Mount Pleasant, SC Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Mount Pleasant | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 78,967 | 5,341,662 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1353.3 | 166.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.36% | 1.07% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.8 | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 32,185 | 2,071,127 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Mount Pleasant has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Mount Pleasant | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $116,311 | $66,957 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.47% | 5.21% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Mount Pleasant | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $485,267 | $224,357 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,981 | $1,126 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.2% | 71.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Mount Pleasant | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 22.4 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 22.9% | 10.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Mount Pleasant has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Mount Pleasant | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62.6% | 28.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Mount Pleasant has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Mount Pleasant | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.4 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.1% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.3% | 21.5% | 19.0% |