Mount Pleasant, Texas
Mount Pleasant is a city in Titus County, Texas, in East Texas, about 47 miles north of Longview as the crow flies, with a population of about 16,238.
Titus
County
16,238
Population
East Texas
Region
20.3 sq mi
Land Area
47 mi
straight line to Longview
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Mount Pleasant on Wikipedia
Mount Pleasant City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Mount Pleasant.
Major roads: FM 899 · I-30 · State Hwy 49 · State Spur 134 · US Hwy 271 · US Hwy 271 Bus · US Hwy 67 · Ferguson Rd/us Hwy 271
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Mount Pleasant from our research
What we've verified about Mount Pleasant, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- Founded in 1848 as the seat of Titus County, shaped by the railroad, the poultry industry, and a remarkable cultural transformation. Details →
- Dining
- 46 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Mexican & Tex-Mex · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Burgers & American; 4 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 19 public schools within 12 miles, across 4 districts and charters, mainly Mount Pleasant ISD, Pittsburg ISD and Harts Bluff ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- Electricity from SWEPCO (regulated, no plan shopping), city water, and cable and fiber internet in Titus County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Lake Bob Sandlin (10 mi), Daingerfield (19 mi), Cooper Lake - South Sulphur Unit (41 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Monticello (7 mi), Lake Bob Sandlin (9 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 5 licensed plumbers, 4 licensed HVAC contractors and 15 licensed electricians serve Mount Pleasant. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Mount Pleasant, Texas
Titus County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Mount Pleasant in Titus County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Mount Pleasant in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
Thinking about moving to East Texas? A fact-checked guide to healthcare, schools, getting around, weather, and daily life in Tyler, Jacksonville, and the towns around them.
Read Guide →Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
Read Guide →Retiring in East Texas: Why Retirees Love It Here
Retiring in East Texas: Tyler's trauma-designated hospitals, Texas 65+ school-tax exemptions, lake towns like Gun Barrel City and Hideaway, and sourced drive times and weather.
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