Mount Pleasant, MI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    64,565
    US Senator
    Gary Peters
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Elissa Slotkin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    30.1
    1.01% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    21.9%
    5.44% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $55,237
    2.75% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $170,400
    3.21% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    31,758
    0.417% 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.

    97.7% of the residents in Mount Pleasant, MI are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Mount Pleasant, MI are Central Michigan University (4,372 degrees awarded in 2024), M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant (37 degrees), and Protege Academy (24 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Mount Pleasant, MI was $170,400, and the homeownership rate was 61.8%.

    Most people in Mount Pleasant, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Mount Pleasant, MI was 2 cars per household.

    Mount Pleasant, MI borders Alma, MI, Big Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI, and Midland, MI.

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    Population & Diversity

    Mount Pleasant, MI is home to a population of 64.6k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.28% of Mount Pleasant, MI residents were born outside of the country (2.12k people).

    In 2024, there were 21.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.6k people) in Mount Pleasant, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.52k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.63k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.7% 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 98.1%, 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)
      53.6k ± 292
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      2.52k ± 289
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      1.63k ± 182
    5.08%
    Hispanic Population
    3.28k people

    In 2024, there were 21.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.6k people) in Mount Pleasant, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.52k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.63k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.08% of the people in Mount Pleasant, MI are hispanic (3.28k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Michigan.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      83,098 ± 7,048 people
    2. India
      80,532 ± 6,939 people
    3. Iraq
      55,181 ± 5,751 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 83,098 Michigan residents, followed by India with 80,532 and Iraq with 55,181.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.28%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2.12k people
    2.99%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.93k people

    As of 2024, 3.28% of Mount Pleasant, MI residents (2.12k 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 2.99%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,029 ± 180
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      712 ± 220
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      415 ± 101

    Mount Pleasant, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    92.2% of the population of Mount Pleasant, MI has health coverage, with 47.6% on employee plans, 17.4% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 1.15% 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, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,276 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Michigan

    Primary care physicians in Michigan see an average of 1,276 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,276 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 34.6% between 18 and 34 years, 30.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    7.75%
    Uninsured
    47.6%
    Employer Coverage
    17.4%
    Medicaid
    11%
    Medicare
    15.1%
    Non-Group
    1.15%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mount Pleasant, MI grew by 2.49% from 7.56% to 7.75%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mount Pleasant, MI 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, MI employs 31.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Mount Pleasant, MI were Educational Services (5,156 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,230 people), and Retail Trade (3,835 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($81,964), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($74,000), and Wholesale Trade ($63,182).

    Employment

    Occupations

    31.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,179
    0.417%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mount Pleasant, MI grew at a rate of 0.417%, from 31.6k employees to 31.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mount Pleasant, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,264 people), Management Occupations (3,137 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (2,986 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

    31.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,179
    0.417%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mount Pleasant, MI grew at a rate of 0.417%, from 31.6k employees to 31.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mount Pleasant, MI, are Educational Services (5,156 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,230 people), and Retail Trade (3,835 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

    $41,031
    Median earning men ± $2,699
    $24,825
    Median earning women ± $1,978

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($74,922), Wholesale Trade ($68,929), and Information ($64,500).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($48,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,741), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($35,523).

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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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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 94
      Construction
    2. 93
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. 91
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $240k
      Construction
    2. $192k
      Manufacturing
    3. $136k
      Accommodation and Food Services

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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

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    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%).

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

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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 2024, universities in Mount Pleasant, MI awarded 4,448 degrees. The student population of Mount Pleasant, MI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5,772 male students and 9,006 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Mount Pleasant, MI are White (2,954 and 78.1%), Black or African American (308 and 8.15%), Hispanic or Latino (184 and 4.87%), and Two or More Races (123 and 3.25%).

    The largest universities in Mount Pleasant, MI by number of degrees awarded are Central Michigan University (4,372 and 98.3%), M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant (37 and 0.832%), and Protege Academy (24 and 0.54%).

    The most popular majors in Mount Pleasant, MI are Information Technology (425 and 9.55%), General Business Administration & Management (306 and 6.88%), and General Psychology (151 and 3.39%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $15,030 for in-state students and $15,030 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Mount Pleasant, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 14,778 (39.1% men and 60.9% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 14,778 students enrolled in Mount Pleasant, MI, 39.1% men and 60.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,867 records, of which 63.9% were women and 36.1% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Psychology
      151 degrees awarded
    2. Early Childhood Education & Teaching
      142 degrees awarded
    3. Community Organization & Advocacy
      92 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Mount Pleasant, MI was General Psychology with 151 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Mount Pleasant, MI according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Central Michigan University
      4,372 degrees awarded
    2. M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant
      37 degrees awarded
    3. Protege Academy
      24 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Michigan University with 4,372 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,751 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mount Pleasant, MI, which is 0.649 times less than the 2,697 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 2,954 degrees mean that there were 9.59 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 308 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 ($15,030) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,170) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Mount Pleasant, MI was $170,400 in 2024, which is 0.512 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $165,100 to $170,400, a 3.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Mount Pleasant, MI is 61.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Mount Pleasant, MI have an average commute time of 19.6 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

    $170,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$3,660
    $15,406
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$665

    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

    61.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 61.8% of the housing units in Mount Pleasant, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mount Pleasant, MI 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.
    $55,237
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,195
    24.9k
    Number of Households
    ± 955

    In 2024, the median household income of the 24.9k households in Mount Pleasant, MI grew to $55,237 from the previous year's value of $53,759.

    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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Mount Pleasant, MI is from Michigan.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Michigan
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Michigan

    In 2024, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 (73.9%)
    2. Carpooled (9.69%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.77%)

    In 2024, 73.9% of workers in Mount Pleasant, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.69%) and those who worked at home (7.77%).

    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

    19.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Mount Pleasant, MI have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.42% 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

    21.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mount Pleasant, MI (13k out of 59.4k 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 Females 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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