Pleasants County's estimated 2026 population is 7,324 with a growth rate of -0.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pleasants County is the 50th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 7,569 and has seen a growth of -3.24% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44 years
Female: 46.7 years
Male: 41.8 years
There are 6,052 adults, (1,429 of whom are seniors) in Pleasants County.
Female: 3,448 (45.8%)
Male: 4,073 (54.2%)
The racial composition of Pleasants County includes 95.05% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,149 | 95.05% |
| Two or more races | 319 | 4.24% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.29% |
Pleasants County's average per capita income is $39,167. Household income levels show a median of $60,932. The poverty rate stands at 11.59%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,721 | - |
| Families | $73,802 | $123,119 |
| Households | $60,932 | $97,880 |
| Non Families | $31,278 | $42,267 |
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