Pleasants County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,521 | — | #2,688 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,932 | -18.9% | #2,000 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.0 years | +13.1% | #950 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $151,000 | -46.4% | #2,230 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $715 | -38.5% | #2,672 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -8.0% | #1,158 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pleasants County has a population of 7,521, making it the #2,688 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pleasants County is $60,932, ranking #2,000 out of 3,222 counties — 18.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 8.5%.
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The median home value in Pleasants County is $151,000 (-46.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $715/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.4%.
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89.6% of residents in Pleasants County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% below the national rate.
About Pleasants County, West Virginia
Pleasants County, West Virginia has a total population of 7,521, making it the 2,688th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pleasants County is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pleasants County is $60,932, which ranks #2,000 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5%.
The median home value in Pleasants County is $151,000, 46.4% below the national median. Renters in Pleasants County pay a median gross rent of $715 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pleasants County, 14.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.6 min.
Pleasants County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%).
All data for Pleasants County, West Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.