Mount Pulaski, Illinois

Mount Pulaski
City
Businesses on Cooke Street downtown
Businesses on Cooke Street downtown
Nickname: 
Vinegar Hill
Location of Mount Pulaski in Logan County, Illinois.
Location of Mount Pulaski in Logan County, Illinois.
Coordinates: 40°00′36″N 89°17′02″W / 40.01000°N 89.28389°W / 40.01000; -89.28389[1]
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyLogan
Founded1836
Area
[2]
 • Total
1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2)
 • Land1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
679 ft (207 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,537
 • Density1,355.4/sq mi (523.32/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
62548-1245
Area code217
FIPS code17-51128
GNIS feature ID2395124[1]
Websitecityofmtpulaski.com

Mount Pulaski is a city in Logan County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Mount Pulaski had a population of 1,537.[3] It is the home of the Mount Pulaski Courthouse State Historic Site. The city is named in honor of Polish Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski. Mount Pulaski has one high school: Mount Pulaski High School, home of the Hilltoppers. The school colors are purple and gold. Mount Pulaski held the county seat of Logan County from 1848 to 1855.

Geography

Mount Pulaski is located near the geographic center of the state.

Mount Pulaski sits atop a glacial ridge dating to the Illinoian Stage.[4]

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Mount Pulaski has a total area of 1.13 square miles (2.93 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850360—
186051141.9%
187065327.8%
18801,12572.3%
18901,35720.6%
19001,64321.1%
19101,511−8.0%
19201,510−0.1%
19301,445−4.3%
19401,378−4.6%
19501,52610.7%
19601,68910.7%
19701,677−0.7%
19801,7836.3%
19901,610−9.7%
20001,7015.7%
20101,566−7.9%
20201,537−1.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the 2020 census[7] there were 1,537 people, 675 households, and 446 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,355.38 inhabitants per square mile (523.32/km2). There were 727 housing units at an average density of 641.09 per square mile (247.53/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.59% White, 0.07% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 2.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.

There were 675 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.00% were married couples living together, 13.48% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.93% were non-families. 29.04% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.11% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 2.39.

The city's age distribution consisted of 28.4% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 70.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $60,674, and the median income for a family was $71,667. Males had a median income of $47,614 versus $36,202 for females. The per capita income for the city was $28,400. About 1.1% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.4% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.

There were 727 housing units, of which 10.5% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.3% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.1%.[8]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[9]
RaceNumberPercent
White1,50097.6%
Black or African American10.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native10.1%
Asian00.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander00.0%
Some other race10.1%
Two or more races342.2%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)151.0%

Education

It is in the Mount Pulaski Community Unit School District 23.[10]

Notable people

References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mount Pulaski, Illinois
  2. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  3. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Geologic Road Map of Illinois: Surface Deposits and Landscapes" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 25, 2020.
  5. ↑ US Census Bureau. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  8. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  9. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  10. ↑ Geography Division (December 22, 2020). 2020 Census - School District Reference Map - Macon County, IL (PDF) (Map). Suitland, Maryland: U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 1, 2026. - Text list
  11. ↑ "Five Star Family -- One of Them, Gold". Times-News, Mt.Pulaski, IL. July 13, 1961. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  12. ↑ Miller, Jean Ann (September 13, 2014). "Disney connection to Mt. Pulaski". The Courier. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
  13. ↑ "Bob Trumpy, Star Receiver Turned NBC Football Analyst, Dies at 70". November 4, 2025. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
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