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Mount Pleasant

Wisconsin · 26,197 residents · 33.884 sq mi
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Mount Pleasant is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,505. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $193,900. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,197
Unchangedsince 2009
from 26,098 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
773 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 770 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+2%since 2009
from 44.9 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,505
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $58,791 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,151
Unchangedsince 2009
from $31,043 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $194,000 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $717 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(23,074)
Black4%(1,050)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,436)
Asian0.9%(239)
Other1.1%(299)
Diversity Score26.7%(6,963)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(21,302)
Black6.5%(1,701)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(2,181)
Asian2.1%(559)
Other1.6%(408)
Diversity Score40.6%(10,628)
Diversity Score
41
+52%since 2009
from 27 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.1%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin?

Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin has about 26,197 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin earns about $58,505 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin expensive?

In Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $193,900, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin?

About 5.7% of people in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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