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Mount Pleasant

Mississippi · 293 residents · 2.395 sq mi
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Population has fallen 49% since 2021, a loss of 278 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

293
−49%vs 2021
vs 571 in 2021
2020 – 2024
122 / sq mi
−49%vs 2021
vs 238 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
53.8
+4%vs 2021
vs 51.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
26534943251559920202024Mount Pleasant
2024391
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,042
+19%vs 2021
vs $20,230 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance37.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing27.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services23.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$67,800
US average: $265,253
93.6%
−6.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
6.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(500)
Black12.4%(71)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.2%(155)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(250)
Black10.6%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.3%(86)
29
+8%vs 2021
vs 27 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−9.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
−7.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

88.1%
−6.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.2% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
8.4%
+8.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
50.9%
−6.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
−15.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.6% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

70.1%
+15.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.8% in 2021
29.9%
−15.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.2% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
25.6%
+13.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Mount Pleasant, Mississippi?

Mount Pleasant, Mississippi has about 293 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Mount Pleasant, Mississippi expensive?

In Mount Pleasant, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $67,800.

How educated are people in Mount Pleasant, Mississippi?

About 0.0% 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 0.0% 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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