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Pleasantville

New Jersey · 20,629 residents · 5.721 sq mi
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Pleasantville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,718. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $128,900. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
20,629
+9%since 2000
from 19,012 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,606 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 3,323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+11%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K20K21K1990201020202024Pleasantville
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,718
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,913 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,442
+10%since 2000
from $17,668 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,124
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $715 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
57.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+33%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(3,402)
Black55.6%(10,572)
Hispanic / Latino21.9%(4,158)
Asian1.9%(357)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.5%(13,980)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.1%(2,075)
Black34.8%(7,186)
Hispanic / Latino50%(10,316)
Asian2.1%(433)
Other2.9%(598)
Diversity Score77%(15,894)
Diversity Score
77
+5%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
28.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pleasantville, New Jersey?

Pleasantville, New Jersey has about 20,629 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pleasantville, New Jersey earns about $41,718 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pleasantville, New Jersey expensive?

In Pleasantville, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $128,900, and the typical rent is about $1,124 a month.

How educated are people in Pleasantville, New Jersey?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pleasantville, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pleasantville, New Jersey?

About 21.5% of people in Pleasantville, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pleasantville, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Pleasantville, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,602 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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