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Pleasantville

New York · 7,391 residents (2025 est.) · 1.853 sq mi
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Pleasantville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $824,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,371
+3%since 2000
from 7,172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,978 / sq mi
+3%since 2009
from 3,861 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+2%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,391 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Pleasantville
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.9%(433)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(440)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(456)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910%(740)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.3%(540)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.7%(644)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.3%(907)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417%(1,252)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.4%(769)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.5%(703)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.1%(378)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(109)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,406
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,632 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$85,263
+106%since 2000
from $41,397 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
+17%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$824,200
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,058
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $997 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.4%
+44.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
−1%since 2009
from 6.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(6,172)
Black2.5%(180)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(528)
Asian2.9%(207)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(5,890)
Black1.6%(116)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(1,171)
Asian0.9%(70)
Other1.7%(124)
Diversity Score
42
+58%since 2009
from 27 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Nicaraguan6.2%(457)
Ecuadorian2.3%(173)
Colombian1.7%(127)
Dominican1.3%(93)
Puerto Rican0.8%(57)
Spaniard0.6%(45)
Chilean0.5%(35)
Venezuelan0.3%(21)
Peruvian0.2%(14)
Salvadoran0.2%(13)
+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
Guatemalan0.2%(12)
Mexican0.1%(7)
Cuban0%(2)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.4%(33)
Korean0.4%(31)
Filipino0.1%(6)
Ancestry
Italian26.2%(1,934)
Irish23.1%(1,706)
German6.4%(475)
English4.9%(359)
Russian4.7%(343)
Polish4.3%(320)
American3.6%(269)
Austrian1.9%(137)
Scottish1.7%(127)
Slovak1.3%(98)
Hungarian1.1%(80)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian0.7%(51)
French0.5%(38)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(33)
Swedish0.4%(32)
Dutch0.4%(31)
Greek0.4%(27)
British0.3%(25)
Czech0.3%(25)
Finnish0.3%(24)
Lithuanian0.3%(24)
Ukrainian0.3%(23)
Norwegian0.2%(16)
Swiss0.2%(15)
Welsh0.2%(14)
Arab0.1%(10)
Lebanese0.1%(10)
Croatian0.1%(9)
Portuguese0.1%(6)
Romanian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Central American population · Largest German population · Largest Nicaraguan population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.6%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 6.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2017
from 85.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 81.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 9.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married42.4%(1,252)
Married52.4%(1,549)
Widowed1.8%(53)
Divorced3.5%(102)
Women 15+
Never married36.4%(1,124)
Married45.6%(1,408)
Widowed9.5%(293)
Divorced8.5%(261)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pleasantville, New York?

Pleasantville, New York has about 7,371 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pleasantville, New York earns about $136,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pleasantville, New York expensive?

In Pleasantville, New York, the median home is worth about $824,200, and the typical rent is about $2,058 a month.

How educated are people in Pleasantville, New York?

About 70.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pleasantville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pleasantville, New York?

About 5.7% of people in Pleasantville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pleasantville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Pleasantville, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 779 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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