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Pleasant Plain

Iowa · 93 residents · 1.013 sq mi
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Pleasant Plain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $9,833. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $9,999. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 80% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
93
−29%since 2000
from 131 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 129 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.5
+34%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3864901161421990201020202024Pleasant Plain
202492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$9,833
−72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,761
−25%since 2000
from $14,282 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
56.2%
+31.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade43.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−24.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
12.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
75.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.0
−36%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(131)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(92)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other41.2%(38)
Diversity Score53%(49)
Diversity Score
53
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+164%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.9%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
Female
28.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.2%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pleasant Plain, Iowa?

Pleasant Plain, Iowa has about 93 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pleasant Plain, Iowa earns about $9,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pleasant Plain, Iowa expensive?

In Pleasant Plain, Iowa, the median home is worth about $9,999.

How educated are people in Pleasant Plain, Iowa?

About 2.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pleasant Plain, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pleasant Plain, Iowa?

About 56.2% of people in Pleasant Plain, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pleasant Plain, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Pleasant Plain, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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