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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pleasant Hills

Pennsylvania · 8,397 residents · 2.776 sq mi
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Pleasant Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,289. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $99,500. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 25% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,397
−5%since 1990
from 8,884 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,025 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 3,200 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.2
+11%since 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Pleasant Hills
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,289
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,577 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,083
+34%since 1990
from $18,760 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$99,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$642
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $501 in 1990
US average: $602
79.1%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
20.9% rent
2.0
+13%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(8,730)
Black1.2%(103)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(13)
Asian0.6%(51)
Diversity Score4.6%(411)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(8,132)
Black1.3%(110)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(30)
Asian1.1%(90)
Diversity Score6.7%(566)
7
+46%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.8%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 33.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.2%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 89.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.3%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.7 min
−10%since 1990
from 24.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania?

Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania has about 8,397 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania earns about $50,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $99,500, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 38.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 3.6% of people in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 487 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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