Mount Pleasant, TX

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    56,237
    US Senator
    John Cornyn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Cruz
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.4
    0.532% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    18.2%
    0.866% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $58,626
    4.39% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $163,800
    12.8% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    24,256
    2.72% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Mount Pleasant, TX 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.

    90.4% of the residents in Mount Pleasant, TX are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Mount Pleasant, TX are Northeast Texas Community College (796 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Mount Pleasant, TX was $163,800, and the homeownership rate was 73%.

    Most people in Mount Pleasant, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Mount Pleasant, TX was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Mount Pleasant, TX is home to a population of 56.2k people, from which 90.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 14% of Mount Pleasant, TX residents were born outside of the country (7.85k people).

    In 2024, there were 3.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27.5k people) in Mount Pleasant, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.89k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.04k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    90.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    90.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 90.4% of Mount Pleasant, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Mount Pleasant, TX was 90.5%, 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, TX
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      27.5k ± 167
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      7.89k ± 235
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      7.04k ± 796
    33.7%
    Hispanic Population
    19k people

    In 2024, there were 3.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27.5k people) in Mount Pleasant, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.89k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.04k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    33.7% of the people in Mount Pleasant, TX are hispanic (19k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Mount Pleasant, TX 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 Texas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
    2. India
      354,317 ± 14,528 people
    3. El Salvador
      223,512 ± 11,564 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,408,340 Texas residents, followed by India with 354,317 and El Salvador with 223,512.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    14%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    7.85k people
    14.2%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    7.93k people

    As of 2024, 14% of Mount Pleasant, TX residents (7.85k 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, TX was 14.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,036 ± 185
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      696 ± 185
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      638 ± 185

    Mount Pleasant, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    80.8% of the population of Mount Pleasant, TX has health coverage, with 34.3% on employee plans, 18.8% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.28% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Texas see 1,657 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 590 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,657 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

    Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,657 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.3% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    19.2%
    Uninsured
    34.3%
    Employer Coverage
    18.8%
    Medicaid
    13.3%
    Medicare
    13.1%
    Non-Group
    1.28%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mount Pleasant, TX declined by 2.95% from 19.8% to 19.2%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mount Pleasant, TX 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, TX employs 24.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Mount Pleasant, TX were Manufacturing (4,870 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,992 people), and Retail Trade (2,566 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($97,353), Public Administration ($60,647), and Utilities ($59,639).

    Employment

    Occupations

    24.3k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,070
    2.72%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.22%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mount Pleasant, TX grew at a rate of 2.72%, from 23.6k employees to 24.3k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mount Pleasant, TX, are Production Occupations (3,041 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,429 people), and Material Moving Occupations (2,113 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mount Pleasant, TX.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    24.3k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,070
    2.72%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.22%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Mount Pleasant, TX grew at a rate of 2.72%, from 23.6k employees to 24.3k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mount Pleasant, TX, are Manufacturing (4,870 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,992 people), and Retail Trade (2,566 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mount Pleasant, TX, though some of these residents may live in Mount Pleasant, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $45,443
    Median earning men ± $2,054
    $30,734
    Median earning women ± $1,743

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($81,190), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,393), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,895).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($53,073), Public Administration ($48,393), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,898).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    4.59%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% 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 9.63%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 89
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 77
      Retail Trade
    3. 63
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $388k
      Manufacturing
    2. $128k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $78.1k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Texas is currently represented by 38 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 (56.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.726%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Texas

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    John Cornyn
    Senator from Texas2
    Assumed office on December 2, 2002
    Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
    Ted Cruz
    Senator from Texas1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

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

    The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Mount Pleasant, TX awarded 796 degrees. The student population of Mount Pleasant, TX in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,226 male students and 1,982 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Mount Pleasant, TX are White (371 and 47.7%), Hispanic or Latino (308 and 39.6%), Black or African American (68 and 8.74%), and Two or More Races (13 and 1.67%).

    The largest universities in Mount Pleasant, TX by number of degrees awarded are Northeast Texas Community College (796 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Mount Pleasant, TX are General Studies (267 and 33.5%), General Business Administration & Management (80 and 10.1%), and General Funeral Service & Mortuary Science (72 and 9.05%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 3,208 students enrolled in Mount Pleasant, TX, 38.2% men and 61.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,579 records, of which 61% were women and 39% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Studies
      267 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      61 degrees awarded
    3. Teacher Education
      30 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Mount Pleasant, TX was General Studies with 267 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Northeast Texas Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    796 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeast Texas Community College with 796 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 289 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mount Pleasant, TX, which is 0.57 times less than the 507 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 371 degrees mean that there were 1.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 308 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($2,808) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,660) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,500) 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, TX was $163,800 in 2024, which is 0.492 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $145,200 to $163,800, a 12.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Mount Pleasant, TX is 73%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Mount Pleasant, TX have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mount Pleasant, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $163,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,407
    $15,226
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$810

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    73%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 73% of the housing units in Mount Pleasant, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mount Pleasant, TX 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.
    $58,626
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,625
    20.9k
    Number of Households
    ± 953

    In 2024, the median household income of the 20.9k households in Mount Pleasant, TX grew to $58,626 from the previous year's value of $56,163.

    The following chart displays the households in Mount Pleasant, TX 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, TX is from Texas.
    0.475
    2024 Wage GINI in Texas
    0.475
    2023 Wage GINI in Texas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0391% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76.7%)
    2. Carpooled (13.8%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.02%)

    In 2024, 76.7% of workers in Mount Pleasant, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.8%) and those who worked at home (6.02%).

    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

    21.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Mount Pleasant, TX have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.22% of the workforce in Mount Pleasant, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mount Pleasant, TX (10.2k out of 55.6k 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 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

    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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