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Point Pleasant

West Virginia · 4,070 residents · 2.416 sq mi
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Point Pleasant has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,927. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,000. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,070
−12%since 2000
from 4,637 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,685 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,919 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+3%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Point Pleasant
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,927
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,022 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,406
+46%since 2000
from $16,692 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$418
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
37.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−20%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(4,457)
Black1.9%(87)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(25)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(345)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(3,826)
Black1.3%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(28)
Asian0.7%(29)
Other1.5%(60)
Diversity Score10.4%(424)
Diversity Score
10
+40%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Point Pleasant, West Virginia?

Point Pleasant, West Virginia has about 4,070 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Point Pleasant, West Virginia earns about $42,927 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Point Pleasant, West Virginia expensive?

In Point Pleasant, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $84,000, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Point Pleasant, West Virginia?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Point Pleasant, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 20.5% of people in Point Pleasant, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Point Pleasant, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Point Pleasant, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 926 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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