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, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

27,953

Median Agei

44.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.1%19,866

Hispanic/Latino

13.4%3,749

Black

8.3%2,320

Two or More

4.2%1,169

Asian

2.5%707

Other

0.5%131

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%761

High School Diploma

20.2%4,123

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%1,680

Some College (1+ yr)

13.4%2,738

Associate's Degree

11.1%2,272

Bachelor's Degree

26.5%5,427

Master's Degree

9.1%1,854

Professional Degree

1.3%273

Doctorate

0.8%163

HS or Higher

94.3%

BA or Higher

37.7%

Graduate+

11.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$292,400

Median Renti

$1,127

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.8%9,126

Renter-Occupied

23.2%2,757

Total Units

12,366

Homeownership

76.8%

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%170

$50K–$100K

3.2%292

$100K–$150K

6%549

$150K–$200K

12.4%1,134

$200K–$300K

28.7%2,619

$300K–$500K

37%3,375

$500K–$1M

10.2%929

$1M+

0.6%58

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$91,616

Mean Household Incomei

$111,952

Per Capita Incomei

$48,386

Poverty Ratei

5.9%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

14,497

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%387

$10K–$15K

2.4%281

$15K–$20K

1.7%202

$20K–$25K

1.9%229

$25K–$30K

2.8%331

$30K–$35K

1.5%180

$35K–$40K

2.2%259

$40K–$45K

3.6%422

$45K–$50K

3.3%388

$50K–$60K

4.3%513

$60K–$75K

12.1%1,443

$75K–$100K

14.3%1,694

$100K–$125K

13.6%1,611

$125K–$150K

7.8%926

$150K–$200K

13.8%1,645

$200K+

11.5%1,372

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

302

Residentsi

366

Avg. Tenant Renti

$438/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers87 homes71% occupied$465/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8208 homes97% occupied$427/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC7 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $91,616/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

71.2%

Very low income$27K–$46K/yr

26.5%

Low income$46K–$73K/yr

2.3%

Who Receives This Housing

79.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

49.8% of subsidized households are minority

26.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

70.6% 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

2,3318.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

405

India

215

China

100

Philippines

Canada

Poland

Korea

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,713

Avg. Commutei

20.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,846

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,386(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured