Mount Pleasant, WI

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2021 Population

27,572

2.09% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

3.75% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.34% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$81,053

12.1% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$222,400

7.28% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

13,907

5.84% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Mount Pleasant, WI had a population of 27.6k people with a median age of 47 and a median household income of $81,053. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Mount Pleasant, WI grew from 27,008 to 27,572, a 2.09% increase and its median household income grew from $72,309 to $81,053, a 12.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mount Pleasant, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.54%), White (Hispanic) (6.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.63%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.4%).

None of the households in Mount Pleasant, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.8% of the residents in Mount Pleasant, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mount Pleasant, WI are Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Racine (10 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Mount Pleasant, WI was $222,400, and the homeownership rate was 78.5%.

Most people in Mount Pleasant, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Mount Pleasant, WI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Mount Pleasant, WI is home to a population of 27.6k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.21% of Mount Pleasant, WI residents were born outside of the country (2.27k people).

In 2021, there were 8.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.6k people) in Mount Pleasant, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.36k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.85k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.8%

2021 Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.8% of Mount Pleasant, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Mount Pleasant, WI was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mount Pleasant, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mount Pleasant, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.6k ± 794
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.36k ± 594
White (Hispanic)
1.85k ± 506

11.1%

Hispanic Population

3.07k people

11.1% of the people in Mount Pleasant, WI are hispanic (3.07k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mount Pleasant, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,507 ± 7,044 people
India
24,549 ± 3,839 people
China
15,404 ± 3,043 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,507 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 24,549 and China with 15,404.

Foreign-Born Population

8.21%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.27k people

6.19%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.67k people

As of 2021, 8.21% of Mount Pleasant, WI residents (2.27k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mount Pleasant, WI was 6.19%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mount Pleasant, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
706 ± 151
Gulf War (2001-)
192 ± 109
Korea
189 ± 71

Mount Pleasant, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mount Pleasant, WI employs 13.9k people. The largest industries in Mount Pleasant, WI are Manufacturing (2,872 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,692 people), and Retail Trade (1,594 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($106,429), Information ($89,648), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($85,078).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,441. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

13.9k

2021 Value

± 959

5.84%

1 Year growth

± 9.05%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mount Pleasant, WI grew at a rate of 5.84%, from 13.1k employees to 13.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mount Pleasant, WI, are Management Occupations (1,906 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,836 people), and Production Occupations (1,216 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mount Pleasant, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13.9k

2021 Value

± 959

5.84%

1 Year growth

± 9.05%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mount Pleasant, WI grew at a rate of 5.84%, from 13.1k employees to 13.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mount Pleasant, WI, are Manufacturing (2,872 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,692 people), and Retail Trade (1,594 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mount Pleasant, WI, though some of these residents may live in Mount Pleasant, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,631

Median earning men ± $8,410

$39,890

Median earning women ± $4,400

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($87,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,250), and Manufacturing ($74,872).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($215,720), Public Administration ($69,219), and Construction ($58,393).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Mount Pleasant, WI awarded 10 degrees. The student population of Mount Pleasant, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 16 male students and 46 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mount Pleasant, WI are White (9 and 90%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1 and 10%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Mount Pleasant, WI by number of degrees awarded are Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Racine (10 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Mount Pleasant, WI are Traditional Chinese Medicine & Chinese Herbology (9 and 90%) and Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (1 and 10%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 62 students enrolled in Mount Pleasant, WI, 25.8% men and 74.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 48 records, of which 77.1% were women and 22.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Traditional Chinese Medicine & Chinese Herbology

Most Common

9 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Mount Pleasant, WI was Traditional Chinese Medicine & Chinese Herbology with 9 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Mount Pleasant, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Racine

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

10 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Racine with 10 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mount Pleasant, WI, which is 0.111 times less than the 9 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 9 degrees mean that there were 9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,096) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($570) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mount Pleasant, WI was $222,400 in 2021, which is 0.908 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $207,300 to $222,400, a 7.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Mount Pleasant, WI is 78.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Mount Pleasant, WI have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mount Pleasant, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$222,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,798

$9,235

Median Property Taxes

±$650

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mount Pleasant, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mount Pleasant, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78.5%

Homeownership

2021

61.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 78.5% of the housing units in Mount Pleasant, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mount Pleasant, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 17.05
Census Tract 17.06

The following map shows all of the places in Mount Pleasant, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$81,053

Median Household Income

± $5,549

11.8k

Number of Households

± 788

In 2021, the median household income of the 11.8k households in Mount Pleasant, WI grew to $81,053 from the previous year's value of $72,309.

The following chart displays the households in Mount Pleasant, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mount Pleasant, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.1%)
Worked At Home (8.27%)
Carpooled (7.3%)

In 2021, 81.1% of workers in Mount Pleasant, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.27%) and those who carpooled to work (7.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mount Pleasant, WI have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.34% of the workforce in Mount Pleasant, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mount Pleasant, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mount Pleasant, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mount Pleasant, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mount Pleasant, WI (1.91k out of 27.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mount Pleasant, WI is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.9% of the population of Mount Pleasant, WI has health coverage, with 54.9% on employee plans, 9.38% on Medicaid, 18.6% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.34% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Racine County, WI see 2206 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.25% decrease from the previous year (2234 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1314 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 640 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,206 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Racine County, WI

Primary care physicians in Racine County, WI see an average of 2,206 patients per year. This represents a 1.25% decrease from the previous year (2,234 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Racine County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.2% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.09%

Uninsured

54.9%

Employer Coverage

9.38%

Medicaid

18.6%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.34%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mount Pleasant, WI grew by 5.04% from 3.9% to 4.09%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mount Pleasant, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.