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Mount Sterling

Kentucky · 7,558 residents · 4.495 sq mi
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Mount Sterling has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,474. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 17% 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 $140,500. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
7,558
+29%since 2000
from 5,876 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,681 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 1,307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+4%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Mount Sterling
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,474
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,050 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,870
+24%since 2000
from $17,585 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
52.7% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(5,184)
Black8.7%(512)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(99)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.3%(1,426)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(6,545)
Black4.7%(356)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(252)
Asian1%(79)
Other1.3%(98)
Diversity Score24.9%(1,878)
Diversity Score
25
+2%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+6%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Sterling, Kentucky?

Mount Sterling, Kentucky has about 7,558 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Sterling, Kentucky?

The typical household in Mount Sterling, Kentucky earns about $41,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Sterling, Kentucky expensive?

In Mount Sterling, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $140,500, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Sterling, Kentucky?

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

What is the poverty rate in Mount Sterling, Kentucky?

About 24.2% of people in Mount Sterling, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Sterling, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Sterling, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,196 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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

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