Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mount Pleasant, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

21,236

Median Agei

23.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.2%16,598

Hispanic/Latino

6.3%1,340

Two or More

5.1%1,091

Black

5.1%1,078

Asian

3.6%759

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.5%313

Other

0.2%48

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%422

High School Diploma

17%1,648

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%598

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%1,425

Associate's Degree

8.2%797

Bachelor's Degree

21.6%2,086

Master's Degree

13.7%1,327

Professional Degree

2.5%243

Doctorate

5.1%489

HS or Higher

93.4%

BA or Higher

42.9%

Graduate+

21.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$173,100

Median Renti

$922

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

35.7%2,812

Renter-Occupied

64.3%5,060

Total Units

8,551

Homeownership

35.7%

Vacancy Rate

7.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.5%155

$50K–$100K

9.7%272

$100K–$150K

22.1%622

$150K–$200K

22.9%644

$200K–$300K

25.2%708

$300K–$500K

12%338

$500K–$1M

1.9%53

$1M+

0.7%20

Rent Distribution

Under $500

566

$500–$750

1,072

$750–$1,000

1,397

$1,000–$1,250

1,236

$1,250–$1,500

288

$1,500–$2,000

297

$2,000+

180

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%67

2010–2019

7%597

2000–2009

12.8%1,095

1990–1999

13.7%1,168

1980–1989

9.8%840

1970–1979

16.3%1,398

1960–1969

10.7%919

1950–1959

8.3%713

1940–1949

3.1%265

1939 or earlier

17.4%1,489

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.6%5,634

Electricity

24.2%1,902

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%167

No Fuel

1.6%124

Other

0.4%32

Wood

0.2%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,706

Mean Household Incomei

$60,180

Per Capita Incomei

$26,603

Poverty Ratei

24.2%

Unemploymenti

7.6%

Labor Forcei

11,867

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.7%997

$10K–$15K

5.2%407

$15K–$20K

5.3%415

$20K–$25K

6.5%515

$25K–$30K

5.6%444

$30K–$35K

4.5%357

$35K–$40K

6%471

$40K–$45K

4.4%350

$45K–$50K

4.9%388

$50K–$60K

9.1%720

$60K–$75K

7.4%581

$75K–$100K

11.4%898

$100K–$125K

6.1%481

$125K–$150K

4.3%337

$150K–$200K

3.3%262

$200K+

3.2%249

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,1885.6%

By Region

Top Countries

India

157

Canada

China

Germany

Korea

United Kingdom

Mexico

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,436

Avg. Commutei

15 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,942

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

737(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.9%Insured

8.1%Uninsured