Mount Carroll
City in Carroll County, Illinois

Mount Carroll is a city in Carroll County, Illinois, with 1,479 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 810 ft (247 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chadwick, 7.2 miles SE.
- 1,479residents (2020 Census)
- 810 ftelevation · 247 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 738 / sq mipopulation density
- 61053ZIP code
About Mount Carroll
Mount Carroll is a city in and the county seat of Carroll County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,479 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Mount Carroll
- Median household income
- $58,500
- Median home value
- $86,600
- Median rent
- $785/mo
- Median age
- 43.2
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Mount Carroll had 1,479 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,479 |
|---|---|
| Density | 738 per sq mi (285 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Carroll at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Carroll County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,479 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.00 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0948° N, 89.9769° W |
| ZIP code | 61053 |
| Official website | mtcarrollil.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1750881 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Carroll
- Chadwick7.2 mi SE
- Lanark7.4 mi E
- Lake Carroll7.7 mi NE
- Savanna8.3 mi W
- Sabula, IA10.7 mi W
- Thomson10.8 mi SW
- Shannon12.8 mi E
- Milledgeville13.8 mi SE
- Pearl City14.1 mi NE
- Coleta16.1 mi SE
- Andover, IA16.2 mi SW
- Miles, IA17.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Carroll
What county is Mount Carroll in?
Mount Carroll is in Carroll County, Illinois.
What is the population of Mount Carroll, IL?
1,479 people lived in Mount Carroll at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Carroll, IL?
The ZIP code of Mount Carroll is 61053.
What is the elevation of Mount Carroll?
810 feet (247 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Carroll?
Chadwick (7.2 mi), Lanark (7.4 mi), Lake Carroll (7.7 mi), Savanna (8.3 mi), Sabula (10.7 mi).
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