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Mount Sterling, KY


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Mount Sterling, Kentucky

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, in Montgomery county, is 29 miles E of Lexington, Kentucky. The city has a population of 5,876.

The People and Families of Mount Sterling

In Mount Sterling, about 49% of adults are married. Lots of people in Mount Sterling live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Sterling had a median family income of $34,074.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Mount Sterling residents, with $11,025. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Mount Sterling Housing

In Mount Sterling, 50% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Mount Sterling, 97% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Mount Sterling strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Mount Sterling Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Mount Sterling Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Mount Sterling Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Mount Sterling, KY

Comparing Mount Sterling to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens86
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Racial Diversity69
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Women46
Well-Paid Single Men25
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use46
Walking and Biking to Work36
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime21

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