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Pleasant Valley

Alaska · 790 residents · 31.075 sq mi
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Pleasant Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $218,389. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
790
+27%since 2000
from 623 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
25 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+29%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
712674636598551990201020202024Pleasant Valley
2024790
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$218,389
+142%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,464 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,916
+286%since 2000
from $18,633 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
92.3%
+66.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.181
−38%since 2010
from 0.293 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing45.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing45.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
94.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−75.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(536)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(16)
Asian2.1%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(77)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(790)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.9%
+27.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.2%
+32.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.3 min
+72%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
37.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
88.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 80.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+82.0 ptssince 2017
from 18.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pleasant Valley, Alaska?

Pleasant Valley, Alaska has about 790 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pleasant Valley, Alaska?

The typical household in Pleasant Valley, Alaska earns about $218,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Pleasant Valley, Alaska?

About 56.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pleasant Valley, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pleasant Valley, Alaska?

About 0.0% of people in Pleasant Valley, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pleasant Valley, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Pleasant Valley, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 513 residents, a change of about 185 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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