Mount Pleasant, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
8,574
Unemployment
2.5%
Poverty
13.8%
Median Home
$123,200
Median Income
$51,615
Median Rent
$666
Mount Pleasant SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
7
Commute
10
Mount Pleasant, IA Crime Report
146
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,684.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-28.22%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mount Pleasant / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 146 | 1,684.0 | 2,001.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 27 | 311.4 | 303.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 29.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 24 | 276.8 | 229.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 119 | 1,372.5 | 1,698.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 33 | 380.6 | 371.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 75 | 865.1 | 1,130.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 11 | 126.9 | 197.1 | 246.0 |
Mount Pleasant, IA Cost Of Living
85
Mount Pleasant's Overall Cost Of Living
Mount Pleasant's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Mount Pleasant | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 88 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 60 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 111 | 99 | 100 | |
Mount Pleasant, IA Photos
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Rankings for Mount Pleasant in Iowa
Map Of Mount Pleasant, IA
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Population over time in Mount Pleasant
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,574 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 8,528 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 8,467 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 8,491 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 8,575 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 8,682 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 8,688 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 8,737 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 8,714 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 8,743 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mount Pleasant
| Race | Mount Pleasant | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.6% | 85.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 4.8% | 3.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 8.2% | 6.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Mount Pleasant
| Gender | Mount Pleasant | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.0% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 53.0% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mount Pleasant for adults over 25
| Education | Mount Pleasant | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Mount Pleasant, Iowa
| Income | Mount Pleasant | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.2% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.4% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.9% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 24.1% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.3% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.8% | 5.0% | 8.3% |
