Mount Morris, IL

Village in Ogle County, IL, US

By Neilsberg Research

Last updated May 1, 2026

Key Indicators

A quick look at key numbers

Population

2,726

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

51.8

years ∙ half population younger than 51.8, half older

Diversity Index

19.6%

chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

7.8%

foreign-born population

92.2%Native

7.8% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Mount Morris is a village within Ogle County, Illinois, United States.

Location

Village in Ogle County, IL, US

Co-ordinates

DEC42.048345° N, 89.429328° W

DMS42° 02′ 54.04″ N, 89° 25′ 45.58″ W

Population Density & area

1,747/sq mi (674.8/km²)

Total Area

1.56 sq mi (4.04 km²)

Land Area

1.56 sq mi (4.04 km²) · 100%

Water Area

0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

44.8% male

Male 44.8%

Female 55.2%

males per 100 females

Mount Morris 81.3

Ogle County 99.7

Illinois 97.7

Nativity

7.8%

foreign-born population

92.2%Native

7.8% Foreign-born

% Foreign-born

Mount Morris 7.8%

Ogle County 4.5%

Illinois 14.7%

Age Distribution

How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

51.8

years ∙ half population younger than 51.8, half older

Mount Morris

51.8

Ogle County

42.2

Illinois

Dependency ratio

106

dependents per 100 working-age adults

Mount Morris 106

Ogle County 72.9

Illinois 63.5

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group

Median age

	Mount Morris	Ogle County	Illinois
Age Group
Children (Under 18)	18.6%	22.2%	21.8%
Working age (18-64)	48.5%	57.8%	61.2%
Senior (65+)	32.9%	20%	17%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio	106	72.9	63.5
Child dependency ratio	38.2	38.4	35.7
Old-age dependency ratio	67.8	34.5	27.8

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White

89.3%

Black

1.9%

Asian

0.3%

Hispanic

7.8%

Other

0.7%

Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

19.6%

chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Mount Morris 19.6%

Ogle County 29.6%

Illinois 60.5%

Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity

Percentage of Mount Morris population

	Mount Morris	Ogle County	Illinois
Hispanic or Latino	7.8%	11.9%	18.8%
Mexican	7.2%	10.3%	14.4%
Puerto Rican	0%	0.3%	1.6%
Cuban	0%	0.2%	0.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino	0.6%	1.1%	2.5%
Not Hispanic or Latino	92.2%	88.1%	81.2%
One race	91.6%	85.2%	77.8%
White	89.3%	83%	58.1%
Black or African American	1.9%	1.2%	13.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0%	0%	0.1%
Asian	0.3%	0.6%	5.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0%	0%	0%
Some Other Race	0.2%	0.3%	0.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial)	0.6%	2.9%	3.4%

Household & Families Composition

Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

48.7% family

Family 48.7%

Non family 51.3%

% family households

Mount Morris 48.7%

Ogle County 66.8%

Illinois 62.2%

Average household size

1.97

persons per household

Mount Morris

1.97

Ogle County

2.45

Illinois

2.46

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households

Percentage of Mount Morris population

	Mount Morris	Ogle County	Illinois
Total households	1,332	20,821	5,036,449
Average houshold size	1.97	2.45	2.46
Family households	649	13,899	3,130,978
Average family size	2.83	3	3.14
Married couple family	455	10,719	2,282,435
Other families	194	3,180	848,543
Male householder	27	1,154	248,521
Female householder	167	2,026	600,022
Non-family households	683	6,922	1,905,471
One-person households	602	5,849	1,569,881
Male householder	198	2,821	712,191
Senior (65+) living alone	71	1,213	210,051
Female householder	404	3,028	857,690
Senior (65+) living alone	313	1,941	417,870
Other living arrangements	81	1,073	335,590

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

1,399

housing units

Mount Morris 1,399

Ogle County 22,682

Illinois 5,457,452

Occupancy status

95.2% occupied

Occupied 95.2%

Vacant 4.8%

vacancy rate

Mount Morris 4.8%

Ogle County 8.2%

Illinois 7.7%

Housing Characteristics

How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

75.2%

Single family houses

75.2%

Apartments in multi-unit structures

24.9%

Mobile homes

Boat, RV, van, etc

Median Year Built

1954

Half of houses were built before 1954, and half after.

Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier

33.2%

Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969

37.5%

Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999

23.1%

Modern ∙ 2000 or later

6.1%

Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms

Physical characteristics of housing units

	Mount Morris	Ogle County	Illinois
Rooms per unit
Median rooms	5.9	6.1	5.6
1–3 rooms	17.6%	7.8%	14.6%
4–6 rooms	36.5%	49.8%	50.9%
7+ rooms	46%	42.3%	34.6%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio	5%	1%	3.1%
1 bedroom	12.6%	6.9%	11.5%
2 bedrooms	22.8%	22.6%	27.7%
3 bedrooms	42%	47.7%	35.8%
4+ bedrooms	17.6%	21.8%	21.7%
At a glance
Median year built	1954	1972	1971
Total housing units	1,399	22,682	5,457,452

