Demographics & People — Mount Sterling, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,549 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,600 |
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| Median Age | 37.8 |
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| Total Households | 3,130 |
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| Family Households | 1,966 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1209 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,047 |
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| Black or African American | 363 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 117 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| American | 2,533 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,439 |
| Other groups | 1,373 |
| English | 1,153 |
| Irish | 856 |
| German | 420 |
| Scottish | 87 |
| Danish | 78 |
| European | 65 |
| Cajun | 56 |
Language
| English Only | 7,114 |
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| Spanish | 29 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,172 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 433 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,034 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Mount Sterling, Kentucky.
