Mount Sterling
City in Brown County, Illinois
Mount Sterling is a city in Brown County, Illinois, with 2,006 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 735 ft (224 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mound Station, 5.9 miles W.
- 2,006residents (2020 Census)
- 735 ftelevation · 224 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 1,679 / sq mipopulation density
- 62353ZIP code
About Mount Sterling
Mount Sterling is a city in and the county seat of Brown County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,006 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Mount Sterling
- Median household income
- $59,087
- Median home value
- $131,200
- Median rent
- $604/mo
- Median age
- 35.3
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Mount Sterling had 2,006 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,006 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,679 per sq mi (648 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Sterling at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Brown County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,006 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.19 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9859° N, 90.7646° W |
| ZIP code | 62353 |
| Official website | browncountyil.org/mtsterling |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1751154 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Sterling
- Mound Station5.9 mi W
- Ripley7.2 mi NE
- Versailles9.0 mi SE
- Clayton10.7 mi W
- Camden11.5 mi N
- Rushville14.0 mi NE
- Perry14.1 mi S
- Meredosia15.3 mi SE
- Golden16.0 mi NW
- Camp Point16.2 mi W
- La Prairie16.8 mi NW
- Beardstown17.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Sterling
What county is Mount Sterling in?
Mount Sterling is in Brown County, Illinois.
What is the population of Mount Sterling, IL?
2,006 people lived in Mount Sterling at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Sterling, IL?
The ZIP code of Mount Sterling is 62353.
What is the elevation of Mount Sterling?
735 feet (224 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Sterling?
Mound Station (5.9 mi), Ripley (7.2 mi), Versailles (9.0 mi), Clayton (10.7 mi), Camden (11.5 mi).
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