Mount Carroll, Illinois
Mount Carroll: city in Illinois
About
Mount Carroll is a city located in the county of Carroll in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,717 and a population density of 331 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,562 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Mount Carroll
| Population | 1,562 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Carroll County |
| Postal code | 61053 |
| Phone Area Codes | 815 |
| Area | 5.19 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.0950,-89.9782 |
| Altitude | 810 feet / 247 meters |
| Capital city | Mount Carroll is capital of Carroll County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:42:57 (30th May 2026) |
| Density | 301 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.92% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Mount Carroll is located at 42°5'42"N 89°58'41"W (42.0950200, -89.9781800).
Mount Carroll map
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Weather
Partly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 81 in the afternoon. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Mount Carroll decreased by 9.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,717 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,695 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,678 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,662 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,639 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,621 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,613 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,596 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,578 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,575 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,562 | -0.83% | estimation process |
People born in Mount Carroll (7)
People born in Mount Carroll, including Pioneer Aviator Neta Snook Southern, zoologist Edward Alphonso Goldman, Wisconsin Supreme Court justice Emmert L. Wingert, .
More notable people
- John Lorenzo Griffith (American football player and coach, basketball coach, college athletics administrator) he was born in 20/08/1877
- Suzanna W. Miles (American Mayanist) she was born in 01/01/1922
- Ward Miller (American baseball player) he was born in 05/07/1884
- Allen P. Berkstresser (American football coach) he was born in 25/09/1885
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mount Carroll, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145521 | Highland Community College | Freeport (IL) | 61032-9341 |
| 147396 | Morrison Institute of Technology | Morrison (IL) | 61270-2959 |
| 149204 | Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling | Sterling (IL) | 61081-3611 |
| 148672 | Sauk Valley Community College | Dixon (IL) | 61021-9112 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mount Carroll, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Mount Carroll.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Carroll Post Office | Mount Carroll (IL) | 61053 |
| Lanark Post Office | Lanark (IL) | 61046 |
| Chadwick Post Office | Chadwick (IL) | 61014 |
| Savanna Post Office | Savanna (IL) | 61074 |
| Sabula Post Office | Sabula (IA) | 52070 |
Other cities in Carroll County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carroll County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk | 9,587 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Savanna | 2,777 | Town in Illinois |
| Lanark | 1,321 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Milledgeville | 946 | Human settlement in Carroll County, Illinois, USA |
| Shannon | 684 | Village in Carroll County, Illinois, USA |
| Thomson | 548 | Town in Illinois, USA |
| Chadwick | 516 | American settlement |
| Elkhorn Grove | 216 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Mount Carroll distances to largest Illinois cities