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Pleasant Valley

Missouri · 2,961 residents · 1.255 sq mi
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Pleasant Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,375. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $133,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,961
−11%since 2000
from 3,321 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,359 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 2,646 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+10%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Pleasant Valley
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,375
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,684 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,000
+7%since 2000
from $26,084 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.2%
US avg: 7%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration11.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$849
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+14%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(3,063)
Black2.1%(69)
Hispanic / Latino3%(98)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(458)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(2,574)
Black4.5%(134)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(139)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other5.5%(162)
Diversity Score33.3%(985)
Diversity Score
33
+141%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pleasant Valley, Missouri?

Pleasant Valley, Missouri has about 2,961 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pleasant Valley, Missouri?

The typical household in Pleasant Valley, Missouri earns about $59,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pleasant Valley, Missouri expensive?

In Pleasant Valley, Missouri, the median home is worth about $133,500, and the typical rent is about $849 a month.

How educated are people in Pleasant Valley, Missouri?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pleasant Valley, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pleasant Valley, Missouri?

About 5.4% of people in Pleasant Valley, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pleasant Valley, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Pleasant Valley, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 198 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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