Mount Pleasant, NC

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2024 Population

2,230

2024 Median Age

8.65% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

6.62%

4.2% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$90,795

11.7% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$306,500

16.7% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

1,057

23.2% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Mount Pleasant, NC 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.

99.5% of the residents in Mount Pleasant, NC are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Mount Pleasant, NC was $306,500, and the homeownership rate was 74.5%.

Most people in Mount Pleasant, NC N/A, and the average commute time was 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Mount Pleasant, NC was N/A per household.

United States North Carolina Cabarrus County, NC Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC

Population & Diversity

Mount Pleasant, NC is home to a population of 2.23k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.17% of Mount Pleasant, NC residents were born outside of the country (26 people).

In 2024, there were 11.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.92k people) in Mount Pleasant, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 164 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 83 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2024 Citizenship

99.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.5% of Mount Pleasant, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Mount Pleasant, NC was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mount Pleasant, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mount Pleasant, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.92k ± 446
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
164 ± 177
White (Hispanic)
83 ± 102

5.29%

Hispanic Population

118 people

5.29% of the people in Mount Pleasant, NC are hispanic (118 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

1.17%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

26 people

1.39%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

26 people

As of 2024, 1.17% of Mount Pleasant, NC residents (26 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, NC was 1.39%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mount Pleasant, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
26 ± 30
Gulf War (1990s)
7 ± 18

Mount Pleasant, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.71 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Mount Pleasant, NC.

Health

97% of the population of Mount Pleasant, NC has health coverage, with 60.5% on employee plans, 9.93% on Medicaid, 16.6% on Medicare, 9.52% on non-group plans, and 0.408% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 41.9% were men and 58.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 16.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 41.9% were men and 58.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.04%

Uninsured

60.5%

Employer Coverage

9.93%

Medicaid

16.6%

Medicare

9.52%

Non-Group

0.408%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mount Pleasant, NC declined by 27.9% from 4.21% to 3.04%.

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

Economy

The economy of Mount Pleasant, NC employs 1.06k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Mount Pleasant, NC were Educational Services (165 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (144 people), and Retail Trade (117 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($92,938), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,125), and Finance & Insurance ($88,125).

Employment

Occupations

1.06k

2024 Value

± 191

23.2%

1 Year growth

± 20.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mount Pleasant, NC grew at a rate of 23.2%, from 858 employees to 1.06k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mount Pleasant, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (131 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (111 people), and Management Occupations (100 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mount Pleasant, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.06k

2024 Value

± 191

23.2%

1 Year growth

± 20.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mount Pleasant, NC grew at a rate of 23.2%, from 858 employees to 1.06k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mount Pleasant, NC, are Educational Services (165 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (144 people), and Retail Trade (117 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mount Pleasant, NC, though some of these residents may live in Mount Pleasant, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$65,197

Median earning men ± $10,561

$43,789

Median earning women ± $8,387

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($120,250), Information ($93,188), and Wholesale Trade ($73,173).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,438), Manufacturing ($63,125), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($60,529).

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 50.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.1%), followed by Jill Stein (0.561%).

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

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Mount Pleasant, NC. Showing the available data for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.1%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.561%)
Green Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mount Pleasant, NC was $306,500 in 2024, which is 0.921 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $262,700 to $306,500, a 16.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Mount Pleasant, NC is 74.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Mount Pleasant, NC have an average commute time of 25.9 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Mount Pleasant, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

Housing

Property

$306,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$69,392

$577

Median Property Taxes

±$143

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, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

74.5%

Homeownership

2024

66.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 74.5% of the housing units in Mount Pleasant, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.4%.

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

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$90,795

Median Household Income

± $14,859

775

Number of Households

± 160

In 2024, the median household income of the 775 households in Mount Pleasant, NC grew to $90,795 from the previous year's value of $81,250.

The following chart displays the households in Mount Pleasant, NC 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.

Transportation

Commute Time

25.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mount Pleasant, NC have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Mount Pleasant, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mount Pleasant, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.62% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mount Pleasant, NC (146 out of 2.21k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mount Pleasant, NC is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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.