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, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,951

Median Agei

37.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.9%7,060

Hispanic/Latino

9.5%851

Black

4.7%424

Two or More

4.4%395

Asian

1.7%150

Other

0.4%34

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%30

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.3%566

High School Diploma

24.2%1,468

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%521

Some College (1+ yr)

9.2%559

Associate's Degree

11.3%685

Bachelor's Degree

15%910

Master's Degree

5.5%334

Professional Degree

0.3%20

Doctorate

2.3%138

HS or Higher

85.9%

BA or Higher

23.2%

Graduate+

8.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$160,900

Median Renti

$826

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.7%2,112

Renter-Occupied

36.3%1,205

Total Units

3,737

Homeownership

63.7%

Vacancy Rate

11.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.7%100

$50K–$100K

13.7%290

$100K–$150K

24.8%523

$150K–$200K

21.2%447

$200K–$300K

22.8%482

$300K–$500K

11.3%239

$500K–$1M

0.8%16

$1M+

0.7%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

129

$500–$750

384

$750–$1,000

308

$1,000–$1,250

265

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%28

2010–2019

7.5%280

2000–2009

5.3%198

1990–1999

8%299

1980–1989

12.1%454

1970–1979

16.6%621

1960–1969

13.8%515

1950–1959

8.4%315

1940–1949

1.6%58

1939 or earlier

25.9%969

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.7%2,413

Electricity

22.1%733

Bottled/LP Gas

2.7%89

Other

1.4%46

No Fuel

0.8%25

Wood

0.3%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,042

Mean Household Incomei

$75,556

Per Capita Incomei

$29,546

Poverty Ratei

13.1%

Unemploymenti

1.7%

Labor Forcei

4,219

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.4%344

$10K–$15K

4.6%151

$15K–$20K

2.1%71

$20K–$25K

3.9%130

$25K–$30K

2.7%90

$30K–$35K

6.4%213

$35K–$40K

4.6%151

$40K–$45K

3.6%120

$45K–$50K

5.2%174

$50K–$60K

5.8%192

$60K–$75K

13.1%435

$75K–$100K

10.1%335

$100K–$125K

11.7%389

$125K–$150K

6.2%205

$150K–$200K

2.6%85

$200K+

7%232

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

160

Residentsi

186

Avg. Tenant Renti

$398/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers89 homes75% occupied$414/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 871 homes92% occupied$377/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,042/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

72.7%

Very low income$18K–$31K/yr

23.7%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $49K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

70.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8.8% of subsidized households are minority

38.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

53.9% 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

3674.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

108

Guatemala

China

United Kingdom

India

Germany

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,096

Avg. Commutei

14 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,146

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

442(6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.7%Insured

4.3%Uninsured