10,072 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.242
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade52.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,000
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2017
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−62.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.5
+144%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2016
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(36)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−73.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
Female
55.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Sterling, Iowa?

Mount Sterling, Iowa has about 36 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Sterling, Iowa?

The typical household in Mount Sterling, Iowa earns about $33,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Sterling, Iowa expensive?

In Mount Sterling, Iowa, the median home is worth about $50,000.

How educated are people in Mount Sterling, Iowa?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Sterling, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Sterling, Iowa?

About 3.1% of people in Mount Sterling, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Sterling, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Sterling, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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