Mount Pleasant is a borough located in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania. Mount Pleasant has a 2024 population of 4,133. Mount Pleasant is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -2.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,244 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Pleasant is $59,177 with a poverty rate of 12.12%. The median age in Mount Pleasant is 51.5 years: 51.8 years for males, and 51 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Pleasant was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,133 | 97.43% |
| Black or African American | 72 | 1.7% |
| Two or more races | 31 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,041 | 2.03 | 67 | 33 |
| Non Family | 891 | 1.18 | 38.6 | 61.4 |
| Married | 771 | 2.79 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Female | 258 | 2.49 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
| Male | 121 | 2.43 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
2.63
Average Family Size
2.03
Average Household Size
67.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 138 | 4.22% |
| Associates Degree | 616 | 18.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 418 | 12.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 170 | 5.2% |
| High School Graduate | 1,258 | 38.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 0.86% |
| Some College | 640 | 19.58% |
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 | 3,187 | 3,021 | 574 |
| Black | 66 | 66 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,750 | $49,500 | $33,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $78,021 |
| High School Graduate | $38,844 | $43,333 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,790 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,777 | $41,471 | $34,049 |
| Some College | $34,238 | $0 | $34,093 |
$36,777
Average Earnings
$41,471
Average Male
$34,049
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.86% of Mount Pleasant residents speak only English, while 1.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,038 | 494 | 12.23% |
| Black | 72 | 8 | 11.11% |
12.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.29%
Male Poverty Rate
13.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Pleasant is White, with 12.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Pleasant is Black, with 11.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20% |
| Some College | 9.54% |
| High School | 7.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 56.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 48.86% |
| Female Employed | 3.55% |
| Male Employed | 2.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,648 | $75,108 |
| Households | $47,407 | $59,177 |
| Married Families | $73,672 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,432 | $36,224 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
252
Number of Veterans
218
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 72 |
| Korea | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| World War II | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 112 |
| 55 to 64 | 78 |
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 248 | 7.11% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 26.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
89.34%
Born in Mount Pleasant
98.82%
Native Born
1.18%
Foreign Born
0.33%
Non Citizen
0.85%
Naturalized
98.82% of Mount Pleasant residents were born in the United States, with 89.34% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,995 | -27 | -0.67% |
| 2028 | 4,022 | -28 | -0.69% |
| 2027 | 4,050 | -27 | -0.66% |
| 2026 | 4,077 | -28 | -0.68% |
| 2025 | 4,105 | -28 | -0.68% |
| 2024 | 4,133 | -28 | -0.67% |
| 2023 | 4,161 | -23 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 4,184 | -38 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 4,222 | -22 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 4,244 | 23 | 0.54% |
| 2019 | 4,221 | -19 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 4,240 | -27 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 4,267 | -33 | -0.77% |
| 2016 | 4,300 | -34 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 4,334 | -33 | -0.76% |
| 2014 | 4,367 | -32 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 4,399 | -21 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 4,420 | -28 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 4,448 | 22 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 4,426 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,728 | -59 | -1.23% |
| 1990 | 4,787 | -567 | -10.59% |
| 1980 | 5,354 | -541 | -9.18% |
| 1970 | 5,895 | -212 | -3.47% |
| 1960 | 6,107 | 224 | 3.81% |
| 1950 | 5,883 | 59 | 1.01% |
| 1940 | 5,824 | -45 | -0.77% |
| 1930 | 5,869 | 7 | 0.12% |
| 1920 | 5,862 | 50 | 0.86% |
| 1910 | 5,812 | 1,067 | 22.49% |
| 1900 | 4,745 | 1,093 | 29.93% |
| 1890 | 3,652 | -343 | -8.59% |