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Pleasant Hill

Iowa · 10,147 residents · 10.813 sq mi
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Pleasant Hill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,612. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,077 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $215,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,147
+100%since 2000
from 5,070 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.6
+11%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K7K10K12K1990201020202024Pleasant Hill
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.1%(621)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(679)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.4%(746)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.5%(664)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(515)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.2%(1,241)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.7%(1,393)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.1%(1,225)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.2%(1,235)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.4%(1,058)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.5%(563)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2%(207)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,612
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,694 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,893
+34%since 2000
from $25,316 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,039
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $607 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+20%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Pleasant Hill on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(4,762)
Black0.8%(40)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(123)
Asian1.6%(83)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(8,392)
Black3.5%(356)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(646)
Asian2.8%(287)
Other3.4%(341)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.8%(382)
Puerto Rican0.2%(16)
Cuban0.1%(9)
Dominican0.1%(8)
Chilean0%(1)
Asian origin
Chinese2.3%(228)
Thai2.1%(207)
Laotian0.3%(26)
Sri Lankan0.2%(20)
Japanese0.1%(10)
Vietnamese0.1%(8)
Filipino0.1%(6)
Ancestry
German27.2%(2,713)
Irish17.5%(1,738)
English8%(793)
Dutch8%(792)
Norwegian5.4%(537)
Swedish3.3%(331)
Czech2.2%(222)
Italian2.1%(206)
French1.9%(189)
Welsh1.8%(175)
American1.7%(169)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.5%(152)
Scotch-Irish1.4%(137)
Bulgarian1.3%(133)
Polish0.7%(74)
Danish0.6%(60)
Austrian0.4%(36)
Croatian0.3%(33)
Belgian0.2%(19)
Egyptian0.2%(17)
British0.2%(15)
Swiss0.2%(15)
Hungarian0.1%(13)
Ukrainian0.1%(11)
Finnish0.1%(10)
Romanian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+92%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 80.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.2%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.9%(1,174)
Married65.5%(2,658)
Widowed1.3%(51)
Divorced4.3%(176)
Women 15+
Never married23.6%(1,150)
Married50.4%(2,452)
Widowed6.9%(334)
Divorced19.1%(932)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pleasant Hill, Iowa?

Pleasant Hill, Iowa has about 10,147 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pleasant Hill, Iowa?

The typical household in Pleasant Hill, Iowa earns about $74,612 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pleasant Hill, Iowa expensive?

In Pleasant Hill, Iowa, the median home is worth about $215,200, and the typical rent is about $1,039 a month.

How educated are people in Pleasant Hill, Iowa?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pleasant Hill, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pleasant Hill, Iowa?

About 6.9% of people in Pleasant Hill, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pleasant Hill, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Pleasant Hill, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,471 residents, a change of about 176 percent over that period.

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

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