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, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

274

Median Agei

49.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.3%261

Two or More

4.4%12

Black

0.4%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%9

High School Diploma

53.1%110

Some College (<1 yr)

2.9%6

Some College (1+ yr)

6.3%13

Associate's Degree

9.7%20

Bachelor's Degree

4.3%9

Master's Degree

4.3%9

Professional Degree

1%2

Doctorate

1.4%3

HS or Higher

87.4%

BA or Higher

11.1%

Graduate+

6.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$170,700

Median Renti

$910

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58%3,239

Renter-Occupied

42%2,345

Total Units

5,877

Homeownership

58%

Vacancy Rate

Rent Distribution

Under $500

370

$500–$750

360

$750–$1,000

598

$1,000–$1,250

623

$1,250–$1,500

225

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%44

2010–2019

7%411

2000–2009

10.8%636

1990–1999

14.6%860

1980–1989

12.7%748

1970–1979

20.4%1,200

1960–1969

17.5%1,029

1950–1959

7.9%467

1940–1949

6.1%359

1939 or earlier

2.1%123

Heating Fuel

Electricity

69.6%3,884

Utility Gas

28.2%1,576

No Fuel

1.9%106

Bottled/LP Gas

0.2%12

Fuel Oil

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,515

Mean Household Incomei

$68,473

Per Capita Incomei

$23,814

Poverty Ratei

18%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

7,384

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

287

Residentsi

408

Avg. Tenant Renti

$441/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers97 homes89% occupied$483/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 852 homes97% occupied$363/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,515/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

61.9%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

31.5%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

6.6%

Who Receives This Housing

84.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

69.9% of subsidized households are minority

24.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34.5% 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

3,28720.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,055

Philippines

Guatemala

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

7,200

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

445(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

75.3%Insured

24.7%Uninsured