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Mount Morris

Illinois · 2,861 residents · 1.56 sq mi
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Mount Morris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,962. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,900. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,861
−5%since 2000
from 3,013 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,834 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,931 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+17%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Mount Morris
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,962
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,160
+29%since 2000
from $20,326 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration16.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,900
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$602
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
37.6% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(2,520)
Black0.9%(27)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(218)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other2.8%(80)
Diversity Score26.6%(762)
Diversity Score
27
+224%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Morris, Illinois?

Mount Morris, Illinois has about 2,861 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mount Morris, Illinois earns about $42,962 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 $97,900, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Morris, Illinois?

About 20.4% 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 28.8% of people in Mount Morris, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Morris, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Morris, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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