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Mounds

Illinois · 810 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 $16,780. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 307 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $33,500. The poverty rate of 44.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 70% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
810
−27%since 2000
from 1,117 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
671 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 925 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+9%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5908041K1K1K1990201020202024Mounds
2024986
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,780
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,727 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,083
+9%since 2000
from $11,035 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
44.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$328
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
26.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+68%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.4%(407)
Black59.9%(669)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(12)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.5%(675)
2010
White, non-Hispanic21.9%(177)
Black72.2%(585)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(26)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.2%(407)
Diversity Score
50
−17%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+17%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% 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
19.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.2%
−52.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mounds, Illinois?

Mounds, Illinois has about 810 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mounds, Illinois?

The typical household in Mounds, Illinois earns about $16,780 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 $33,500, and the typical rent is about $328 a month.

How educated are people in Mounds, Illinois?

About 9.5% 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 44.4% 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 565 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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