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Mount Clare

Illinois · 311 residents · 1.538 sq mi
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Mount Clare has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 122 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,500. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
311
−28%since 2000
from 433 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
202 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 282 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.8
+13%since 2000
from 52.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
934317691K1K1990201020202024Mount Clare
2024292
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,231
+58%since 2000
from $13,451 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$616
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+107%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(421)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(302)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(3)
Diversity Score2.7%(8)
Diversity Score
3
−6%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+7%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Clare, Illinois?

Mount Clare, Illinois has about 311 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Clare, Illinois?

The typical household in Mount Clare, Illinois earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Clare, Illinois expensive?

In Mount Clare, Illinois, the median home is worth about $82,500, and the typical rent is about $616 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Clare, Illinois?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Clare, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Clare, Illinois?

About 32.7% of people in Mount Clare, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Clare, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Clare, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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