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Mount Pleasant, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Mount Pleasant, Ohio had a total population of 274, the 1044th largest village in Ohio, with a median household income of $51,528, which is 28% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 17.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Mount Pleasant Quick Facts

Population 274
Median Household Income $51,528
Median Home Value $100,000
Poverty Rate 17.9%
Unemployment Rate 7.5%
Median Age 49.2 years
Homeownership Rate 91.1%
Affordability Ratio 1.9x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%
High School Graduation Rate 87.4%
Diversity Index 9/100
Population 274 1044th of 1,264
Median Income $51,528 bottom 30%
Poverty Rate 17.9% 44% higher than national
Median Home Value $100,000 bottom 20%

How Mount Pleasant Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population283274-3.2%
Median household income$54,167$51,528-4.9%
Median home value$102,500$100,000-2.4%

How Mount Pleasant Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.3%
$25K-$50K 25.2%
$50K-$100K 39.0%
$100K+ 15.4%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.3%
$10K-$15K
12.2%
$15K-$20K
0.8%
$20K-$25K
4.1%
$25K-$30K
8.1%
$30K-$35K
8.1%
$35K-$40K
4.1%
$40K-$45K
1.6%
$45K-$50K
3.3%
$50K-$60K
11.4%
$60K-$75K
6.5%
$75K-$100K
21.1%
$100K-$125K
3.3%
$125K-$150K
1.6%
$150K-$200K
4.1%
$200K+
6.5%

Employment

7.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%
53.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 91.1%
Renter 8.9%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
1.9x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $910/mo 21.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

9out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Mount Pleasant Rankings in Ohio

#1044 Population of 1,264
#945 Median Income of 1,191
#948 Education of 1,264
#1018 Home Value of 1,206

Other Cities in Jefferson County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Steubenville 18,124 $48,172 26.6% $130,700
Toronto 5,293 $55,972 15.2% $108,800
Wintersville 3,677 $76,768 8.1% $141,100
Mingo Junction 3,254 $53,833 26.3% $104,000
Tiltonsville 1,311 $57,250 8.2% $106,300
Brilliant 1,213 $43,914 16.2% $82,500
Adena 716 $45,556 21.1% $68,200
Richmond 640 $59,375 10.6% $126,800
Dillonvale 586 $47,788 10.4% $78,600
Bergholz 510 $56,875 23.7% $65,300

Cities Similar to Mount Pleasant

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Rudolph273N/AN/A13.0%9.9%
Bentonville277N/A$265,8000.0%2.5%
Kanauga270N/AN/A0.0%21.5%
Good Hope279N/AN/A0.0%7.5%
Howard269N/A$109,80021.0%5.2%

A note before these figures: with a population of 274, Mount Pleasant's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Mount Pleasant is a small community located in Ohio, within Jefferson County. The total population is 274. It ranks as the 1044th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mount Pleasant is 49.2 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mount Pleasant is $51,528. This is 28% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.9%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 58% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $100,000. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Mount Pleasant is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Pleasant has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.4%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 12.0%.

Education

11.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mount Pleasant, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Mount Pleasant, Ohio?

Mount Pleasant, Ohio has a population of 274 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Mount Pleasant, OH?

The median household income in Mount Pleasant is $51,528, which is 36% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Pleasant, OH?

The poverty rate in Mount Pleasant is 17.9%. This means approximately 49 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Mount Pleasant, Ohio?

Mount Pleasant's population is 95.3% White, 0.4% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Mount Pleasant, OH?

The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $100,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.

How educated is Mount Pleasant, Ohio?

11.1% of adults (25+) in Mount Pleasant hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.