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Mounds

Illinois · 661 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 $26,645. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 456 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $22,300. The poverty rate of 33.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
661
−41%since 2000
from 1,117 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
548 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 925 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+24%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5908041K1K1K1990201020202024Mounds
2024986
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,645
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,727 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,395
+30%since 2000
from $11,035 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$22,300
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$492
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
45.1% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.7%(130)
Black75.9%(502)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.2%(14)
Diversity Score46%(304)
Diversity Score
46
−24%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+126%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.7%
−17.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mounds, Illinois?

Mounds, Illinois has about 661 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mounds, Illinois?

The typical household in Mounds, Illinois earns about $26,645 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 $22,300, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Mounds, Illinois?

About 8.3% 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 33.0% 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 714 residents, a change of about -52 percent over that period.

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

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