Mount Pleasant is home to 11,303 people in Washington. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $1,195,064. 36% of homes are owner-occupied. Density works out to 31,224 people per square mile. The foreign-born share is 26%. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Mount Pleasant; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
11,303
Population density
31,224 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.36 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$121,161
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$86,816
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,195,064
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,768
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.8%
64.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.26 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(5,337)
Black14.9%(1,680)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(2,841)
Asian5.6%(631)
Other7.2%(814)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(5,337)
Black14.9%(1,680)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(2,841)
Asian5.6%(631)
Other7.2%(814)
Diversity Score
85
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Mount Pleasant, Washington, District of Columbia?
Mount Pleasant, Washington, District of Columbia has about 11,303 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Mount Pleasant, Washington, District of Columbia?
The typical household in Mount Pleasant, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $121,161 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Mount Pleasant, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?
In Mount Pleasant, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $1,195,064, and the typical rent is about $1,768 a month.
How educated are people in Mount Pleasant, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 71.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Pleasant, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Mount Pleasant, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 7.3% of people in Mount Pleasant, Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.