Occupancy Profile

Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

70% owners

Renter-occupied 30%

Owner-occupied 70%

homeownership rate

Mount Morris 70%

Ogle County 75.4%

Illinois 67.1%

Average household size

2.09

Owner-occupied

1.68

Renter-occupied

owner-occupied average size

Mount Morris 2.09

Ogle County 2.54

Illinois 2.62

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics

Tenure, crowding, and utilities

	Mount Morris	Ogle County	Illinois
Total occupied units	1,332	20,821	5,036,449
Year moved in
2020 or later	25%	19.4%	23.3%
2010 to 2019	27%	35.7%	38.1%
2000 to 2009	23.1%	19.3%	17.3%
1999 or earlier	25%	25.6%	21.3%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer	100%	98.5%	97.5%
1.01 to 1.50	0%	1.2%	1.6%
1.51 or more	0%	0.3%	0.8%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles	17.7%	5.5%	11%
1 vehicle	44.9%	28.5%	35.7%
2 vehicles	28.1%	40.6%	35.1%
3 or more vehicles	9.3%	25.4%	18.3%
House heating fuel used
Gas	70.8%	82.5%	79.5%
Electricity	15.3%	14.6%	18.6%
Solar	0%	0.1%	0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc	3.6%	0.5%	0.1%
All other fuels	1.9%	1.5%	0.8%
No fuel used	8.4%	0.7%	0.8%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing	4.4%	0.4%	0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen	4.4%	0.5%	0.8%
No telephone service available	3.6%	0.8%	0.8%

Housing Value

What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$121,800

owner-occupied units

Median value(USD)

Mount Morris

$121,800

Ogle County

$189,200

Illinois

$263,300

Housing Cost Burden

41%

of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened

% Cost-Burdened Households

Owners with a mortgage

41%

Owners without a mortgage

22.9%

Renters

42.8%

Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs

Tenure, crowding, and utilities

	Mount Morris	Ogle County	Illinois
Property value
Median Value	$121,800	$189,200	$263,300
Under $100,000	35.5%	15.3%	13.7%
$100,000 - $200,000	51.6%	37.9%	21.5%
$200,000 - $300,000	8.6%	27.3%	22.3%
$300,000 - $500,000	4.3%	15.1%	27.7%
$500,000 - $1,000,000	0%	3.7%	12.1%
$1,000,000 and more	0%	0.7%	2.7%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage	61.5%	57.7%	60.8%
Without a mortgage	38.5%	42.3%	39.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage	$1,202	$1,533	$1,987
Without a mortgage	$535	$672	$792
Gross rent
Median rent	$512	$936	$1,274

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

21.1%

of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Morris 21.1%

Ogle County 24.3%

Illinois 37.8%

Adults without a high school diploma

17.9%

of adults (25+) without a high school diploma

Mount Morris 17.9%

Ogle County 8.9%

Illinois 9.6%

School Enrollment

Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

486

population (age 3+) enrolled in school

Nursery / Preschool

24.1%

K–12

41.6%

College / Undergraduate

22.8%

Graduate / Professional

11.5%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school

Mount Morris

Ogle County

34.8%

Illinois

41.4%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split

Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school

	Mount Morris	Ogle County	Illinois
Total enrolled (age 3+)	486	12,072	3,051,569
Nursery / preschool	24.1%	5%	6.3%
K–12	41.6%	72.7%	67.3%
Kindergarten	0%	4.9%	4.9%
Elementary: Grades 1–4	17.3%	22.1%	19.5%
Elementary: Grades 5–8	13.8%	20.9%	20.8%
High School: Grades 9–12	10.5%	24.8%	22.1%
College or graduate school	34.4%	22.3%	26.4%
College, undergraduate	22.8%	17.6%	19.8%
Graduate, professional school	11.5%	4.8%	6.6%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds	0%	34.8%	41.4%
School type
Public school	94.9%	87.3%	80.5%
Private school	5.1%	12.7%	19.5%

Education Attainment by Level & Gender

What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

2,090

population 25 years and over

Total adults (25+)

Less than 9th grade

8.2%

9th-12th, no diploma

9.7%

HS graduate

32.2%

Some college no degree

14.5%

Associates degree

14.4%

Bachelors degree

12.9%

Graduate or professional degree

8.1%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female

Adults (25+) · Share within each education level

% male · % female

Less than 9th grade

14% · 86%

9th-12th, no diploma

61.6% · 38.4%

HS graduate

45.3% · 54.7%

Some college no degree

46.2% · 53.8%

Associates degree

51% · 49%

Bachelors degree

47.4% · 52.6%

Graduate or professional degree

55.3% · 44.7%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)

Highest credential completed · adults 25+

	Mount Morris	Ogle County	Illinois
Population (25+)	2,090	36,064	8,767,004
Less than 9th grade	8.2%	3.4%	4.6%
9th–12th, no diploma	9.7%	5.5%	5%
High school diploma or GED	32.2%	33.7%	25.1%
Some college, no degree	14.5%	21.7%	19.2%
Associate's degree	14.4%	11.5%	8.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.1%	24.3%	37.8%
Bachelor's degree	12.9%	16.2%	22.6%
Graduate or professional	8.1%	8.1%	15.3%
High School or higher	82.1%	91.1%	90.5%

Earnings by education level

percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$36,004

Median earnings for adults 25+, by level

Less than HS graduate

$58,009

HS graduate

$36,875

Some college or associates

$30,152

Bachelors degree

$68,625

Graduate or professional degree

$37,279

Poverty Rate

for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher

Less than HS graduate

9.5%

HS graduate

11.2%

Some college or associates

14.7%

Bachelors degree or higher

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)

Adults 25+

	Mount Morris	Ogle County	Illinois
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings	$36,004	$51,004	$55,582
Less than high school graduate	$58,009	$45,000	$34,655
High school graduate (includes equivalency)	$36,875	$38,879	$40,965
Some college or associate's degree	$30,152	$52,626	$47,813
Bachelor's degree	$68,625	$66,284	$73,326
Graduate or professional degree	$37,279	$64,938	$91,623
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate	9.5%	18.6%	21.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency)	11.2%	8.8%	14.4%
Some college or associate's degree	14.7%	6.7%	9.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher	0%	1.9%	4.5%

Insights for Mount Morris, by topic

Income By year By race By age By gender

Population By year By race By age By gender

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