Mount Pleasant, Texas
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Mount Pleasant is the county seat and largest city of Titus County
in the U.S. state
of Texas
. As of the 2000 census, Mount Pleasant's population was 13,935. It is the county seat
of Titus County
, and is situated in Northeast Texas
. This town, by city ordinance, is dry (unable) to sell alcoholic beverages. Mount Pleasant, Texas has grown since the 2000 Census population. As of 2010, Mount Pleasant Texas has a population of 15,564. A major project is underway to build a 271 loop bypass around Mount Pleasant.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 12.7 square miles (33.0 km²), of which, 12.5 square miles (32.5 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of water.
of 2000, there were 13,935 people, 4,558 households, and 3,208 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,112.0 people per square mile (429.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 56.70% White, 16.00% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 23.57% from other races
, and 2.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 40.65% of the population.
There were 696 households out of which 21% had children under the age of 6 living with them, 36% were married couples
living together, 4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 5.55.
In the city the population was spread out with 31.2% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 20 years. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,805, and the median income for a family was $32,331. Males had a median income of $22,629 versus $17,080 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,190. About 20.3% of families and 22.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.7% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.
(TDCJ) operates the Mount Pleasant District Parole Office in Mount Pleasant.
The United States Postal Service
operates the Mount Pleasant Post Office.
, as well as Chapel Hill Independent School District
, and has just recently taken Harts Bluff Independent School District
out of their district. Northeast Texas Community College
is also located in Titus County.
Band is offered to students beginning in 6th grade. The high school "GOIN' GOLD" marching band has made superior ratings in UIL contest, and made State Finals in the 90s. For the 2009 season, the marching band is performing music from Moulin Rouge!, including Nature Boy, Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend, and Rhythm Of The Night. The head director is Mr. Dick Eckstine, and the assistant directors are Jim Jordan, Joe Woodson, Karen Lucket, and Sherie Sullivan.
Chapel Hill High School is a 2A school, and is home to the Red Devils.
Titus County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 28,118 people, 9,552 households, and 7,154 families residing in the county. The population density was 68 people per square mile . There were 10,675 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. As of the 2000 census, Mount Pleasant's population was 13,935. It is the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Titus County
Titus County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 28,118 people, 9,552 households, and 7,154 families residing in the county. The population density was 68 people per square mile . There were 10,675 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile...
, and is situated in Northeast Texas
Northeast Texas
Northeast Texas is a region in the northeast corner of the U.S. state of Texas. It is geographically centered around two metropolitan areas strung along Interstate 20: Tyler in the west and Longview/Marshall to the east...
. This town, by city ordinance, is dry (unable) to sell alcoholic beverages. Mount Pleasant, Texas has grown since the 2000 Census population. As of 2010, Mount Pleasant Texas has a population of 15,564. A major project is underway to build a 271 loop bypass around Mount Pleasant.
Geography
Mount Pleasant is located at 33°9′28"N 94°58′12"W (33.157891, -94.970084).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 12.7 square miles (33.0 km²), of which, 12.5 square miles (32.5 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square mile (0.517997622 km²) of water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 13,935 people, 4,558 households, and 3,208 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,112.0 people per square mile (429.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 56.70% White, 16.00% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 23.57% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 2.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 40.65% of the population.
There were 696 households out of which 21% had children under the age of 6 living with them, 36% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 5.55.
In the city the population was spread out with 31.2% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 20 years. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,805, and the median income for a family was $32,331. Males had a median income of $22,629 versus $17,080 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,190. About 20.3% of families and 22.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.7% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.
Government and infrastructure
The Texas Department of Criminal JusticeTexas Department of Criminal Justice
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is a department of the government of the state of Texas. The TDCJ is responsible for statewide criminal justice for adult offenders, including managing offenders in state prisons, state jails and private correctional facilities, funding and certain...
(TDCJ) operates the Mount Pleasant District Parole Office in Mount Pleasant.
The United States Postal Service
United States Postal Service
The United States Postal Service is an independent agency of the United States government responsible for providing postal service in the United States...
operates the Mount Pleasant Post Office.
Education
The City of Mount Pleasant is served by the Mount Pleasant Independent School DistrictMount Pleasant Independent School District
Mount Pleasant Independent School District is a public school district based in Mount Pleasant, Texas .In addition to students in the Mount Pleasant area, the district also serves high school students from Harts Bluff Independent School District....
