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Pleasanton

Kansas · 1,186 residents (2025 est.) · 2.168 sq mi
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Pleasanton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,565. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,900. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,516
+9%since 2000
from 1,387 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
699 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 640 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+12%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,186 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Pleasanton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,565
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,714 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,811
+116%since 2000
from $13,309 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−10%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
42.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,350)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(48)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,437)
Black1.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(18)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other2.6%(39)
Diversity Score12.6%(191)
Diversity Score
13
+266%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 27.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
7.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.1%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 22.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+38.4 ptssince 2017
from 46.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% 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 Pleasanton, Kansas?

Pleasanton, Kansas has about 1,516 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pleasanton, Kansas?

The typical household in Pleasanton, Kansas earns about $49,565 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pleasanton, Kansas expensive?

In Pleasanton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $102,900, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Pleasanton, Kansas?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pleasanton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pleasanton, Kansas?

About 11.0% of people in Pleasanton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pleasanton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Pleasanton, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 285 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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