State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
716.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-2.02%
Growth Since 2010
-17.69%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Mound City, Illinois Population 2021
484
Mound City is a city located in Pulaski County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Pulaski County. With a 2020 population of 484, it is the 881st largest city in Illinois and the 13458th largest city in the United States . Mound City is currently declining at a rate of -2.02% annually and its population has decreased by -17.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 588 in 2010. Mound City reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, Mound City has a population density of 717 people per square mile.
The average household income in Mound City is $38,147 with a poverty rate of 35.75%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $522 per month, and the median house value is $34,600. The median age in Mound City is 36.7 years, 48.3 years for males, and 30.5 years for females.
Mound City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mound Citywas:
- Black or African American: 50.81%
- White: 47.85%
- Two or more races: 0.81%
- Asian: 0.54%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Mound City, Illinois is 484 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 504.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 588.
Mound City, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 378 | 50.81% |
| White | 356 | 47.85% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.54% |
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Mound City Population by Race
Mound City Population Pyramid $2021
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Mound City Population by Age
Mound City Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 247 | 3.01 | 57.1 |
| Non Family | 92 | 1.43 | 46.7 |
| Married | 81 | 3.73 | 82.7 |
| Female | 44 | 4.52 | 36.4 |
| Male | 30 | 3.7 | 50 |
3.86
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
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Mound City Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 1.67% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 57 | 11.92% |
| High School Graduate | 184 | 38.49% |
| Some College | 170 | 35.56% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 4.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18 | 3.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 3.77% |
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Mound City Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Mound City Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 244 | 230 | 16 |
| White | 226 | 175 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.00%.
Mound City Educational Attainment by Race
Mound City Earnings by Educational Attainment
Mound City Language by Age
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Mound City Language
98.06% of Mound City residents speak only English, while 1.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.39% of the population.
Mound City Language
Mound City Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 378 | 197 | 52.12% |
| White | 316 | 61 | 19.30% |
| Multiple | 6 | 3 | 50.00% |
35.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.84%
Male Poverty Rate
47.67%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mound City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mound City is Black, with 52.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mound City is White, with 19.30% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.25%.
Mound City Poverty
Mound City Poverty Rate by Education
Mound City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
30.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.8%
Male Marriage Rate
30.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Mound City Married by Age and Sex
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Mound City Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Mound City Marital Status by Race
Mound City Marital Status
Mound City Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 28 | 9.52% |
| White | 10 | 3.58% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 50.00% |
Mound City Veterans by Race
Mound City Veterans by Education
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34.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
Mound City Veterans by Education
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38%
Labor Force Participation
32.4%
Employment Rate
14.8%
Unemployment Rate
Mound City Employment by Age
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Mound City Employment by Race
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Mound City Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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72.45%
Born in Mound City
97.72%
Native Born
2.28%
Foreign Born
1.21%
Non Citizen
1.08%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.72% of Mound City residents were born in the United States, with 72.45% having been born in Illinois. 1.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Mound City Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 484 | -10 | -2.02% |
| 2020 | 494 | -10 | -1.98% |
| 2019 | 504 | -10 | -1.95% |
| 2018 | 514 | -12 | -2.28% |
| 2017 | 526 | -9 | -1.68% |
| 2016 | 535 | -5 | -0.93% |
| 2015 | 540 | -14 | -2.53% |
| 2014 | 554 | -11 | -1.95% |
| 2013 | 565 | -6 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 571 | -4 | -0.70% |
| 2011 | 575 | -16 | -2.71% |
| 2010 | 591 | 0.00% |