Mount Pleasant township is located in Whiteside County Illinois. Mount Pleasant township has a 2024 population of 4,675. Mount Pleasant township is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -2.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,779 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Pleasant township is $78,033 with a poverty rate of 8.16%. The median age in Mount Pleasant township is 39.9 years: 39.7 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Pleasant township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,648 | 97.38% |
| Two or more races | 68 | 1.42% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.31% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,857 | 2.44 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Married | 979 | 3.15 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Non Family | 578 | 1.1 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Female | 184 | 3.01 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Male | 116 | 2.28 | 10.3 | 89.7 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
78.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 120 | 3.65% |
| Associates Degree | 324 | 9.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 593 | 18.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 348 | 10.58% |
| High School Graduate | 1,121 | 34.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54 | 1.64% |
| Some College | 729 | 22.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,217 | 3,079 | 941 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 20 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 18 | 0 |
| Black | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,415 | $73,556 | $45,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,287 | $85,855 | $67,716 |
| High School Graduate | $40,764 | $53,600 | $23,975 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,917 | $40,197 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,036 | $57,841 | $28,721 |
| Some College | $27,845 | $53,504 | $19,508 |
$48,036
Average Earnings
$57,841
Average Male
$28,721
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.81% of Mount Pleasant township residents speak only English, while 2.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,422 | 363 | 8.21% |
| Black | 16 | 7 | 43.75% |
8.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.45%
Male Poverty Rate
6.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Pleasant township is Black, with 43.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Pleasant township is White, with 8.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 9.94% |
| High School | 5.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 72.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 34.09% |
| Male Employed | 6.43% |
| Female Employed | 2.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,925 | $90,668 |
| Households | $69,350 | $78,033 |
| Married Families | $97,740 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,625 | $46,663 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
235
Number of Veterans
231
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 139 |
| Korea | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| World War II | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 125 |
| 75+ | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 235 | 6.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.94%
Born in Mount Pleasant township
99.43%
Native Born
0.57%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
99.43% of Mount Pleasant township residents were born in the United States, with 77.94% having been born in Illinois. 0.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,635 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2028 | 4,643 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2027 | 4,651 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 4,659 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2025 | 4,667 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 4,675 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 4,683 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 4,691 | -64 | -1.35% |
| 2021 | 4,755 | -24 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 4,779 | 62 | 1.31% |
| 2019 | 4,717 | -31 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 4,748 | -48 | -1% |
| 2017 | 4,796 | -43 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 4,839 | -39 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 4,878 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 4,887 | 22 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 4,865 | -23 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 4,888 | -42 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 4,930 | -15 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 4,945 | 0 | 0% |