CITY
Pleasant Plains
New Jersey · 468 residents · 3.215 sq mi
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Population has declined 13% since 2023. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $598,200. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% 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
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024468
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information47.1%
Retail trade13.9%
Other services9.2%
Public administration9.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
$598,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $576,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(251)
Black21.1%(113)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(11)
Asian24.8%(133)
Other5.2%(28)
Diversity Score83.9%(450)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40%(187)
Black24.4%(114)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(12)
Asian30.8%(144)
Other2.4%(11)
Diversity Score85.6%(401)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Pleasant Plains, New Jersey?
Pleasant Plains, New Jersey has about 468 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is Pleasant Plains, New Jersey expensive?
In Pleasant Plains, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $598,200.
How educated are people in Pleasant Plains, New Jersey?
About 59.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pleasant Plains, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Pleasant Plains, New Jersey?
About 0.0% of people in Pleasant Plains, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.
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New JerseyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024