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Pleasantville

New York · 7,019 residents · 1.853 sq mi
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Pleasantville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $611,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 81% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,019
−2%since 2000
from 7,172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,788 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,870 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+8%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Pleasantville
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,417
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,632 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,374
+43%since 2000
from $41,397 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
68.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$611,500
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,538
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $997 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.1
+68%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(5,533)
Black3.6%(253)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(824)
Asian4.5%(314)
Other1%(69)
Diversity Score44.6%(3,129)
Diversity Score
45
+52%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+28%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
23.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.4%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pleasantville, New York?

Pleasantville, New York has about 7,019 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pleasantville, New York earns about $100,417 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 $611,500, and the typical rent is about $1,538 a month.

How educated are people in Pleasantville, New York?

About 63.0% 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 1.9% 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 427 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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