Population 14,407 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mount Pleasant
Household size in Mount Pleasant
| Period | Mount Pleasant | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Mount Pleasant are small: just 2.18 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.32, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 36 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Mount Pleasant
| Period | Mount Pleasant | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.0 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.0 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Mount Pleasant skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.7, in line with the national trend. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 34 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Mount Pleasant
| Period | Mount Pleasant | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.3% of households in Mount Pleasant, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Mount Pleasant
Renters in Mount Pleasant
| Period | Mount Pleasant | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.0% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Mount Pleasant is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 49.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Mount Pleasant
| Period | Mount Pleasant | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Mount Pleasant: 7.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Mount Pleasant
| Period | Mount Pleasant | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Mount Pleasant is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Mount Pleasant
| Period | Mount Pleasant | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $504 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $663 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $740 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $867 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$363 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Mount Pleasant pays $867 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $363 a month from 2006–10, a 72% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Mount Pleasant
Bachelor's degrees in Mount Pleasant
| Period | Mount Pleasant | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Mount Pleasant have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.5%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.4 points, mirroring the country. Mount Pleasant has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Mount Pleasant
| Period | Mount Pleasant | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.7% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.7% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.8% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.1% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Mount Pleasant is above the national rate: 93.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in the Pittsburgh area overall (95.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.4 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Mount Pleasant
| Period | Mount Pleasant | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Mount Pleasant than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Mount Pleasant compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | 2.18 | 49.0 | 7.3% | 24.0% | 7.1% | 1964 | $867 | 21.5% | 93.1% | 4.1% |
| Carpentertown | 1.83 | 53.4 | 1.2% | 16.9% | 2.8% | 1957 | $1,100 | 17.7% | 94.9% | 4.3% |
| Alverton | 2.22 | 48.0 | 4.6% | 14.5% | 6.8% | 1971 | $718 | 16.2% | 93.4% | 4.7% |
| Bear Rocks | 2.36 | 46.8 | 16.7% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 1986 | $902 | 9.7% | 88.8% | 5.7% |
| Tarrs | 2.07 | 48.5 | 4.5% | 25.9% | 10.0% | 1983 | $1,466 | 28.1% | 96.6% | 7.8% |
| Norvelt | 2.30 | 42.5 | 4.3% | 11.2% | 4.8% | 1953 | $898 | 28.6% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Kecksburg | 2.13 | 51.9 | 1.1% | 14.2% | 2.6% | 1970 | $977 | 26.2% | 96.4% | 3.0% |
| White | 2.35 | 51.3 | 7.8% | 17.5% | 13.6% | 1977 | $938 | 14.9% | 86.8% | 8.8% |
| Calumet | 1.90 | 57.4 | 4.7% | 13.9% | 6.9% | 1962 | $910 | 17.8% | 93.5% | 2.8% |
| Scottdale | 2.19 | 47.6 | 10.6% | 30.2% | 9.1% | 1959 | $692 | 18.6% | 92.5% | 5.3% |
| Acme | 2.16 | 54.8 | 6.9% | 10.1% | 10.0% | 1976 | $887 | 23.3% | 94.4% | 6.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Mount Pleasant. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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