Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is 92,662 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest city in South Carolina. The median household income is $121,364, the median home value is $667,100, and the median age is 42.8.

The population has grown 39.5% since 2010 (68,509 → 95,604).

92,662

Population

1866

People / sq mi

$121,364

Median Income

$667,100

Median Home Value

Mount Pleasant covers 49.7 sq mi of land at 1866 people per square mile.

About Mount Pleasant, SC

Mount Pleasant is a city in South Carolina with a population of 92,662. It ranks #4 among cities in South Carolina by population. The median age is 42.8, older than the national median. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

The median household income in Mount Pleasant is $121,364, above the US median of $74,580. 3.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $667,100, with monthly rent averaging $2,026. The homeownership rate of 73.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Mount Pleasant reflects 66.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 23.2% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.2 minutes each way.

Mount Pleasant town Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Mount Pleasant town had a population of 68,509 in 2010 and 95,604 in 2024, a 39.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 95,604 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.42%.

95,604

Population (2024)

68,509

Population (2010)

95,604

Peak (2024)

2.42%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	68,509	-	-	estimate
2011	69,807	+1,298	+1.89%	estimate
2012	72,172	+2,365	+3.39%	estimate
2013	74,906	+2,734	+3.79%	estimate
2014	77,937	+3,031	+4.05%	estimate
2015	81,617	+3,680	+4.72%	estimate
2016	84,476	+2,859	+3.50%	estimate
2017	87,295	+2,819	+3.34%	estimate
2018	89,869	+2,574	+2.95%	estimate
2019	91,684	+1,815	+2.02%	estimate
2020	91,251	-433	-0.47%	estimate
2021	92,962	+1,711	+1.88%	estimate
2022	94,688	+1,726	+1.86%	estimate
2023	95,495	+807	+0.85%	estimate
2024	95,604	+109	+0.11%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	91.2%
Black or African American	2.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$121,364

Median Household Income

$69,719

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$667,100

Median Home Value

$2,026

Median Rent

73.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.7%

High School+

66.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.3%

Drive Alone

69.3%

Public Transit

23.2%

Work From Home

25.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

61.1%

Foreign Born

94.3%

Non-English at Home

7.6%

Veterans

7.7%

With Disability

95.8%

Health Insurance

97.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	21.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	20.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	11.2%
Information	8.8%
Manufacturing	7.8%
Construction	5.6%
Public Administration	4.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.0%
Retail Trade	3.4%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.4%
Agriculture & Mining	0.5%

Largest cities in South Carolina

Charleston (152,014)Columbia (138,019)North Charleston (117,460)Rock Hill (74,769)Greenville (71,755)Summerville (51,262)Goose Creek (46,964)Sumter (43,065)Florence (40,205)Greer (39,191)View all South Carolina cities →

Largest counties in South Carolina

Greenville County (537,575)Richland County (418,725)Charleston County (414,711)Horry County (368,937)Spartanburg County (338,096)

Part of South Carolina

South Carolina demographic profile All South Carolina data →

Metro areas in South Carolina

Charlotte (2,712,818)Greenville (945,301)Columbia (839,868)Charleston (817,756)Augusta (618,022)Myrtle Beach (368,937)Spartanburg (365,086)Hilton Head Island (222,781)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina has a population of 92,662 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest city in South Carolina.

The median household income in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is $121,364, with 3.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is $667,100, with median monthly rent at $2,026 and a homeownership rate of 73.7%.

The median age in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is 42.8 years. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

The population has grown 39.5% since 2010 (68,509 → 95,604).