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Pleasantdale

New Jersey · 2,145 residents · 0.79 sq mi
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Pleasantdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,281. Population has declined 6% since 2023. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $579,800. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% 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

Total population
2,145
−6%since 2023
from 2,293 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,715 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 2,903 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
+9%since 2023
from 42.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K20202024Pleasantdale
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$144,281
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $158,661 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,228
−9%since 2023
from $78,209 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 79.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
−1%since 2023
from 0.501 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$579,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $551,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
6.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+16%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(1,563)
Black16.5%(379)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(236)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(115)
Diversity Score61.9%(1,419)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65%(1,395)
Black18%(386)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(265)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(99)
Diversity Score65.9%(1,414)
Diversity Score
66
+7%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 57.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
−17%since 2023
from 34.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 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
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 65.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 67.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
Female
47.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
Foreign born
19.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pleasantdale, New Jersey?

Pleasantdale, New Jersey has about 2,145 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pleasantdale, New Jersey?

The typical household in Pleasantdale, New Jersey earns about $144,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pleasantdale, New Jersey expensive?

In Pleasantdale, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $579,800.

How educated are people in Pleasantdale, New Jersey?

About 54.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pleasantdale, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pleasantdale, New Jersey?

About 0.9% of people in Pleasantdale, 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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