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Mound City

Illinois · 526 residents · 0.675 sq mi
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Mound City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,364. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 166 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $30,700. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
526
−24%since 2000
from 692 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
779 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,025 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+25%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4886027168299431990201020202024Mound City
2024681
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,364
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,607 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,196
+62%since 2000
from $10,020 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,700
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $221 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
49.8% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−57%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(343)
Black48.6%(336)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(444)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.7%(193)
Black56.1%(295)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score61.9%(325)
Diversity Score
62
−4%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+23.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+79%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.9%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.6%
−52.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mound City, Illinois?

Mound City, Illinois has about 526 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mound City, Illinois?

The typical household in Mound City, Illinois earns about $41,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mound City, Illinois expensive?

In Mound City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $30,700, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Mound City, Illinois?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mound City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mound City, Illinois?

About 26.3% of people in Mound City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mound City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Mound City, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 261 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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