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Mount Pleasant, PA
Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Population
4,199
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
4,194
ZIP codes
0
Mount Pleasant and its ZIP codes
Mount Pleasant at a glance
- Mount Pleasant is about 14 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 340th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $51,820, 34% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,000 (44% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $721 a month.
Local data for Mount Pleasant, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mount Pleasant, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,820
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$143,000
Median rent
$721/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
51.0
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,126), German Americans (1,002), Polish Americans (530).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Westmoreland County. PPP loans are for Mount Pleasant.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,651
128,972 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,110
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $7,690 per person
How people get to work
Mount Pleasant, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mount Pleasant, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,705
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
752
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 21°F
43.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Mount Pleasant
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ScottdaleBorough | 4.3 mi | 1.2 |
| NorveltCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.8 |
| Bear RocksCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.2 |
| EversonBorough | 4.8 mi | 0.2 |
| HunkerBorough | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| CalumetCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.2 |
| MammothCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2 |
| New StantonBorough | 5.8 mi | 4 |
| YoungwoodBorough | 6.4 mi | 1.9 |
| WyanoCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.2 |
| YukonCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| South GreensburgBorough | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| DonegalBorough | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| MadisonBorough | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| DawsonBorough | 9.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Southwest GreensburgBorough | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mount Pleasant, PA in?
- Mount Pleasant is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Mount Pleasant, PA?
- About 4,199 people live in Mount Pleasant, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mount Pleasant?
- Nearby places include Scottdale (4.3 mi), Norvelt (4.5 mi), Bear Rocks (4.6 mi), Everson (4.8 mi), Hunker (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023