Population 95,380 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mount Pleasant
Household size in Mount Pleasant
| Period | Mount Pleasant | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.62 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.10 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
The average household in Mount Pleasant has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.57, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 36.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 37.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.1 | 38.5 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.8 | 39.2 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +3.0 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Mount Pleasant skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.8, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.6, in line with the national trend.
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 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 12.9% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 10.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Mount Pleasant: 5.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2% | 33.8% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.4% | 35.4% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.9% | 33.8% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 30.9% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Mount Pleasant own their homes; 26.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 27.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the north. The renter share has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 13.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 10.7% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 9.9% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Mount Pleasant as nationally: 10.2%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 1.7 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 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1995 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Mount Pleasant has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1999, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,354 | $1,002 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,440 | $1,088 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,691 | $1,260 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,439 | $1,767 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,085 | +$765 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in Mount Pleasant pays $2,439 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,085 a month since 2006–10, up 80%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other South Carolina city with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
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 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.9% | 30.2% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.0% | 32.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.9% | 35.9% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.5% | 41.2% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +11.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Mount Pleasant: 67.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 9.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only two of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.4% | 87.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 89.1% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 90.9% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 92.8% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +4.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Mount Pleasant: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only six of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 | Charleston area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 9.5% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 4.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Mount Pleasant has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 | 2.45 | 42.8 | 5.5% | 26.9% | 10.2% | 1999 | $2,439 | 67.5% | 97.3% | 3.2% |
| Isle Of Palms | 2.28 | 51.4 | 3.0% | 7.1% | 37.1% | 1992 | $2,823 | 69.2% | 99.9% | 1.2% |
| Sullivans Island | 2.54 | 52.8 | 6.4% | 14.0% | 21.0% | 1981 | $2,390 | 81.6% | 99.8% | 1.5% |
| Wando | 2.54 | 41.1 | 7.5% | 11.3% | 9.7% | 2003 | $2,134 | 45.1% | 90.5% | 3.7% |
| Awendaw | 2.72 | 45.9 | 3.7% | 6.8% | 9.2% | 2005 | $2,602 | 54.1% | 95.7% | 7.3% |
| Charleston area | 2.51 | 39.2 | 10.1% | 30.9% | 9.9% | 1995 | $1,767 | 41.2% | 92.8% | 3.6% |
| Hanahan | 2.68 | 37.6 | 11.4% | 32.7% | 8.7% | 1984 | $1,572 | 38.7% | 92.9% | 2.8% |
| North Charleston | 2.39 | 36.6 | 13.5% | 50.0% | 10.1% | 1987 | $1,458 | 25.9% | 86.8% | 4.3% |
| Charleston Afb | 2.40 | 27.1 | 13.5% | 84.4% | 17.0% | 1999 | $1,902 | 38.8% | 88.0% | 0.7% |
| Johns Island | 2.44 | 41.7 | 6.5% | 15.4% | 11.8% | 2009 | $1,581 | 54.9% | 94.4% | 1.9% |
| Fenwick Hills | 3.00 | 38.0 | 13.8% | 15.7% | 11.3% | 2008 | $1,914 | 42.3% | 92.8% | 1.8% |
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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