Mount Pleasant, North Carolina
Mount Pleasant: town in North Carolina, United States
About
Mount Pleasant is a town located in the county of Avery in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,652 and a population density of 191 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,226 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Mount Pleasant
| Population | 2,226 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Avery County |
| Postal code | 28124 |
| Phone Area Codes | 704 |
| Area | 8.65 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.0521,-81.9554 |
| Altitude | 650 feet / 198 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:25:42 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 257 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 25.79% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Mount Pleasant is located at 36°3'7"N 81°57'19"W (36.0520700, -81.9553900).
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Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Mount Pleasant increased by 25.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,652 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,899 | 13.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,926 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,950 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,991 | 2.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,032 | 2.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,092 | 2.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,138 | 2.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,178 | 1.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,222 | 1.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,226 | 0.18% | estimation process |
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mount Pleasant, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198808 | Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk (NC) | 28604 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mount Pleasant, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Mount Pleasant.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Crossnor Post Office | Crossnore (NC) | 28616 |
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Other cities in Avery County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Avery County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Gilead | 1,141 | Town in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States |
| Banner Elk | 1,082 | Township in Avery County, North Carolina |
| Newland | 694 | City in North Carolina |
| Elk Park | 450 | Township in Avery County, North Carolina |
| Crossnore | 231 | Town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States |
| Seven Devils | 203 | Human settlement in Watauga County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Sugar Mountain | 197 | Village in Avery County, North Carolina, United States |
| Grandfather | 24 | Village in Avery County, North Carolina, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Mount Pleasant distances to largest North Carolina cities