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Mount Sterling

Iowa · 33 residents · 0.315 sq mi
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Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 7 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33
−18%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
105 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.5
+27%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
0204060801990201020202024Mount Sterling
202436
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information57.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance42.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical42.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
58.8%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
41.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic100%(33)
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
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
0.0%
−76.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
42.3%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
100.0%
+31.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−73.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
Female
57.7%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Sterling, Iowa?

Mount Sterling, Iowa has about 33 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Mount Sterling, Iowa?

About 0.0% 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 0.0% of people in Mount Sterling, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Sterling, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Sterling, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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