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Mount Pleasant, Texas

Introduction to Mount Pleasant, Texas

Mount Pleasant, Texas, in Titus county, is 47 miles N of Longview, Texas (center to center) and 109 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 13,935.

Mount Pleasant History

Mount Pleasant was initially occupied by the Caddo Indians. It was first settled in the 1830s and became the county seat of the newly formed Titus County, in 1846, the main cash crops of the area were cotton and corn. The city also served as a confederate transportation depot during the Civil War. The first railroads arrived in Mount Pleasant in the 1870s. The city was incorporated on September 17, 1900. T. C. Hutchings became the first mayor of Mount Pleasant.

Mount Pleasant and nearby Attractions

  • Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
  • Legends and Lawless Museum
  • Dellwood Park
  • Mount Pleasant Historical Museum
  • Franklin County Museum
  • Florey - Meriwether Home

Things To Do In Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant offers numerous recreational facilities both for its residents and visitors. The Oaklawn Park, Jurney Park, Fair Park, Sam Parker Field, and Edwards Park are some of the local parks and playgrounds. At Dellwood Park you can relax on the deck that overlooks a beautiful reflecting pond. The Legends and Lawless Museum, Daingerfield State Park, and Flight of the Phoenix Aviation Museum are also worth visiting.

Mount Pleasant Transportation

Flights can be availed from Cox Field Airport.

Mount Pleasant Higher Education

Northeast Texas Community College is the local college. Tyler Junior College, The University of Texas at Tyler, and Kilgore College also offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

Mount Pleasant strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMount Pleasant Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Mount Pleasant Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Mount Pleasant, TX

Comparing Mount Pleasant to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men25
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults36
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income13
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home23
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Affordability of Rents86
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
Low Violent Crime32

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