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Pleasant Plains

New Jersey · 792 residents · 3.215 sq mi
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Pleasant Plains is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $211,547. Population has grown 47% since 2019. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $535,400. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 148% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
792
+47%since 2019
from 540 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
246 / sq mi
+47%since 2019
from 168 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
−9%since 2019
from 51.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2764836908961K201020202024Pleasant Plains
2024468
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$211,547
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $209,583 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$65,695
+7%since 2019
from $61,661 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
86.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 80.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services39.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration39.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$535,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $515,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 87.9% in 2019
21.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+3%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic38.9%(210)
Black21.1%(114)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian40%(216)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score80.5%(435)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(256)
Black20.5%(162)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(34)
Asian39%(309)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score84.3%(668)
Diversity Score
84
+5%since 2019
from 81 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 71.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 96.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
38.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 38.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
−3%since 2019
from 37.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 84.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 64.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
84.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 81.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 47.2% in 2019
Female
54.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.8% in 2019
Foreign born
21.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 18.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pleasant Plains, New Jersey?

Pleasant Plains, New Jersey has about 792 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pleasant Plains, New Jersey?

The typical household in Pleasant Plains, New Jersey earns about $211,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pleasant Plains, New Jersey expensive?

In Pleasant Plains, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $535,400.

How educated are people in Pleasant Plains, New Jersey?

About 74.6% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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