Mount Pleasant, IA

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    2024 Population
    8,951
    US Senator
    Chuck Grassley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Joni Ernst
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.5
    4.46% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15.7%
    7.95% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $61,042
    3.08% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $160,900
    10.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    4,146
    0.599% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Mount Pleasant, IA 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.

    97.8% of the residents in Mount Pleasant, IA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Mount Pleasant, IA are American Hair Academy (7 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Mount Pleasant, IA was $160,900, and the homeownership rate was 63.7%.

    Most people in Mount Pleasant, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14 minutes. The average car ownership in Mount Pleasant, IA was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesIowaHenry County, IADes Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA

    Population & Diversity

    Mount Pleasant, IA is home to a population of 8.95k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.1% of Mount Pleasant, IA residents were born outside of the country (367 people).

    In 2024, there were 16.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.06k people) in Mount Pleasant, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 424 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 300 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    97%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.8% of Mount Pleasant, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Mount Pleasant, IA was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mount Pleasant, IA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      7.06k ± 205
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      424 ± 86
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      300 ± 124
    9.51%
    Hispanic Population
    851 people

    In 2024, there were 16.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.06k people) in Mount Pleasant, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 424 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 300 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    9.51% of the people in Mount Pleasant, IA are hispanic (851 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Mount Pleasant, IA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Iowa.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      44,333 ± 5,134 people
    2. India
      11,889 ± 2,672 people
    3. Guatemala
      8,189 ± 2,219 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 44,333 Iowa residents, followed by India with 11,889 and Guatemala with 8,189.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    367 people
    4.48%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    407 people

    As of 2024, 4.1% of Mount Pleasant, IA residents (367 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, IA was 4.48%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      104 ± 79
    2. Vietnam
      95 ± 57
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      91 ± 76

    Mount Pleasant, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.7% of the population of Mount Pleasant, IA has health coverage, with 49.6% on employee plans, 18.3% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.24% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1,385 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1411 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 466 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 26% between 18 and 34 years, 33.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    4.29%
    Uninsured
    49.6%
    Employer Coverage
    18.3%
    Medicaid
    13.5%
    Medicare
    13.1%
    Non-Group
    1.24%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mount Pleasant, IA declined by 14% from 4.99% to 4.29%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mount Pleasant, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Mount Pleasant, IA employs 4.15k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Mount Pleasant, IA were Manufacturing (959 people), Educational Services (629 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (593 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($82,205), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($81,545), and Educational Services ($51,023).

    Employment

    Occupations

    4.15k
    2024 Value
    ± 451
    −0.599%
    1 Year decline
    ± 15.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mount Pleasant, IA declined at a rate of −0.599%, from 4.17k employees to 4.15k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mount Pleasant, IA, are Production Occupations (674 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (428 people), and Management Occupations (287 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mount Pleasant, IA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    4.15k
    2024 Value
    ± 451
    −0.599%
    1 Year decline
    ± 15.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mount Pleasant, IA declined at a rate of −0.599%, from 4.17k employees to 4.15k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mount Pleasant, IA, are Manufacturing (959 people), Educational Services (629 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (593 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mount Pleasant, IA, though some of these residents may live in Mount Pleasant, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $48,919
    Median earning men ± $2,975
    $30,961
    Median earning women ± $3,990

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($82,351), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($76,818), and Public Administration ($51,696).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,646), Public Administration ($46,895), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($43,854).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% 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 10.9%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

    Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Iowa

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    Chuck Grassley
    Senator from Iowa3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1981
    Joni Ernst
    Senator from Iowa2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Mount Pleasant, IA awarded 7 degrees. The student population of Mount Pleasant, IA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5 male students and 20 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Mount Pleasant, IA are White (4 and 57.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2 and 28.6%), and Black or African American (1 and 14.3%).

    The largest universities in Mount Pleasant, IA by number of degrees awarded are American Hair Academy (7 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Mount Pleasant, IA are General Cosmetology (7 and 100%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $33,550.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2022 in Mount Pleasant, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 8.03%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 25 (20% men and 80% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 25 students enrolled in Mount Pleasant, IA, 20% men and 80% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 20 records, of which 90% were women and 10% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    General Cosmetology
    Most Common
    7 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Mount Pleasant, IA was General Cosmetology with 7 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Mount Pleasant, IA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    American Hair Academy
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    7 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was American Hair Academy with 7 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mount Pleasant, IA, which is 0 times less than the 7 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4 degrees mean that there were 2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Mount Pleasant, IA was $160,900 in 2024, which is 0.484 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $145,600 to $160,900, a 10.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Mount Pleasant, IA is 63.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Mount Pleasant, IA have an average commute time of 14 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mount Pleasant, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $160,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,898
    $2,112
    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, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mount Pleasant, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    63.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 63.7% of the housing units in Mount Pleasant, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.1%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mount Pleasant, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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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.
    $61,042
    Median Household Income
    ± $8,576
    3.32k
    Number of Households
    ± 380

    In 2024, the median household income of the 3.32k households in Mount Pleasant, IA grew to $61,042 from the previous year's value of $59,216.

    The following chart displays the households in Mount Pleasant, IA 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 $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Mount Pleasant, IA is from Iowa.
    0.435
    2024 Wage GINI in Iowa
    0.441
    2023 Wage GINI in Iowa

    In 2024, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.435 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.29% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80.6%)
    2. Carpooled (9.84%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.98%)

    In 2024, 80.6% of workers in Mount Pleasant, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.84%) and those who worked at home (6.98%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    14 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Mount Pleasant, IA have a shorter commute time (14 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.472% of the workforce in Mount Pleasant, IA 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, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mount Pleasant, IA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    15.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mount Pleasant, IA (1.17k out of 7.45k 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 45 - 54, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

    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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