CensusEasy
CITY

Pleasant Grove

Maryland · 252 residents · 1.596 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Cumberland micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Pleasant Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $141,700. With a median age of 63.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
252
−1%since 2023
from 254 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
158 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 159 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
63.7
+1%since 2023
from 63.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
217322428533638201020202024Pleasant Grove
2024252
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $56,129 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,803
−7%since 2023
from $38,359 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
+6%since 2023
from 0.313 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $152,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 78.3% in 2023
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−7%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
RELATED:See current rent listings in Pleasant Grove on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(246)
Black2.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score7.7%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(246)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(3)
Diversity Score5.8%(15)
Diversity Score
6
−24%since 2023
from 8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 91.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 59.1% in 2023
Female
44.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
43.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 37.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 66.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Pleasant Grove

Ellenton
Pop 220
Oliver
Pop 223
Pulaski
Pop 231
West Canaveral Groves
Pop 224
Places similar to Pleasant Grove
Head to head

Compare Pleasant Grove to nearby cities

PLEASANT GROVE VS
Cumberland
Income$48,162−14%
Home value$123,200−13%
Population18,799+7360%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PLEASANT GROVE VS
Martinsburg
Income$59,555+6%
Home value$240,000+69%
Population19,211+7523%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PLEASANT GROVE VS
Winchester
Income$63,974+14%
Home value$343,000+142%
Population28,272+11119%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PLEASANT GROVE VS
Johnstown
Income$37,888−33%
Home value$45,400−68%
Population17,654+6906%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Pleasant Grove, Maryland?

Pleasant Grove, Maryland has about 252 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pleasant Grove, Maryland?

The typical household in Pleasant Grove, Maryland earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pleasant Grove, Maryland expensive?

In Pleasant Grove, Maryland, the median home is worth about $141,700.

How educated are people in Pleasant Grove, Maryland?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pleasant Grove, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pleasant Grove, Maryland?

About 13.9% of people in Pleasant Grove, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Maryland
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Pleasant Grove with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →