Mount Pleasant, MI

Census Place

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2024 Population
21,236
US Senator
Gary Peters
Democratic Party
US Senator
Elissa Slotkin
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
23.9
2.58% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
31.4%
12.2% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$44,706
12% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$173,100
2.61% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
10,942
1.92% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Mount Pleasant, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.9% of the residents in Mount Pleasant, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mount Pleasant, MI are Central Michigan University (4,468 degrees awarded in 2023) and M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant (24 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Mount Pleasant, MI was $173,100, and the homeownership rate was 35.7%.

Most people in Mount Pleasant, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15 minutes. The average car ownership in Mount Pleasant, MI was 2 cars per household.

United StatesMichiganIsabella County, MIMount Pleasant, MIIsabella, Gratiot & Clare Counties PUMA, MI

Population & Diversity

Mount Pleasant, MI is home to a population of 21.2k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.59% of Mount Pleasant, MI residents were born outside of the country (1.19k people).

In 2024, there were 15.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.6k people) in Mount Pleasant, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.08k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 931 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.9%
2024 Citizenship
96%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.9% of Mount Pleasant, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Mount Pleasant, MI was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mount Pleasant, MI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    16.6k ± 325
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.08k ± 200
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    931 ± 192
6.31%
Hispanic Population
1.34k people

In 2024, there were 15.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.6k people) in Mount Pleasant, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.08k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 931 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.31% of the people in Mount Pleasant, MI are hispanic (1.34k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    80,580 ± 6,941 people
  2. India
    77,204 ± 6,795 people
  3. Iraq
    54,457 ± 5,714 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 80,580 Michigan residents, followed by India with 77,204 and Iraq with 54,457.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.59%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
1.19k people
5.78%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.24k people

As of 2024, 5.59% of Mount Pleasant, MI residents (1.19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mount Pleasant, MI was 5.78%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    265 ± 125
  2. Vietnam
    194 ± 79
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    112 ± 75

Mount Pleasant, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Mount Pleasant, MI employs 10.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Mount Pleasant, MI were Educational Services (2,665 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,664 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,217 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,021), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($68,021), and Public Administration ($57,500).

Employment

Occupations

10.9k
2024 Value
± 712
1.92%
1 Year growth
± 9.03%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mount Pleasant, MI grew at a rate of 1.92%, from 10.7k employees to 10.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mount Pleasant, MI, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,419 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,346 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,018 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mount Pleasant, MI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.9k
2024 Value
± 712
1.92%
1 Year growth
± 9.03%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mount Pleasant, MI grew at a rate of 1.92%, from 10.7k employees to 10.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mount Pleasant, MI, are Educational Services (2,665 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,664 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,217 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mount Pleasant, MI, though some of these residents may live in Mount Pleasant, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$29,250
Median earning men ± $3,707
$13,062
Median earning women ± $2,874

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($88,167), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($69,583), and Wholesale Trade ($58,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($35,417), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($27,895), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($25,417).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.16%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Mount Pleasant, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.3%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Jill Stein (0.788%)
    Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters
Senator from Michigan2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elissa Slotkin
Senator from Michigan1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Mount Pleasant, MI awarded 4,492 degrees. The student population of Mount Pleasant, MI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 5,704 male students and 8,730 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mount Pleasant, MI are White (3,209 and 77.5%), Black or African American (387 and 9.35%), Hispanic or Latino (201 and 4.86%), and Two or More Races (150 and 3.62%).

The largest universities in Mount Pleasant, MI by number of degrees awarded are Central Michigan University (4,468 and 99.5%) and M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant (24 and 0.534%).

The most popular majors in Mount Pleasant, MI are General Business Administration & Management (269 and 5.99%), Information Technology (238 and 5.3%), and General Psychology (215 and 4.79%).

The median tuition cost in Mount Pleasant, MI for a public four year colleges is $13,862 for in-state students and $13,862 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Mount Pleasant, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 14,434 (39.5% men and 60.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 14,434 students enrolled in Mount Pleasant, MI, 39.5% men and 60.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,729 records, of which 63.3% were women and 36.7% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Kinesiology & Exercise Science
    122 degrees awarded
  2. Community Organization & Advocacy
    107 degrees awarded
  3. General Psychology
    215 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mount Pleasant, MI was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 122 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Central Michigan University
    4,468 degrees awarded
  2. M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant
    24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Michigan University with 4,468 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,739 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mount Pleasant, MI, which is 0.632 times less than the 2,753 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,209 degrees mean that there were 8.29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 387 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($13,862) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($450) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Mount Pleasant, MI was $173,100 in 2024, which is 0.52 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $168,700 to $173,100, a 2.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Mount Pleasant, MI is 35.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Mount Pleasant, MI have an average commute time of 15 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mount Pleasant, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$173,100
Median Property Value 2024
±$9,445
$2,812
Median Property Taxes
±$273

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mount Pleasant, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

35.7%
Homeownership
2024
65.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 35.7% of the housing units in Mount Pleasant, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 35.1%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$44,706
Median Household Income
± $3,398
7.87k
Number of Households
± 572

In 2024, the median household income of the 7.87k households in Mount Pleasant, MI grew to $44,706 from the previous year's value of $39,924.

The following chart displays the households in Mount Pleasant, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mount Pleasant, MI is from Michigan.
0.462
2023 Wage GINI in Michigan
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2023, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.92% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (61.1%)
  2. Walked (16.6%)
  3. Worked At Home (10%)

In 2024, 61.1% of workers in Mount Pleasant, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (16.6%) and those who worked at home (10%).

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Commute Time

15 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mount Pleasant, MI have a shorter commute time (15 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.18% of the workforce in Mount Pleasant, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mount Pleasant, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mount Pleasant, MI have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

31.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mount Pleasant, MI (5.14k out of 16.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mount Pleasant, MI is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

91.9% of the population of Mount Pleasant, MI has health coverage, with 49.7% on employee plans, 16.3% on Medicaid, 6.49% on Medicare, 17.9% on non-group plans, and 1.5% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Michigan see 1,276 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1246 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.7% under 18 years, 51% between 18 and 34 years, 22.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.72% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.08%
Uninsured
49.7%
Employer Coverage
16.3%
Medicaid
6.49%
Medicare
17.9%
Non-Group
1.5%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mount Pleasant, MI grew by 3.68% from 7.79% to 8.08%.

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