Mount Sterling, Kentucky
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Mount Sterling is a city in Montgomery County, Kentucky, USA. As of the census 2005 est. the city population was 6,317.
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[edit] Geography
Mount Sterling is located at (38.056613, -83.944500)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.9 km² (3.4 mi²), all land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 28,574 people, 24,457 households, and 16,214 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,214.5/km² (3,014./mi²). There were 10,654 housing units at an average density of 1,245/km² (805.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.09% White, 8.73% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.75% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.68% of the population.
There were 24,457 households out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 86.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,050, and the median income for a family was $42,074. Males had a median income of $34,584 versus $38,081 for females. The per capita income for the city was $34,145. About 9.1% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.4% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Notable Residents
- Amos Davis (August 15, 1794 - June 11, 1835) was a United States Representative from Kentucky.
- Ernie Fletcher (November 12, 1952 - n/a) is the current governor of Kentucky.
[edit] October Court Day
Every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to Mount Sterling for Court Day. The event is held on the third Monday of October, with festivities beginning on the prior Saturday.
[edit] Lady Indians
The Montgomery County High School Lady Indians are 11th Region champs 3 years in a row.
