Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mount Sterling, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,737

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.1%1,599

Two or More

6.2%108

Hispanic/Latino

1.3%23

Black

0.4%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%72

High School Diploma

36.7%438

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%109

Some College (1+ yr)

14%167

Associate's Degree

4.4%52

Bachelor's Degree

14.2%170

Master's Degree

4.3%51

Professional Degree

0.8%10

HS or Higher

89.6%

BA or Higher

19.4%

Graduate+

5.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$197,200

Median Renti

$835

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.3%480

Renter-Occupied

27.7%184

Total Units

756

Homeownership

72.3%

Vacancy Rate

12.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.9%38

$50K–$100K

7.7%37

$100K–$150K

17.5%84

$150K–$200K

17.9%86

$200K–$300K

32.9%158

$300K–$500K

16%77

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

3.6%27

2010–2019

11.1%84

2000–2009

6%45

1990–1999

11.4%86

1980–1989

6%45

1970–1979

6.6%50

1960–1969

12.2%92

1950–1959

11.2%85

1940–1949

2.5%19

1939 or earlier

29.5%223

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.3%447

Electricity

30.6%203

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%12

Fuel Oil

0.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,692

Mean Household Incomei

$80,942

Per Capita Incomei

$31,058

Poverty Ratei

12.5%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

860

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%21

$10K–$15K

4.5%30

$15K–$20K

2.9%19

$20K–$25K

2.4%16

$25K–$30K

3.6%24

$30K–$35K

3.5%23

$35K–$40K

3.9%26

$40K–$45K

3.3%22

$45K–$50K

5.9%39

$50K–$60K

5.9%39

$60K–$75K

12.8%85

$75K–$100K

11.6%77

$100K–$125K

17%113

$125K–$150K

5.7%38

$150K–$200K

13.9%92

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

813

Avg. Commutei

27.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

819

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

137(11% of civilian adults)