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Pleasantville

New York · 7,513 residents · 1.853 sq mi
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Pleasantville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $159,755. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $694,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 125% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,513
+5%since 2000
from 7,172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.6
+12%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Pleasantville
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.7%(353)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(435)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.9%(594)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.3%(622)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(424)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.8%(661)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.8%(890)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5415.5%(1,167)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.9%(1,120)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.1%(680)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845%(372)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.6%(195)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$159,755
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,632 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,865
+59%since 2000
from $41,397 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$694,400
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,860
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $997 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
4.3
−29%since 2009
from 6.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Pleasantville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(6,172)
Black2.5%(180)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(528)
Asian2.9%(207)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(5,524)
Black2.8%(209)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(1,059)
Asian6.4%(482)
Other3.1%(235)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Honduran4.2%(307)
Puerto Rican1.8%(134)
Colombian0.8%(58)
Guatemalan0.8%(56)
Cuban0.7%(50)
Mexican0.5%(33)
Dominican0.4%(30)
Peruvian0.1%(10)
Uruguayan0.1%(5)
Asian origin
Chinese2%(145)
Asian Indian1.1%(80)
Thai0.3%(22)
Japanese0.3%(20)
Korean0.2%(16)
Ancestry
Italian23.1%(1,678)
Irish19.3%(1,397)
German9.5%(692)
Polish3.7%(270)
Russian3.6%(264)
English3%(217)
Scottish2.3%(167)
Portuguese1.5%(112)
Lithuanian1.4%(98)
French1.3%(92)
Norwegian1.2%(89)
Ukrainian1.2%(85)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian1.1%(82)
Slovak1.1%(77)
American0.9%(68)
Brazilian0.9%(62)
Greek0.8%(58)
Finnish0.8%(56)
Czech0.6%(47)
Dutch0.5%(34)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(32)
Swiss0.4%(31)
Hungarian0.2%(18)
West Indian0.2%(18)
Armenian0.2%(17)
Croatian0.2%(15)
Welsh0.2%(15)
Swedish0.2%(14)
Romanian0.2%(13)
Lebanese0.1%(9)
Bulgarian0.1%(9)
Danish0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Central American population · Largest Honduran population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
39.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+29%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
16.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 7,513 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pleasantville, New York earns about $159,755 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 $694,400, and the typical rent is about $1,860 a month.

How educated are people in Pleasantville, New York?

About 70.1% 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 6.1% 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 921 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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