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, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,837

Median Agei

44.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.1%3,293

Black

25.2%1,218

Two or More

5.5%268

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%58

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.2%372

High School Diploma

48.6%1,770

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%159

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%415

Associate's Degree

7.5%273

Bachelor's Degree

8.6%313

Master's Degree

1.3%48

Professional Degree

0.2%8

HS or Higher

92.2%

BA or Higher

10.1%

Graduate+

1.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$244,400

Median Renti

$839

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.5%1,425

Renter-Occupied

38.5%891

Total Units

2,491

Homeownership

61.5%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

6.8%97

$50K–$100K

4.6%65

$100K–$150K

9.5%135

$150K–$200K

10.9%156

$200K–$300K

38.5%549

$300K–$500K

21.3%304

$500K–$1M

7.2%103

$1M+

1.1%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

212

$750–$1,000

205

$1,000–$1,250

178

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%10

2010–2019

9.4%234

2000–2009

13.8%343

1990–1999

10.8%268

1980–1989

17%424

1970–1979

8.2%204

1960–1969

8.4%210

1950–1959

13.5%336

1940–1949

7.1%176

1939 or earlier

11.5%286

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.8%1,245

Utility Gas

42.7%989

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%42

Wood

1.1%26

No Fuel

0.6%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,108

Mean Household Incomei

$62,823

Per Capita Incomei

$30,989

Poverty Ratei

22.6%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

2,379

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.3%216

$10K–$15K

9.8%227

$15K–$20K

4.4%102

$20K–$25K

9.5%221

$25K–$30K

3.2%73

$30K–$35K

1%23

$35K–$40K

2.5%57

$40K–$45K

7.3%170

$45K–$50K

2.7%62

$50K–$60K

15.5%359

$60K–$75K

7.3%168

$75K–$100K

10.7%247

$100K–$125K

6.4%149

$125K–$150K

3.9%90

$150K–$200K

3.4%78

$200K+

3.2%74

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

147

Residentsi

323

Avg. Tenant Renti

$343/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing116 homes100% occupied$341/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers31 homes79% occupied$349/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,108/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

74.6%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

19.1%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

4.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $40K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

78.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

39.1% of subsidized households are minority

18.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34.1% 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

300.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,216

Avg. Commutei

26.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,289

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

374(9.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.2%Insured

8.8%Uninsured