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Mount Morris

Illinois · 2,998 residents · 1.56 sq mi
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Mount Morris has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,233. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $109,900. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,998
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,013 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,922 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,931 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+11%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Mount Morris
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,233
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,349
+10%since 2000
from $20,326 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$506
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−24.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,886)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(83)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(247)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(2,802)
Black0.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(124)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other2.5%(76)
Diversity Score17.5%(524)
Diversity Score
17
+113%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% 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
14.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.8%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Morris, Illinois?

Mount Morris, Illinois has about 2,998 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mount Morris, Illinois earns about $48,233 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Morris, Illinois expensive?

In Mount Morris, Illinois, the median home is worth about $109,900, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Morris, Illinois?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Morris, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Morris, Illinois?

About 18.5% of people in Mount Morris, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Morris, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Morris, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 79 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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