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Mount Pleasant

District of Columbia · Washington · 11,303 residents · 0.362 sq mi
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The short version

Mount Pleasant is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,161. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,195,064. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.9
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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)
Diversity Score85.4%(9,657)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(5,337)
Black14.9%(1,680)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(2,841)
Asian5.6%(631)
Other7.2%(814)
Diversity Score85.4%(9,657)
Diversity Score
85
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
19.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
42.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
7.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
38.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
86.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Foreign born
25.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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