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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mounds

Illinois · 1,117 residents · 1.207 sq mi
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Mounds has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,727. Population has fallen 19% since 1990, a loss of 258 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $21,100. The poverty rate of 42.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,117
−19%since 1990
from 1,375 in 1990
1990 – 2025
925 / sq mi
−19%since 1990
from 1,139 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
+5%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5908041K1K1K1990201020202024Mounds
2024986
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,727
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,781 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,035
+69%since 1990
from $6,527 in 1990
US average: $21,522
42.8%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 46.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$21,100
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2021
$253
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $210 in 1990
US average: $602
63.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 61.4% in 1990
36.9% rent
1.2
−30%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(634)
Black53.5%(736)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.7%(876)
2000
White, non-Hispanic36.4%(407)
Black59.9%(669)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(12)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score60.5%(675)
60
−5%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.6%
+14.2 ptssince 1990
from 51.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−10%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mounds, Illinois?

Mounds, Illinois has about 1,117 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mounds, Illinois?

The typical household in Mounds, Illinois earns about $17,727 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mounds, Illinois expensive?

In Mounds, Illinois, the median home is worth about $21,100, and the typical rent is about $253 a month.

How educated are people in Mounds, Illinois?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mounds, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mounds, Illinois?

About 42.8% of people in Mounds, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mounds, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Mounds, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 258 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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