, as well as Chapel Hill Independent School District
Chapel Hill Independent School District (Titus County, Texas)
Chapel Hill Independent School District is a public school district located in southeastern Titus County, Texas .Chapel Hill ISD has three schools on the same campus location - Chapel Hill High , Chapel Hill Junior High , and Chapel Hill Elementary...
, and has just recently taken Harts Bluff Independent School District
Harts Bluff Independent School District
Harts Bluff Independent School District is a public school district in Titus County, Texas . The district is completely surrounded by the Mount Pleasant Independent School District....
out of their district. Northeast Texas Community College
Northeast Texas Community College
Northeast Texas Community College is a community college serving the Northeast Texas region. The campus is set on in rural Titus County near the community of Chapel Hill, approximately seven miles southeast of Mount Pleasant, the county seat....
is also located in Titus County.
Sports/Extracurricular
Mount Pleasant High School is a 4A school, and is home to the Tigers. There are 5 football teams in the MP district. These include the 7th grade, 8th grade, Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity teams. The Varsity went 1-9 in their 2010 season. The Junior Varsity went 1-9, also. The Freshmen team went 10-0.Band is offered to students beginning in 6th grade. The high school "GOIN' GOLD" marching band has made superior ratings in UIL contest, and made State Finals in the 90s. For the 2009 season, the marching band is performing music from Moulin Rouge!, including Nature Boy, Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend, and Rhythm Of The Night. The head director is Mr. Dick Eckstine, and the assistant directors are Jim Jordan, Joe Woodson, Karen Lucket, and Sherie Sullivan.
Chapel Hill High School is a 2A school, and is home to the Red Devils.
Famous natives
- Barry MinterBarry MinterBarry Antoine Minter is a former National Football League linebacker for the Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns.Minter played college football for the University of Tulsa...
- former National Football LeagueNational Football LeagueThe National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
linebacker for the Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns. Minter appeared in 16 games for Cleveland in 2001 before retiring back to Mount Pleasant were he owns 2 dry cleaners. - Basil Mitchell - former NFL running back for the Green Bay Packers.
- Bill RatliffBill RatliffWilliam Roark Ratliff, known as Bill Ratliff , is a Texas politician who served as a member of the Texas State Senate from 1988 to 2004. Between 2000 and 2003 he served as Lieutenant Governor of Texas, after former lieutenant governor Rick Perry succeeded to the governorship to replace George W...
- politician - Chaun ThompsonChaun ThompsonChaun Thompson is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
- American football player who currently plays linebacker for the Houston Texans. - Maury BufordMaury BufordMaury Anthony Buford was an American football punter in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers, the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants. Buford attended Texas Tech and was selected by the Chargers in the 1982 NFL Draft. He won a Super Bowl ring as a member of the 1985 Chicago...
- punter for 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl Team. Graduated from Texas Tech. - Norm DukeNorm DukeNorm Duke is an American professional bowler currently on the Professional Bowlers Association Tour. He has bowled 58 perfect 300 games in PBA competition, including the 15th televised 300 game in PBA Tour history on January 5, 2003....
- PBAProfessional Bowlers AssociationThe Professional Bowlers Association is the major sanctioning body for the sport of professional ten-pin bowling in the United States. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the PBA membership consists of almost 4,300 members worldwide...
bowler - Ray PriceRay Price (musician)Ray Price is an American country music singer, songwriter and guitarist. His wide-ranging baritone has often been praised as among the best male voices of country music...
- Country music singer - Krista BranchKrista BranchKrista Branch is a singer from East Texas. Branch was a contestant on American Idol, but was eliminated early in the process. She is known for her 2010 single "I Am America" that has been called the anthem of the Tea Party movement. The song became the official song of Herman Cain's presidential...
- singer of the song "I Am America" that has been called the anthem of the Tea Party movementTea Party movementThe Tea Party movement is an American populist political movement that is generally recognized as conservative and libertarian, and has sponsored protests and supported political candidates since 2009...
Points of interest
- City of Mount Pleasant Courthouse - Located at the Downtown Square, the Courthouse is an historical part of Mount Pleasant, and it has burned down 3 times since 1850 with the latest being in the 60's, and all county records were destroyed in the fire
- Downtown Square, which is bordered by several locally owned businesses.
- Mount Pleasant is the home to Wal-Mart's first store in Texas.
- Radar, the world's tallest living horse (2006–08), lived in Mount Pleasant (however, Goliath was recorded as the world's tallest living horse in 2005 by Guinness Book of World Records).