Mount Pleasant township is located in Bates County Missouri. Mount Pleasant township has a 2024 population of 5,052. Mount Pleasant township is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 1.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,990 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Pleasant township is $57,421 with a poverty rate of 31.09%. The median age in Mount Pleasant township is 39.6 years: 37.5 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Pleasant township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,538 | 90.74% |
| Black or African American | 198 | 3.96% |
| Two or more races | 195 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.22% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,862 | 2.55 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Married | 881 | 3 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Non Family | 617 | 1.17 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Female | 212 | 4.06 | 33 | 67 |
| Male | 152 | 3.38 | 73 | 27 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
56.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 294 | 8.26% |
| Associates Degree | 272 | 7.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 327 | 9.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 204 | 5.73% |
| High School Graduate | 1,791 | 50.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98 | 2.75% |
| Some College | 575 | 16.15% |
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 | 3,206 | 2,860 | 498 |
| Black | 167 | 156 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 135 | 100 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 97 | 66 | 15 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 5 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 45.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,750 | $50,563 | $43,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,964 | $0 | $41,786 |
| High School Graduate | $31,580 | $31,337 | $33,594 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,875 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,439 | $40,585 | $28,634 |
| Some College | $29,028 | $46,615 | $20,269 |
$32,439
Average Earnings
$40,585
Average Male
$28,634
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.2% of Mount Pleasant township residents speak only English, while 2.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,223 | 1,346 | 31.87% |
| Multiple | 163 | 59 | 36.2% |
| Hispanic | 127 | 51 | 40.16% |
| Black | 144 | 35 | 24.31% |
| Asian | 49 | 6 | 12.24% |
31.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.67%
Male Poverty Rate
34.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Pleasant township is Hispanic, with 40.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Pleasant township is Asian, with 12.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.01% |
| High School | 29.64% |
| Some College | 22.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 69.77% |
| Female Unemployed | 59.88% |
| Female Employed | 20.57% |
| Male Employed | 17.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,603 | $69,982 |
| Households | $39,113 | $57,421 |
| Married Families | $63,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,319 | $25,775 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
335
Number of Veterans
297
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 117 |
| First Gulf War | 65 |
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 120 |
| 65 to 74 | 86 |
| 75+ | 70 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 326 | 9.6% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 4.44% |
| Black | 3 | 1.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.9%
Labor Force Participation
42.3%
Employment Rate
11.6%
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
65.93%
Born in Mount Pleasant township
97.64%
Native Born
2.36%
Foreign Born
0.72%
Non Citizen
1.64%
Naturalized
97.64% of Mount Pleasant township residents were born in the United States, with 65.93% having been born in Missouri. 0.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,137 | 17 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 5,120 | 17 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 5,103 | 17 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 5,086 | 17 | 0.34% |
| 2025 | 5,069 | 17 | 0.34% |
| 2024 | 5,052 | 17 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 5,035 | 17 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 5,018 | 17 | 0.34% |
| 2021 | 5,001 | 11 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 4,990 | 163 | 3.38% |
| 2019 | 4,827 | -34 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 4,861 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 4,859 | -17 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 4,876 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 4,881 | -49 | -0.99% |
| 2014 | 4,930 | 20 | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 4,910 | -57 | -1.15% |
| 2012 | 4,967 | -106 | -2.09% |
| 2011 | 5,073 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 5,071 | 0 | 0% |