Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin facts for kids
- There is also the Town of Mount Pleasant in Green County.
Quick facts for kids
Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin
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Aerial image of central Mount Pleasant (2009)
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Location within Racine County and Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Wisconsin |
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| County | Racine | |
| Settled | 1835 | |
| Township | 1842 | |
| Incorporated | 2003 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Board of Trustees | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 34.04 sq mi (88.15 km2) | |
| • Land | 33.88 sq mi (87.76 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) | |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 27,732 | |
| • Density | 799.28/sq mi (308.60/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | |
| Area code | 262 | |
| FIPS code | 55-54875 | |
| GNIS ID | 2012620 | |
| Website | mtpleasantwi.gov | |
Mount Pleasant is a village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. It is about 30 miles south of Milwaukee. It is also about 60 miles north of Chicago. In 2020, the village had a population of 27,732 people.
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The Story of Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant started as a town in 1842. A small group of people met to organize the settlement. In 1972, Mount Pleasant created rules for how land could be used. This gave local leaders more control over new buildings. On September 16, 2003, Mount Pleasant officially became a village. This happened after residents voted for it.
Where is Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant is a village in Racine County, Wisconsin. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 35.35 square miles. Most of this area, about 33.73 square miles, is land. The rest, about 1.62 square miles, is water. The local phone area code for Mount Pleasant is 262.
People of Mount Pleasant
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 26,197 people living in Mount Pleasant. There were 11,136 households and 7,395 families. The village had about 777 people per square mile. There were 11,827 homes, with about 351 homes per square mile.
Most people in the village were White (86.0%). Other groups included African American (6.7%), Asian (2.1%), and Native American (0.2%). About 8.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.4% of households had children under 18. More than half (54.1%) were married couples. About 29.2% of households were single people. About 14.3% of people living alone were 65 or older. The average household had 2.33 people. The average family had 2.86 people.
The average age in the village was 45.8 years. About 20.5% of residents were under 18. About 19.8% were 65 or older. The village was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
Mount Pleasant's Economy
In October 2017, a company called Foxconn announced a big plan. They said they would build a $10 billion factory in Mount Pleasant. This factory would make flat-panel TVs. Mount Pleasant offered Foxconn $860 million in tax help to get them to come. The village borrowed money to do this.
Mount Pleasant also said some homes were in 'blighted' areas. This meant residents had to move out for the project. Some landowners were offered more money for their property. Others were offered less. Some landowners went to court to try and stop the village. They did not want the village to use special laws to take their land for a private company.
Construction was supposed to start in 2018. The plan was for the factory to grow over five or more years. In March 2019, construction still had not begun. Foxconn then said they planned to have a working factory by the end of 2020. However, the factory would be smaller than first planned.
By November 2020, construction was still behind schedule. The company said this was because of problems from the COVID-19 pandemic. Even with only some construction, Foxconn was expected to be the biggest tax payer in the county. The company has not yet clearly said what exactly will be made at the 1,000-acre site.
In August 2023, The Washington Post reported that the factory was still not built. An article in July 2024 also mentioned that the factory was still missing. Many people have said the Foxconn project is an example of too much government help for a company. They also call it an unfair use of eminent domain. This is when the government takes private land for public use. In this case, it was for a private company.
Schools in Mount Pleasant
The public schools in Mount Pleasant are run by the Racine Unified School District. Several elementary schools serve different parts of the village. These include Dr. Jones, West Ridge, Schulte, and Gifford K–8 School. Mitchell and Gifford are K–8 schools that also serve as middle schools.
Case High School is located in Mount Pleasant. It serves almost all of the area. Some parts of the village go to Park High School in Racine.
The University of Wisconsin–Parkside is about two miles south of Mount Pleasant. It is in Kenosha. Gateway Technical College is also nearby.
Famous People from Mount Pleasant
- Alyssa Marie Bohm, who was chosen as Miss Wisconsin in 2019.
- Henry Herzog, a Wisconsin State Representative, businessman, and farmer. He owned a farm in the Town of Mount Pleasant.
- August Piper, a Wisconsin State Representative and farmer. He was born in the Town of Mount Pleasant and led the Mount Pleasant Town Board.
- Fred Venturelli, an NFL football player. He was buried in Mount Pleasant.
Images for kids
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Aerial image of central Mount Pleasant (2009)
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Flag of the Village of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin
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Location within Racine County and Wisconsin
See also
In Spanish: Mount Pleasant (Wisconsin) para niños
