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Mount Pleasant, NC
Town in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
Population
2,230
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
615
ZIP codes
0
Mount Pleasant and its ZIP codes
Mount Pleasant at a glance
- Mount Pleasant is about 2.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $90,795, 25% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $306,500 (6% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,178 a month.
Local data for Mount Pleasant, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mount Pleasant, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,795
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$306,500
Median rent
$1,178/mo
Homeownership
74.5%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (391), Irish Americans (173), Italian Americans (83).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cabarrus County. PPP loans are for Mount Pleasant.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,049
91,560 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,113
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $5,238 per person
How people get to work
Mount Pleasant, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home17.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mount Pleasant, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
532
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
434
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 29°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mount Pleasant, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.6%
U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Mount Pleasant
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MillingportCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 5.7 |
| LocustCity | 8.5 mi | 8.2 |
| MisenheimerVillage | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| Red CrossTown | 10 mi | 3.7 |
| Gold HillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| ConcordCity | 11 mi | 64.7 |
| RockwellTown | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| MidlandTown | 11 mi | 13.3 |
| StanfieldTown | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| RichfieldTown | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| New LondonTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| KannapolisCity | 13 mi | 34.9 |
| HarrisburgTown | 13 mi | 12.6 |
| OakboroTown | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| FaithTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| AlbemarleCity | 14 mi | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mount Pleasant, NC in?
- Mount Pleasant is in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Mount Pleasant, NC?
- About 2,230 people live in Mount Pleasant, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mount Pleasant?
- Nearby places include Millingport (7.2 mi), Locust (8.5 mi), Misenheimer (10 mi), Red Cross (10 mi), Gold Hill (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023