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Mount Olive, IL
City in Macoupin County, Illinois.
Population
1,872
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,623
ZIP codes
0
Mount Olive and its ZIP codes
Mount Olive at a glance
- Mount Olive is about 7.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,625, 33% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,100 (64% below Illinois) and median rent is $734 a month.
Local data for Mount Olive, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mount Olive, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,625
Poverty rate
17.8%
Median home value
$94,100
Median rent
$734/mo
Homeownership
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
50.4
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (652), Irish Americans (182), Italian Americans (85).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macoupin County. PPP loans are for Mount Olive.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,139
9,921 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,247
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$335M
FY 2026, $7,439 per person
How people get to work
Mount Olive, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.6%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mount Olive, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
575
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 21°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mount Olive, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Mount Olive
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White CityVillage | 1.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Lake Ka-HoVillage | 1.9 mi | 0.3 |
| SawyervilleVillage | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| EagarvilleVillage | 3.9 mi | 0.9 |
| BenldCity | 4 mi | 1.1 |
| Mount ClareVillage | 5.4 mi | 1.5 |
| StauntonCity | 5.5 mi | 4 |
| GillespieCity | 6 mi | 1.5 |
| WalshvilleVillage | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| East GillespieVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.3 |
| WilliamsonVillage | 6.6 mi | 1.2 |
| WilsonvilleVillage | 6.8 mi | 1 |
| LivingstonVillage | 7.4 mi | 1 |
| New DouglasVillage | 8 mi | 1 |
| DorchesterVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.7 |
| SorentoVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mount Olive, IL in?
- Mount Olive is in Macoupin County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Mount Olive, IL?
- About 1,872 people live in Mount Olive, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mount Olive?
- Nearby places include White City (1.9 mi), Lake Ka-Ho (1.9 mi), Sawyerville (3.9 mi), Eagarville (3.9 mi), Benld (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023