Mount Pleasant, Mississippi facts for kids
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Mount Pleasant, Mississippi
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 Mount Pleasant, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Mount Pleasant, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Marshall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.40 sq mi (6.20 km2) |
| • Land | 2.40 sq mi (6.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 293 |
| • Density | 122.34/sq mi (47.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 674210 |
| FIPS Code | 28-49640 |
Mount Pleasant (or Mt. Pleasant) is a small community in Marshall County, Mississippi, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, even though it doesn't have its own local government like a city.
Mount Pleasant is located along U.S. Highway 72 and State Highway 311. The community has a volunteer fire department and a school that teaches students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The first time Mount Pleasant was officially listed as a CDP was in the 2020 Census. At that time, its population was 293 people.
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Where is Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant is in the northern part of Marshall County, Mississippi. It is less than 3 miles south of the Tennessee state border.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Highway 72 is a four-lane road that goes through the north side of Mount Pleasant. If you travel east on Highway 72, you can reach Corinth, which is about 57 miles away. If you go northwest, you'll get to Collierville, Tennessee, in about 11 miles, and Memphis in about 34 miles.
Mississippi Highway 311 goes south from Mount Pleasant. It leads to Holly Springs, which is about 14 miles away. Holly Springs is the main town and county seat for Marshall County.
Nearby Communities
Other small communities close to Mount Pleasant include Cayce to the west, Taska to the southwest, and Slayden to the east.
Land and Water
The U.S. Census Bureau says that the Mount Pleasant CDP covers an area of 2.4 square miles. All of this area is land. Little Coldwater Creek forms the southern edge of the CDP. This creek flows west and is a branch of the Coldwater River. The Coldwater River is part of the larger Tallahatchie River system.
Who Lives in Mount Pleasant?
This section talks about the demographics of Mount Pleasant. Demographics are facts about the people who live in a place, like their age, gender, and ethnic background.
Population Count
The latest official count of people living in Mount Pleasant was in the 2020 United States Census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 293 | — | |
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2020 Census Details
The table below shows a detailed look at the population of Mount Pleasant from the 2020 Census.
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 250 | 85.32% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 31 | 10.58% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 0.34% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 4 | 1.37% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7 | 2.39% |
| Total | 293 | 100.00% |
Note: The US Census counts Hispanic/Latino people as an ethnic group. This table separates them from the racial categories. People who are Hispanic/Latino can be of any race.
Famous People from Mount Pleasant
Some notable people have connections to Mount Pleasant:
- Joseph N. Brown: He was a member of the Mississippi Senate, which is part of the state's government, from 1918 to 1922.
- Benn Karr: He was a pitcher in Major League Baseball, which is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada.
