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
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.
Mount Pleasant Quick Facts
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.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 283 | 274 | -3.2% |
| Median household income | $54,167 | $51,528 | -4.9% |
| Median home value | $102,500 | $100,000 | -2.4% |
How Mount Pleasant Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Mount Pleasant Rankings in Ohio
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Other Cities in Jefferson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home 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.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudolph | 273 | N/A | N/A | 13.0% | 9.9% |
| Bentonville | 277 | N/A | $265,800 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Kanauga | 270 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 21.5% |
| Good Hope | 279 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 7.5% |
| Howard | 269 | N/A | $109,800 | 21.0% | 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.