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, NC

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

2,230population

38median age

This community is a community of 2,230 with a median age of 38. The population is predominantly White (85.9%) with a significant Black community (7.4%). Median household income is $90,795. 90.4% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 74.5%, with a median home value of $306,500.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.9%1,915

Black

7.4%164

Hispanic/Latino

5.3%118

Two or More

0.8%17

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%12

Asian

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.5%112

High School Diploma

22%328

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%108

Some College (1+ yr)

8.1%121

Associate's Degree

20.4%303

Bachelor's Degree

19.8%295

Master's Degree

3.8%57

Professional Degree

1.4%21

HS or Higher

90.4%

BA or Higher

25.1%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

$306,500median home value

$1,178median rent

74.5%homeownership

875total units

11.4%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 74.5%

Renter 25.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%9

$50K–$100K

2.9%17

$100K–$150K

16.6%96

$150K–$200K

4.5%26

$200K–$300K

23.1%133

$300K–$500K

43.2%249

$500K–$1M

7.6%44

$1M+

0.5%3

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%14

2010–2019

6.6%58

2000–2009

20%175

1990–1999

16.6%145

1980–1989

2.4%21

1970–1979

6.1%53

1960–1969

17.5%153

1950–1959

5.4%47

1940–1949

1.9%17

1939 or earlier

21.9%192

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.4%724

Bottled/LP Gas

4.3%33

Utility Gas

1.7%13

Solar

0.4%3

No Fuel

0.3%2

Household Economyi

$90,795median household income

$34,452per capita income

6.5%poverty rate

3.2%unemployment

1,092labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%16

$10K–$15K

4.4%34

$15K–$20K

1.9%15

$20K–$25K

1.3%10

$25K–$30K

2.5%19

$30K–$35K

8.6%67

$35K–$40K

0.9%7

$40K–$45K

2.5%19

$45K–$50K

3.5%27

$50K–$60K

6.8%53

$60K–$75K

5.8%45

$75K–$100K

17.8%138

$100K–$125K

14.6%113

$125K–$150K

11.4%88

$150K–$200K

11.5%89

$200K+

4.5%35

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$302/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers12 homes86% occupied$302/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $90,795/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

100%

Who Receives This Housing

92% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

92% of subsidized households are minority

33% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

261.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

Germany

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,043

Avg. Commutei

25.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,057

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

70(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97%Insured

3%Uninsured