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Mount Pleasant

South Carolina · 90,801 residents · 49.65 sq mi
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Mount Pleasant is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,772. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $472,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 91% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
90,801
+91%since 2000
from 47,609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,829 / sq mi
+91%since 2000
from 959 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+16%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K43K62K81K100K1990201020202024Mount Pleasant
202494K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,772
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,054 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,409
+89%since 2000
from $30,823 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$472,900
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,702
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $838 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+53%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(42,515)
Black7.2%(3,445)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(635)
Asian1.2%(552)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.6%(10,782)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(79,476)
Black3.3%(2,984)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(3,235)
Asian2.2%(2,012)
Other2.2%(1,953)
Diversity Score26.4%(23,935)
Diversity Score
26
+16%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+77%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.9%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina has about 90,801 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?

The typical household in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina earns about $104,772 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Pleasant, South Carolina expensive?

In Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $472,900, and the typical rent is about $1,702 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?

About 64.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?

About 5.1% of people in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Pleasant, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60,693 residents, a change of about 202 percent over that period.

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

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