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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Pleasantville

New York · 6,592 residents · 1.853 sq mi
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Pleasantville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,630. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $280,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 87% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,592
−8%vs 2000
vs 7,172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,557 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 3,870 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.8
−6%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Pleasantville
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,630
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,632 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$26,816
−35%vs 2000
vs $41,397 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$280,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $313,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$813
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $997 in 2000
US average: $450
71.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.7% in 2000
28.5% rent
4.5
+26%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score29.3%(2,102)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(6,196)
Black2%(133)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(275)
Asian3.4%(223)
Other0.6%(40)
Diversity Score22.9%(1,506)
23
−22%vs 2000
vs 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.5%
−10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
17.4%
−11.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.6 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pleasantville, New York?

Pleasantville, New York has about 6,592 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Pleasantville, New York earns about $61,630 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 $280,400, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Pleasantville, New York?

About 45.5% 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 3.3% of people in Pleasantville, New York 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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