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Mount Pleasant, MI

Mount Pleasant is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is the county seat of Isabella County, which is part of Central Michigan. The population of Mount Pleasant was 21,688 as of the 2020 census. The city is surrounded by Union Charter Township but is politically independent. 

Part of the city (with a population of 8,741) is located within the Isabella Indian Reservation, the base of the federally recognized Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Nation. The tribe's Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in nearby Chippewa Township is also within the reservation boundaries. 

Mount Pleasant is home to the main campuses of Central Michigan University, one of the largest universities in the state with 20,000 students at Mount Pleasant, and Mid Michigan Community College. The student population nearly doubles the population of the city during the academic year, making it a college town. Despite its name, the surrounding area is mostly flat and does not feature any mountains or hills.

Until the mid-19th century, this area was occupied by historical bands of the Ojibwa people, known by English speakers as the Chippewa. In the early decades of the century, they ceded vast amounts of land to the United States government, which wanted to enable settlement by European Americans. The Federal Graduation Act of 1854 allowed settlers to purchase land from the government at discount rates, and the first white settlers began to arrive in what became Mount Pleasant. Under the Treaty of 1855, the Ojibwa bands (Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Nation) from the Saginaw, Swan Creek, and Black Rivers were relocated to land in Isabella County (Isabella Indian Reservation). 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.83 square miles (20.28 km2), of which 7.74 square miles (20.05 km2) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2) is water. The Chippewa River runs through the city. Mount Pleasant is located approximately 61 miles (98 km) north of Lansing, Michigan's state capital, along US 127. 

Mount Pleasant places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Evolution Hot Yoga offers a variety of yoga classes in a heated environment to enhance flexibility and detoxification. Island Park Fitness boasts state-of-the-art equipment, personal training, and a range of group fitness classes. Soaring Eagle Spa and Salon delivers a luxurious experience with a comprehensive menu of massages, body treatments, and skin care services. Essential Elements Massage & Wellness provides therapeutic massages tailored to individual needs for pain relief and relaxation. McLaren Central Michigan Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Planet Fitness offers comprehensive fitness services including group classes and personal training.

Top sites in Mount Pleasant, MI are Island Park, Pickens Fields, and Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum.

Population: 21,090 (2024). ZIP codes: 48804 (P.O. Box); 48858 (general); 48859 (CMU). Area code: 989. Elevation: 771 ft (235 m). Area: 7.81 sq mi (20.23 km2).

FAQs

Is Mt. Pleasant, MI a good place to live?

Surrounded by lakes, rivers, forests, and healthy farmland, Mt. Pleasant offers its residents, businesses, and visitors a vibrant place to live, work, learn and play. Located in Michigan's lower peninsula, Mt. Pleasant has a rich and diversified history. Almost since the earliest days, the City’s local government has been recognized throughout the state as an innovative yet sound and stable citizen-based service provider.

What are the demographics of Mt. Pleasant, MI?

Mount Pleasant, MI is home to a population of 21.8k people, of which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 5.48% of Mount Pleasant, MI residents were born outside of the country (1.2k people). In 2022, there were 16.7 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (17.5k people) in Mount Pleasant, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.05k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 971 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the crime rate in Mt. Pleasant, MI?

The crime rate in Mount Pleasant is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 25 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Mount Pleasant is 1 in 40. Based on FBI crime data, Mount Pleasant is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Michigan, Mount Pleasant has a crime rate that is higher than 90% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Mount Pleasant

Data USA

Neighborhood Scout

Island Park

Pickens Fields

Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum

Evolution Hot Yoga

Island Park Fitness

Soaring Eagle Spa and Salon

Essential Elements Massage & Wellness

McLaren Central Michigan Hospital

Planet Fitness

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