Mount Sterling, Illinois
Mount Sterling: township in Brown County, Illinois
About
Mount Sterling is a township located in the county of Brown in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,025 and a population density of 54 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,495 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Mount Sterling
| Population | 2,495 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Brown County |
| Area | 37.24 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.9873,-90.7635 |
| Altitude | 705 feet / 215 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 03:55:32 (19th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 62353 |
| Density | 67 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 18.84% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Mount Sterling is located at 39°59'14"N 90°45'48"W (39.9872700, -90.7634600).
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Demographics
The population of Mount Sterling increased by 18.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,025 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,999 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,006 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,989 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,973 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,959 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,938 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,925 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,904 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,909 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,495 | 23.49% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mount Sterling, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146278 | John Wood Community College | Quincy (IL) | 62305-8736 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mount Sterling, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Mount Sterling.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Sterling Post Office | Mount Sterling (IL) | 62353 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Mount Sterling, Kentucky city in Montgomery County, Kentucky with a population of 7,246 people.
- Mount Sterling, Ohio human settlement in Madison County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,783 people.
- Mount Sterling, Wisconsin village in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 196 people.
Other cities in Brown County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brown County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Versailles | 453 | Village in Brown County, Illinois, United States |
| Cooperstown | 295 | Township in Brown County, Illinois |
| Buckhorn | 92 | Township in Brown County, Illinois |
| Ripley | 82 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Mount Sterling distances to largest Illinois cities