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Mount Pleasant, MS
Census-designated place in Marshall County, Mississippi.
Population
391
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
163
ZIP codes
0
Mount Pleasant and its ZIP codes
Mount Pleasant at a glance
- Mount Pleasant is about 2.6 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marshall County. PPP loans are for Mount Pleasant.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,875
11,694 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,141
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$279M
FY 2026, $8,264 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Mount Pleasant, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
381
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
54.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mount Pleasant, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Mount Pleasant
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rossville, TNTown | 5.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Piperton, TNCity | 8.3 mi | 27.2 |
| Red BanksCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2.7 |
| VictoriaCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Moscow, TNCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| ByhaliaTown | 11 mi | 7.1 |
| Collierville, TNTown | 12 mi | 36.7 |
| LamarCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Holly SpringsCity | 14 mi | 12.8 |
| Williston, TNCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Germantown, TNCity | 17 mi | 20 |
| La Grange, TNTown | 17 mi | 2 |
| Snow Lake ShoresTown | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Oakland, TNTown | 19 mi | 10.5 |
| Olive BranchCity | 19 mi | 55.8 |
| Grand Junction, TNCity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mount Pleasant, MS in?
- Mount Pleasant is in Marshall County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Mount Pleasant, MS?
- About 391 people live in Mount Pleasant, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mount Pleasant?
- Nearby places include Rossville, TN (5.5 mi), Piperton, TN (8.3 mi), Red Banks (8.6 mi), Victoria (9.3 mi), Moscow, TN (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023