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Pleasant Valley

West Virginia · 3,149 residents · 3.231 sq mi
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Pleasant Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,931. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $108,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,149
+1%since 2000
from 3,124 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
975 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 967 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+5%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K2000201020202024Pleasant Valley
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,931
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,686 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,335
+22%since 2000
from $18,255 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−34.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+25%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(3,043)
Black1.1%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(19)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(163)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(3,008)
Black1.4%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(18)
Asian1.1%(35)
Other1.4%(43)
Diversity Score10.7%(338)
Diversity Score
11
+105%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+72%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
6.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.8%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pleasant Valley, West Virginia?

Pleasant Valley, West Virginia has about 3,149 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pleasant Valley, West Virginia?

The typical household in Pleasant Valley, West Virginia earns about $37,931 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pleasant Valley, West Virginia expensive?

In Pleasant Valley, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $108,500, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Pleasant Valley, West Virginia?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pleasant Valley, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pleasant Valley, West Virginia?

About 16.3% of people in Pleasant Valley, West Virginia 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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