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Pleasant Hill

Louisiana · 617 residents · 1.615 sq mi
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Pleasant Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,094. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 169 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 36.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
617
−22%since 2000
from 786 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
382 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+3%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5116087058018981990201020202024Pleasant Hill
2024605
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,094
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,068 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,031
+75%since 2000
from $13,188 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$452
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
44.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(457)
Black34.6%(272)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(481)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(306)
Black44.4%(274)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.7%(60)
Diversity Score74.1%(457)
Diversity Score
74
+21%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+1%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
62.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana?

Pleasant Hill, Louisiana has about 617 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana earns about $21,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pleasant Hill, Louisiana expensive?

In Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana?

About 36.0% of people in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pleasant Hill, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Pleasant Hill, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 207 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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