Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Mount Pleasant: The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina. It is located on the Cooper River in southeastern South Carolina. Mount Pleasant is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum and the Mount Pleasant Public Library.
About
Mount Pleasant is a city located in the county of Charleston in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 67,843 and a population density of 3,345 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 92,799 inhabitants.
The city was created 136 years ago in 1888.
Mount Pleasant is a town located in Charleston County, South Carolina. It is situated along the Cooper River and was founded in 1837 as a summer retreat. Mount Pleasant was incorporated as a town in 1847.
Key Facts About Mount Pleasant
Population: Approximately 90,000 as of 2019.
Economy: Major employers include the Charleston County School District, Medical University of South Carolina, Boeing, and Google. Tourism and hospitality also play a major role.
Geography: Mount Pleasant sits along the Cooper River and is part of the Charleston metro area. It spans approximately 55 square miles of land.
Things to Do in Mount Pleasant
Some highlights for visitors to Mount Pleasant:
- Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum - Home to the WWII aircraft carrier USS Yorktown and other military ships.
- Shem Creek Park - Popular spot for outdoor recreation, kayaking, restaurants and shops along the waterfront.
- Old Village Historic District - Charming downtown area with boutiques, eateries, and historic architecture.
- Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park - Overlooks Charleston harbor with walking paths, play areas, and naval memorials.
- Boone Hall Plantation - Historic plantation home dating back to 1681. Offers tours and seasonal events.
In summary, Mount Pleasant is a fast-growing Charleston suburb with a rich history and family-friendly charm. It offers residents a high quality of life with easy access to Charleston.
Quick Facts about Mount Pleasant
| Population : | 92,799 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Charleston County |
| Postal code : | 48804 (P.O. Box), 48858 (general delivery), 48859 ([[Central Michigan University]]) |
| Phone Area Codes : | 989 |
| Area : | 20.28 km2 |
| Has part : | Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School |
| Altitude : | 771 feet / 235 meters |
| Capital city : | Mount Pleasant is capital of Isabella County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1889 (136 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 15:38:44 (22nd May 2025) |
| Density : | 4,575 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 26.89% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mount Pleasant is located at 32°47'39"N 79°51'45"W (32.7940700, -79.8625900).
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Demographics
The population of Mount Pleasant increased by 26.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 67,843 | - | census |
| 2011 | 69,807 | 2.81% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 72,172 | 3.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 74,906 | 3.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 77,937 | 3.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 81,617 | 4.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 84,476 | 3.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 87,295 | 3.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 89,869 | 2.86% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 91,684 | 1.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 92,799 | 1.2% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,615 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,826 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,327 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,826 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 46.9% |
| White only, percent : | 81.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 5.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 77.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 505 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.6% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $85,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $908 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $337 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $674 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,877 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.36 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 20.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,791 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 63,520 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 71,370 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 143,767 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,307 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $42,106 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,316 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 610 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 328 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 126 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 37 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 516 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 55 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 466 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,007.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.77 |
Best Things to Do in Mount Pleasant
1 Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
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4 Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
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Other Places in Mount Pleasant
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People born in Mount Pleasant (18)
People born in Mount Pleasant, including politician John Engler, professional golfer Kelly Robbins, professional golfer Cindy Figg-Currier, .
List
- Dan Pohl (professional golfer) he was born in 01/04/1955
- Daniel Joseph Schafer (Country music singer, Christian music singer, songwriter actor) he was born in 05/10/1952
- Dick Flynn (American football player and coach) he was born in 17/07/1943
- Doug LaBelle II (professional golfer) he was born in 19/01/1975
- Joshua Coon (American chemist)
- Kevin Cotter (American politician, legislator and businessman) he was born in 26/09/1977
- Len Kasper (American broadcaster) he was born in 21/01/1971
- Matt LaFleur (American football coach) he was born in 03/11/1979
- Tom Crean (American college basketball coach) he was born in 25/03/1966
- Paul Carey (American sportscaster) he was born in 15/03/1928
- Kirk Profit (American politician) he was born in 12/09/1952
- Ryan Brehm (American golfer (1986-)) he was born in 05/04/1986
- Mark Beard (NASCAR team owner and retired race car driver) he was born in 17/10/1948
- Mark Rudolph
- Mike LaFleur (American football coach) he was born in 01/01/1987
Schools in Mount Pleasant
College & universities near Mount Pleasant, SC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217819 | College of Charleston | Charleston (SC) | 29424-0001 |
| 451510 | Charleston School of Law | Charleston (SC) | 29403 |
| 218335 | Medical University of South Carolina | Charleston (SC) | 29425 |
| 217864 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Charleston (SC) | 29409 |
| 488925 | International Diving Institute | North Charleston (SC) | 29405-2206 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mount Pleasant, SC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHS | Charleston, South Carolina | 4565 Gaynor Avenue | RAIL |
| YEM | Yemassee | 9 Main Street | RAIL |
| KTR | Kingstree | 101 East Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Mount Pleasant
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasan Post Office | Mount Pleasant (SC) | 29464 |
| Sullivans Island Post Office | Sullivans Island (SC) | 29482 |
| Charleston Post Office | Charleston (SC) | 29401 |
| East Bay Post Office | Charleston (SC) | 29403 |
| Isle Of Palm Post Office | Isle of Palms (SC) | 29451 |
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Other cities in Charleston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Charleston County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 139,714 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| North Charleston | 118,752 | The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina. |
| Hollywood | 5,268 | Town in South Carolina |
| Isle of Palms | 4,371 | City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States |
| Ravenel | 2,768 | Human settlement in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Folly Beach | 2,682 | City in South Carolina, United States |
| Lincolnville | 2,624 | City in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Seabrook Island | 1,880 | City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Sullivans Island | 1,791 | Island in the United States of America |
| Kiawah Island | 1,765 | City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Awendaw | 1,568 | City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Meggett | 1,304 | Town |
| McClellanville | 547 | Town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States |
| Rockville | 138 | Town in South Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Mount Pleasant distances to largest South Carolina cities
