Mount Sterling, KY Demographics
What is the population of Mount Sterling?
There are 7,549 residents in Mount Sterling, with a median age of 39. Of this, 47.33% are males and 52.67% are females. US-born citizens make up 98.44% of the resident pool in Mount Sterling, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.4%. Additionally, 0.16% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 6,399 people in Mount Sterling currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 7,549 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 3,573 | -3.2% |
| Female Population | 3,976 | 3.5% |
Male Population 47.33%
Female Population 52.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | -4.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 7,431 | 0.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 106 | -0.9% |
| Not Citizen | 12 | -7.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 98.44%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.4%
Not Citizen 0.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 371 | -21.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 670 | -3.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 80 | -59.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 6,399 | 4.3% |
Moved from Same County 4.93%
Moved from Same State 8.91%
Moved from Different State 1.06%
Same House as Last Year 85.09%
What are the employment statistics in Mount Sterling?
White-collar workers make up 66.75% of the working population in Mount Sterling, while blue-collar employees account for 33.25%. There are also 276 entrepreneurs in Mount Sterling (4.03% of the workforce); 4,878 workers employed in private companies (71.25%); and 760 people working in governmental institutions (11.1%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 4,570 | 126.5% |
| Blue Collar | 2,276 | 122.3% |
White Collar 66.75%
Blue Collar 33.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 276 | 168.0% |
| Private Companies | 4,878 | 106.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 760 | 100.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 932 | 382.9% |
Self Employees 4.03%
Private Companies 71.25%
Governmental Workers 11.1%
Not for Profit Companies 13.61%
How many households are there in Mount Sterling?
There are a total of 3,130 households in Mount Sterling, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62.81% of these Mount Sterling households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.19%. Additionally, 26.26% of households have children and 73.74% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 3,130 | -2.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -12.7% |
| Family Households | 1,966 | -6.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,164 | 5.5% |
Family Households 62.81%
Non-Family Households 37.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 822 | -15.3% |
| Households without Children | 2,308 | 3.8% |
Households with Children 26.26%
Households without Children 73.74%
What are the median and average incomes in Mount Sterling?
The average annual household income in Mount Sterling is $60,070, while the median household income sits at $50,843 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $49,461, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $76,556. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $50,988 and $33,083, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $60,070 | 3.9% |
| Median Household Income | $50,843 | 7.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,443 | -20.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 5,824 | 7.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Mount Sterling?
There are 3,536 housing units in Mount Sterling, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 3,130 occupied housing units in Mount Sterling, 50.8% are owner-occupied, while 49.2% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.52% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $153,400. In general, housing costs reach $703 per month in Mount Sterling.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 3,536 | -4.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1972 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 888 | 4.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 226 | 20.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 279 | -4.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 260 | -23.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 579 | -21.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 273 | 38.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 193 | -26.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 517 | 8.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 321 | -8.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,130 | -2.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,590 | 1.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,540 | -5.6% |
Owner Occupied 50.8%
Renter Occupied 49.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,010 | -1.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 580 | 7.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $153,400 | -14.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $189,600 | 20.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $703 | 5.4% |
With Mortgage 63.52%
Without Mortgage 36.48%
What is the level of education in Mount Sterling?
Approximately 50.56% of the population in Mount Sterling holds a high school degree (that's 3,011 residents), while 19.92% have attained a college certificate (1,186 locals) and 12.41% have a bachelor's degree (739 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 225 | 22.9% |
| Some High School | 3,011 | -8.5% |
| Some College | 1,186 | -10.1% |
| Associate Degree | 318 | 68.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 739 | 11.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 476 | 27.6% |
No High School 3.78%
Some High School 50.56%
Some College 19.92%
Associate Degree 5.34%
Bachelor's Degree 12.41%
Graduate Degree 7.99%
What is the marital status of Mount Sterling residents?
A total of 1,660 people in Mount Sterling have never been married (which represents 26.63% of the total population), while 2,800 of them are wedded (44.92%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 336 (5.39%) and 1,266 (20.31%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,660 | 1.8% |
| Married | 2,800 | 3.8% |
| Separated | 336 | -32.4% |
| Widowed | 507 | -16.1% |
| Divorced | 1,266 | -0.2% |
Never Married 26.63%
Married 44.92%
Separated 5.39%
Widowed 8.13%
Divorced 20.31%
What are the most common means of transportation in Mount Sterling?
The top three means of transportation people in Mount Sterling use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,092 | 10.7% |
| Walk | 42 | -19.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Mount Sterling by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.