Mount Pleasant, Illinois
Mount Pleasant: Township of Illinois
About
Mount Pleasant is a township located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,939 and a population density of 138 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,670 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Mount Pleasant
| Population : | 4,670 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Union County |
| Postal code : | 61270 |
| Area : | 35.84 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:40:59 (10th July 2025) |
| Density : | 130 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.76% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mount Pleasant is located at 37°27'7"N 89°4'25"W (37.4520000, -89.0736900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mount Pleasant decreased by 5.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,939 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,930 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,888 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,865 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,887 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,878 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,839 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,796 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,748 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,717 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,670 | -1.01% | estimation process |
Schools in Mount Pleasant
College & universities near Mount Pleasant, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148821 | Shawnee Community College | Ullin (IL) | 62992 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mount Pleasant, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Mount Pleasant
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Buncomb Post Office | Buncombe (IL) | 62912 |
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Other cities in Union County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Anna | 4,059 | City in Union County, Illinois, United States |
| Jonesboro | 1,677 | City in Union County, Illinois, United States |
| Cobden | 1,053 | Village in Union County, Illinois, United States |
| Dongola | 672 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Alto Pass | 360 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Mason | 333 | |
| Saratoga | 255 | Township in Marshall County, Illinois |
| Mill Creek | 64 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Mount Pleasant distances to largest Illinois cities
