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Pleasants County

West Virginia · 7,605 residents · 130.119 sq mi
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Pleasants County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,882. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,400. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
7,605
+1%since 2000
from 7,514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+9%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Pleasants County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,882
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,736 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,770
+11%since 2000
from $16,920 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$462
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−40.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
23.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(7,363)
Black0.5%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(28)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(198)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(7,354)
Black1.3%(96)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(61)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0.9%(66)
Diversity Score7.5%(568)
Diversity Score
7
+184%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
9.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pleasants County, West Virginia?

Pleasants County, West Virginia has about 7,605 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pleasants County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Pleasants County, West Virginia earns about $38,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pleasants County, West Virginia expensive?

In Pleasants County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $89,400, and the typical rent is about $462 a month.

How educated are people in Pleasants County, West Virginia?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pleasants County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pleasants County, West Virginia?

About 13.7% of people in Pleasants County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pleasants County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Pleasants County, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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