Mount Pleasant, IA is a small city located in Henry County, Iowa with a population of 8,996 and a population density of 990 people per square mile. Although the US population density is much greater at 93 people per square mile, Mount Pleasant has plenty to offer its residents. There are several local businesses such as Four Corners Family Restaurant and Trevino's Mexican Restaurant for delicious meals and treats. Residents can take advantage of outdoor activities like golfing at Meadowbrook Golf Course or camping at Ernest Obrien County Park year-round. Other organizations include the Henry County Historical Museum, which provides educational resources about the history of the county, and MPAC providing arts and culture opportunities. Sports fans can enjoy events hosted by Iowa Wesleyan University such as Tiger Football Games and Men's Basketball games. All in all, Mount Pleasant provides fun entertainment to its inhabitants as well as historical education about the area.
The population in Mount Pleasant is 8,996. There are 1,047 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mount Pleasant is 39, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mount Pleasant is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mount Pleasant
- 45.6% are married
- 15.2% are divorced
- 29.5% are married with children
- 20.0% have children, but are single
Race in Mount Pleasant
- 80.4% are White
- 4.4% are Black
- 5.4% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 6.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander