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Mount Pleasant

Mississippi · 391 residents · 2.395 sq mi
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Mount Pleasant has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,267. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

391
+5%since 2023
from 372 in 2023
2020 – 2024
163 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 155 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
34.9
−2%since 2023
from 35.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
26534943251559920202024Mount Pleasant
2024391
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,267
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $46,838 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
$16,634
−8%since 2023
from $18,036 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
13.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.190
+50%since 2023
from 0.126 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade38.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

91.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.0% in 2023
8.2% rent
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
63.4%
+41.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(372)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(391)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2023
from 64.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
45.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
42.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

29.9%
−17.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
70.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
16.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
26.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
88.8%
+49.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Pleasant, Mississippi?

Mount Pleasant, Mississippi has about 391 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Pleasant, Mississippi?

The typical household in Mount Pleasant, Mississippi earns about $60,267 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Mount Pleasant, Mississippi?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Pleasant, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Pleasant, Mississippi?

About 13.8% of people in Mount Pleasant, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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