Mount Sterling Population

2010–2026

2,081

2026 projection

7% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Mount Sterling. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,081+301.46%
20252,051-100.49%
20242,061+311.53%
20232,030+542.73%
20221,976+180.92%
20211,958+130.67%
20201,945+60.31%
20191,939+221.15%
20181,917+341.81%
20171,883+261.40%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Mount Sterling is growing faster than Ohio and the U.S., and slower than Madison County.

  • Madison County+7.1%
  • Mount Sterling+5.7%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Mount Sterling Demographics

35median age

Median age

Female36.2 yrs
Male33.4 yrs

Adults

1,247
257 seniors (65+) · 21% of adults990 other adults

Sex

Female 53.5% · 929Male 46.5% · 808

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 17 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Mount Sterling Income

$72,692median household income

Median household income

$72,692

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$48,438

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.5%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Mount Sterling Marital Status

43% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married43%46%41%
Never married29%34%24%
Divorced21%13%28%
Widowed5%3%6%
Separated2%4%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201