Mount Pleasant is a village located in Milwaukee County Wisconsin. Mount Pleasant has a 2024 population of 27,731. Mount Pleasant is currently growing at a rate of 0.01% annually and its population has increased by 0.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,714 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Pleasant is $104,392 with a poverty rate of 7.1%. The median age in Mount Pleasant is 46.7 years: 43 years for males, and 48.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Pleasant was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,750 | 78.69% |
| Black or African American | 2,348 | 8.49% |
| Two or more races | 1,967 | 7.12% |
| Other race | 746 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 723 | 2.62% |
| Native American | 97 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.03% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,709 | 2.33 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Married | 5,824 | 2.98 | 91 | 9 |
| Non Family | 4,361 | 1.23 | 70 | 30 |
| Female | 1,118 | 3 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Male | 406 | 3.01 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
78.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 783 | 3.89% |
| Associates Degree | 1,944 | 9.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,803 | 23.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,254 | 11.21% |
| High School Graduate | 4,997 | 24.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 576 | 2.86% |
| Some College | 4,752 | 23.63% |
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 | 15,841 | 15,187 | 5,663 |
| Hispanic | 2,019 | 1,533 | 411 |
| Black | 1,382 | 1,184 | 475 |
| 2+ Races | 966 | 771 | 283 |
| Other Race | 556 | 487 | 178 |
| Asian | 453 | 453 | 253 |
| Native American | 72 | 61 | 9 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,955 | $81,071 | $56,748 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,104 | $105,577 | $71,648 |
| High School Graduate | $40,025 | $44,750 | $33,403 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,635 | $48,806 | $24,097 |
| Overall | $55,045 | $65,466 | $45,558 |
| Some College | $47,470 | $68,935 | $38,769 |
$55,045
Average Earnings
$65,466
Average Male
$45,558
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.46% of Mount Pleasant residents speak only English, while 12.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,768 | 984 | 4.98% |
| Black | 2,295 | 489 | 21.31% |
| Hispanic | 3,392 | 380 | 11.2% |
| Multiple | 1,967 | 281 | 14.29% |
| Other | 746 | 68 | 9.12% |
| Asian | 723 | 26 | 3.6% |
7.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.57%
Male Poverty Rate
8.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Pleasant is Black, with 21.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Pleasant is Asian, with 3.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.35% |
| High School | 11.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.99% |
| Some College | 2.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 21.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.62% |
| Female Employed | 3.95% |
| Male Employed | 2.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,328 | $126,034 |
| Households | $83,827 | $104,392 |
| Married Families | $115,898 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,540 | $62,726 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
52.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,722
Number of Veterans
1,604
Male Veterans
118
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 738 |
| Second Gulf War | 174 |
| First Gulf War | 174 |
| Korea | 161 |
| World War II | 133 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 786 |
| 65 to 74 | 467 |
| 55 to 64 | 223 |
| 35 to 54 | 202 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,548 | 8.53% |
| Black | 87 | 5.87% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 2.02% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 2.76% |
| Other Race | 26 | 3.81% |
| Asian | 25 | 4.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
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
67.1%
Born in Mount Pleasant
90.78%
Native Born
9.22%
Foreign Born
4.33%
Non Citizen
4.88%
Naturalized
90.78% of Mount Pleasant residents were born in the United States, with 67.1% having been born in Wisconsin. 4.33% 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 | 27,752 | 4 | 0.01% |
| 2028 | 27,748 | 4 | 0.01% |
| 2027 | 27,744 | 5 | 0.02% |
| 2026 | 27,739 | 4 | 0.01% |
| 2025 | 27,735 | 4 | 0.01% |
| 2024 | 27,731 | 4 | 0.01% |
| 2023 | 27,727 | 114 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 27,613 | -52 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 27,665 | -49 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 27,714 | 651 | 2.41% |
| 2019 | 27,063 | -30 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 27,093 | 121 | 0.45% |
| 2017 | 26,972 | 157 | 0.59% |
| 2016 | 26,815 | 101 | 0.38% |
| 2015 | 26,714 | -21 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 26,735 | 81 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 26,654 | 20 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 26,634 | -13 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 26,647 | -49 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 26,696 | 0 | 0% |