Community Profile

Summary

The Town of Mount Pleasant is a coastal community surrounded by sensitive ecosystems located on the east side of the Charleston Harbor and the tidal Wando River. The Town is approximately 52.6 square miles, of which 45.1 square miles is land and 7.5 square miles is water. Over the last few decades, Mount Pleasant experienced a period of momentous population growth and land development. The health and sustainability of our natural resources has a direct relationship with land development, therefore, we are working to direct development towards more sustainable practices while also protecting and enhancing our current greenspace.