Mount Pleasant is a city located in Isabella County Michigan. Mount Pleasant has a 2024 population of 20,569. It is also the county seat of Isabella County. Mount Pleasant is currently declining at a rate of -1.39% annually and its population has decreased by -5.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,729 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Pleasant is $60,170 with a poverty rate of 35.76%. The median age in Mount Pleasant is 23.3 years: 24.3 years for males, and 22.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Pleasant was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,487 | 81.64% |
| Two or more races | 1,370 | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,111 | 5.19% |
| Asian | 609 | 2.84% |
| Other race | 454 | 2.12% |
| Native American | 389 | 1.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,873 | 2.08 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
| Non Family | 4,922 | 1.53 | 23.7 | 76.3 |
| Married | 1,935 | 2.85 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Female | 714 | 3.37 | 25.5 | 74.5 |
| Male | 302 | 3.15 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
35.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 406 | 4.22% |
| Associates Degree | 735 | 7.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,064 | 21.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,255 | 23.42% |
| High School Graduate | 1,928 | 20.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 264 | 2.74% |
| Some College | 1,975 | 20.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,678 | 7,271 | 3,411 |
| 2+ Races | 654 | 598 | 284 |
| Hispanic | 528 | 414 | 269 |
| Black | 322 | 305 | 197 |
| Asian | 313 | 292 | 209 |
| Native American | 293 | 206 | 33 |
| Other Race | 196 | 118 | 79 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.72%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,277 | $53,333 | $37,464 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,250 | $78,188 | $61,026 |
| High School Graduate | $21,393 | $27,589 | $16,578 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,056 | $26,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,057 | $42,307 | $35,359 |
| Some College | $27,689 | $29,432 | $26,007 |
$40,057
Average Earnings
$42,307
Average Male
$35,359
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.91% of Mount Pleasant residents speak only English, while 7.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,233 | 5,148 | 38.9% |
| Multiple | 1,125 | 321 | 28.53% |
| Hispanic | 1,094 | 262 | 23.95% |
| Black | 599 | 113 | 18.86% |
| Native | 338 | 91 | 26.92% |
| Other | 407 | 80 | 19.66% |
| Asian | 373 | 39 | 10.46% |
35.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.4%
Male Poverty Rate
40.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Pleasant is White, with 38.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Pleasant is Asian, with 10.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.66% |
| High School | 40.15% |
| Some College | 26.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 51.98% |
| Female Employed | 33.09% |
| Male Employed | 19.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,123 | $94,143 |
| Households | $39,924 | $60,170 |
| Married Families | $92,396 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,079 | $38,429 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.2%
Male Marriage Rate
20.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
643
Number of Veterans
597
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 211 |
| Vietnam | 160 |
| First Gulf War | 146 |
| Korea | 43 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 224 |
| 55 to 64 | 119 |
| 75+ | 113 |
| 65 to 74 | 104 |
| 18 to 34 | 83 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 595 | 3.81% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 1.69% |
| Native American | 13 | 3.39% |
| Other Race | 3 | 1.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.27%
Born in Mount Pleasant
94.22%
Native Born
5.78%
Foreign Born
4.01%
Non Citizen
1.77%
Naturalized
94.22% of Mount Pleasant residents were born in the United States, with 73.27% having been born in Michigan. 4.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,119 | -290 | -1.49% |
| 2028 | 19,409 | -290 | -1.47% |
| 2027 | 19,699 | -290 | -1.45% |
| 2026 | 19,989 | -290 | -1.43% |
| 2025 | 20,279 | -290 | -1.41% |
| 2024 | 20,569 | -290 | -1.39% |
| 2023 | 20,859 | -214 | -1.02% |
| 2022 | 21,073 | -240 | -1.13% |
| 2021 | 21,313 | -416 | -1.91% |
| 2020 | 21,729 | -2,996 | -12.12% |
| 2019 | 24,725 | -659 | -2.6% |
| 2018 | 25,384 | -497 | -1.92% |
| 2017 | 25,881 | -313 | -1.19% |
| 2016 | 26,194 | 292 | 1.13% |
| 2015 | 25,902 | 744 | 2.96% |
| 2014 | 25,158 | -589 | -2.29% |
| 2013 | 25,747 | -428 | -1.64% |
| 2012 | 26,175 | 57 | 0.22% |
| 2011 | 26,118 | 93 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 26,025 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 25,946 | 2,661 | 11.43% |
| 1990 | 23,285 | -461 | -1.94% |
| 1980 | 23,746 | 3,222 | 15.7% |
| 1970 | 20,524 | 5,649 | 37.98% |
| 1960 | 14,875 | 3,482 | 30.56% |
| 1950 | 11,393 | 2,980 | 35.42% |
| 1940 | 8,413 | 3,202 | 61.45% |
| 1930 | 5,211 | 392 | 8.13% |
| 1920 | 4,819 | 847 | 21.32% |
| 1910 | 3,972 | 310 | 8.47% |
| 1900 | 3,662 | 961 | 35.58% |
| 1890 | 2,701 | -16,418 | -85.87% |