Mound City
City in Pulaski County, Illinois
Mound City is a city in Pulaski County, Illinois, with 526 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 322 ft (98 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mounds, 3.0 miles NW.
- 526residents (2020 Census)
- 322 ftelevation · 98 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 779 / sq mipopulation density
- 62963ZIP code
About Mound City
Mound City is a city in and the county seat of Pulaski County, Illinois, United States. It is located along the Ohio River just north of its confluence with the Mississippi River. As of the 2020 census, Mound City had a population of 526. It has a majority African American population and was home to Lovejoy High School (ca. 1909-1961), named for abolitionist Elijah P. Lovejoy, that served African American students. Students were integrated into Mound City Community High School in 1962 and after 1968 at Meridian High School served the community. Pirates were the mascot of Lovejoy and purple and gold the school colors.
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Living in Mound City
- Median household income
- $41,250
- Median home value
- $55,600
- Median rent
- $775/mo
- Median age
- 37.4
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Mound City had 526 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 526 |
|---|---|
| Density | 779 per sq mi (301 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mound City at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Pulaski County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 526 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.68 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0857° N, 89.1630° W |
| ZIP code | 62963 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1750751 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mound City
- Mounds3.0 mi NW
- Cairo5.6 mi S
- Barlow, KY6.9 mi E
- Unity7.6 mi NW
- Olmsted8.0 mi NE
- Wyatt, MO8.7 mi S
- Wickliffe, KY9.4 mi SE
- Pulaski9.6 mi N
- La Center, KY10.4 mi E
- Wilson City, MO11.7 mi S
- Olive Branch12.3 mi NW
- Tamms12.3 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Mound City
What county is Mound City in?
Mound City is in Pulaski County, Illinois.
What is the population of Mound City, IL?
526 people lived in Mound City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mound City, IL?
The ZIP code of Mound City is 62963.
What is the elevation of Mound City?
322 feet (98 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mound City?
Mounds (3.0 mi), Cairo (5.6 mi), Barlow (6.9 mi), Unity (7.6 mi), Olmsted (8.0 mi).
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