State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
968.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.20%
Growth Since 2010
-5.38%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Pleasant Grove, Alabama Population 2021
9,566
Pleasant Grove is a city located in Jefferson County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 9,566, it is the 67th largest city in Alabama and the 3198th largest city in the United States . Pleasant Grove is currently declining at a rate of -0.20% annually and its population has decreased by -5.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,110 in 2010. Pleasant Grove reached it's highest population of 10,109 in 2010. Spanning over 10 miles, Pleasant Grove has a population density of 968 people per square mile.
The average household income in Pleasant Grove is $83,323 with a poverty rate of 4.18%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,134 per month, and the median house value is $157,400. The median age in Pleasant Grove is 45.6 years, 42.9 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
Pleasant Grove Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pleasant Grove was:
- Black or African American: 56.78%
- White: 42.21%
- Two or more races: 0.93%
- Asian: 0.07%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Pleasant Grove, Alabama is 9,566 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 9,623.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 10,110.
Pleasant Grove, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,480 | 56.78% |
| White | 4,074 | 42.21% |
| Two or More Races | 90 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.07% |
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Pleasant Grove Population by Race
Pleasant Grove Population Pyramid $2021
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Pleasant Grove Population by Age
Pleasant Grove Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,610 | 2.62 | 86.4 |
| Married | 1,946 | 3.12 | 88.9 |
| Non Family | 954 | 1.16 | 84.2 |
| Female | 477 | 3.32 | 82.4 |
| Male | 233 | 3.07 | 82.4 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
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Pleasant Grove Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 153 | 2.21% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 310 | 4.48% |
| High School Graduate | 2,096 | 30.28% |
| Some College | 1,878 | 27.13% |
| Associates Degree | 800 | 11.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,001 | 14.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 684 | 9.88% |
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Pleasant Grove Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Pleasant Grove Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,727 | 3,551 | 938 |
| White | 3,119 | 2,879 | 740 |
| Hispanic | 47 | ||
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22 | |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Pleasant Grove Educational Attainment by Race
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$45,800
Average Earnings
$53,038
Average Male
$38,277
Average Female
Pleasant Grove Earnings by Educational Attainment
Pleasant Grove Language by Age
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Pleasant Grove Language
99.51% of Pleasant Grove residents speak only English, while 0.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.49% of the population.
Pleasant Grove Language
Pleasant Grove Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,408 | 203 | 3.75% |
| White | 3,918 | 193 | 4.93% |
4.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.44%
Male Poverty Rate
4.82%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pleasant Grove
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pleasant Grove is White, with 4.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pleasant Grove is Black, with 3.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.74%.
Pleasant Grove Poverty
Pleasant Grove Poverty Rate by Education
Pleasant Grove Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
52.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Pleasant Grove Married by Age and Sex
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Pleasant Grove Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Pleasant Grove Marital Status by Race
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Pleasant Grove Marital Status
Pleasant Grove Veterans by War
Pleasant Grove Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 557 | 12.98% |
| White | 448 | 12.93% |
Pleasant Grove Veterans by Race
Pleasant Grove Veterans by Education
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1.90%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
Pleasant Grove Veterans by Education
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63%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Pleasant Grove Employment by Age
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Pleasant Grove Employment by Race
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Pleasant Grove Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.93%
Native Born
0.07%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.07%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.93% of Pleasant Grove residents were born in the United States, with 87.86% having been born in Alabama. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Pleasant Grove Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,566 | -19 | -0.20% |
| 2020 | 9,585 | -19 | -0.20% |
| 2019 | 9,604 | -19 | -0.20% |
| 2018 | 9,623 | -7 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 9,630 | -55 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 9,685 | -71 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 9,756 | -56 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 9,812 | -29 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 9,841 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 9,844 | 270 | 2.82% |
| 2011 | 9,574 | -535 | -5.29% |
| 2010 | 10,109 | 126 | 0.13% |
| 2000 | 9,983 | 1,525 | 1.67% |
| 1990 | 8,458 | 1,356 | 1.76% |
| 1980 | 7,102 | 2,012 | 3.39% |
| 1970 | 5,090 | 1,993 | 5.09% |
| 1960 | 3,097 | 0.00% |