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Mount Sterling

Wisconsin · 189 residents · 1.429 sq mi
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Mount Sterling has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,800. Households here earn about 51% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
189
−12%since 2000
from 215 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
132 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1211662112563011990201020202024Mount Sterling
2024164
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,694
+71%since 2000
from $13,891 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+95%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other3.1%(6)
Diversity Score9.9%(19)
Diversity Score
10
+748%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+15%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Sterling, Wisconsin?

Mount Sterling, Wisconsin has about 189 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

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

Is Mount Sterling, Wisconsin expensive?

In Mount Sterling, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $109,800, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Sterling, Wisconsin?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Sterling, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Sterling, Wisconsin?

About 19.2% of people in Mount Sterling, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Sterling, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Sterling, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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