Mount Pleasant, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Mount Pleasant, Tennessee had a total population of 4,837, the 117th largest city in Tennessee, with a median household income of $50,108, which is 28% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 22.8%.
Mount Pleasant Quick Facts
How Mount Pleasant Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,847 | 4,837 | No clear change (-0.2%) |
| Median household income | $46,248 | $50,108 | No clear change (+8.3%) |
| Median home value¹ | $132,670 | $244,400 | +84.2% |
| Median gross rent | $662 | $839 | +26.7% |
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
- White: 68.1%
- Black: 25.2%
- Hispanic: 1.2%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 7.8%
- HS Diploma: 58.8%
- Some College: 15.8%
- Associate's: 7.5%
- Bachelor's: 8.6%
- Graduate+: 1.5%
Mount Pleasant Rankings in Tennessee
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Other Cities in Maury County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 45,441 | $63,719 | 14.2% | $308,700 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 4,939 | $50,080 | $217,000 | 19.1% | 14.3% |
| Rogersville | 4,647 | $47,500 | $192,800 | 20.5% | 15.7% |
| Selmer | 4,488 | $51,591 | $155,900 | 15.2% | 23.6% |
| Huntingdon | 4,441 | $51,969 | $160,500 | 27.1% | 20.1% |
| Whiteville | 4,530 | $42,105 | $124,400 | 2.7% | 28.3% |
Population Overview
Mount Pleasant is a small community located in Tennessee, within Maury County. The total population is 4,837. It ranks as the 117th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.
Age Demographics
The median age in Mount Pleasant is 44.4 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Mount Pleasant is $50,108. This is 28% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.8%. This is 66% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $244,400. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 66.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Mount Pleasant is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (25.2% vs 15.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 7.4%.
Education
10.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Mount Pleasant, Tennessee 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 Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. 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, Tennessee?
Mount Pleasant, Tennessee has a population of 4,837 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Mount Pleasant, TN?
The median household income in Mount Pleasant is $50,108, which is 38% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Mount Pleasant, TN?
The poverty rate in Mount Pleasant is 22.8%. This means approximately 1,091 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Mount Pleasant, Tennessee?
Mount Pleasant's population is 68.1% White, 25.2% Black, 1.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Mount Pleasant, TN?
The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $244,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x.
How educated is Mount Pleasant, Tennessee?
10.1% of adults (25+) in Mount Pleasant hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.