State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,636.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.35%
Growth Since 2010
-9.10%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Point Pleasant, West Virginia Population 2021
3,954
Point Pleasant is a city located in Mason County West Virginia. With a 2020 population of 3,954, it is the 32nd largest city in West Virginia and the 5449th largest city in the United States . Point Pleasant is currently declining at a rate of -1.35% annually and its population has decreased by -9.10% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,350 in 2010. Point Pleasant reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 3 miles, Point Pleasant has a population density of 1,636 people per square mile.
The average household income in Point Pleasant is $52,154 with a poverty rate of 22.45%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $557 per month, and the median house value is $79,700. The median age in Point Pleasant is 36.4 years, 33.6 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
Point Pleasant Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Point Pleasantwas:
- White: 98.72%
- Two or more races: 0.92%
- Black or African American: 0.27%
- Asian: 0.10%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Point Pleasant, West Virginia is 3,954 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 4,062.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,350.
Point Pleasant, West Virginia Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 55,848 | -283 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 56,131 | -283 | -0.50% |
| 2019 | 56,414 | -283 | -0.50% |
| 2018 | 56,697 | -271 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 56,968 | -156 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 57,124 | -214 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 57,338 | -278 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 57,616 | -213 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 57,829 | -274 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 58,103 | -244 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 58,347 | -93 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 58,440 | 0.00% |
Point Pleasant Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,093 | 98.72% |
| Two or More Races | 38 | 0.92% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.10% |
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Point Pleasant Population by Race
Point Pleasant Population Pyramid $2021
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Point Pleasant Population by Age
Point Pleasant Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,823 | 2.25 | 67.3 |
| Non Family | 784 | 1.28 | 63.9 |
| Married | 760 | 3.07 | 81.3 |
| Female | 216 | 2.88 | 32.4 |
| Male | 63 | 2.4 | 58.7 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
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Point Pleasant Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50 | 1.80% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 259 | 9.35% |
| High School Graduate | 1,213 | 43.77% |
| Some College | 539 | 19.45% |
| Associates Degree | 331 | 11.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 245 | 8.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 134 | 4.84% |
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Point Pleasant Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Point Pleasant Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,756 | 2,462 | 379 |
| Hispanic | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.33%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.75%.
Point Pleasant Educational Attainment by Race
Point Pleasant Earnings by Educational Attainment
Point Pleasant Language by Age
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Point Pleasant Language
98.78% of Point Pleasant residents speak only English, while 1.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.89% of the population.
Point Pleasant Language
Point Pleasant Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,009 | 877 | 21.88% |
| Multiple | 38 | 38 | 100.00% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100.00% |
22.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.03%
Male Poverty Rate
27.04%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Point Pleasant
The race most likely to be in poverty in Point Pleasant is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Point Pleasant is White, with 21.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.82%.
Point Pleasant Poverty
Point Pleasant Poverty Rate by Education
Point Pleasant Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Point Pleasant Married by Age and Sex
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Point Pleasant Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Point Pleasant Marital Status by Race
Point Pleasant Marital Status
Point Pleasant Veterans by War
Point Pleasant Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 245 | 7.88% |
Point Pleasant Veterans by Race
Point Pleasant Veterans by Education
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11.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
Point Pleasant Veterans by Education
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47.7%
Labor Force Participation
46%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Point Pleasant Employment by Age
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Point Pleasant Employment by Race
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Point Pleasant 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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58.51%
Born in Point Pleasant
99.90%
Native Born
0.10%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.10%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.90% of Point Pleasant residents were born in the United States, with 58.51% having been born in West Virginia. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Point Pleasant Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,954 | -54 | -1.35% |
| 2020 | 4,008 | -54 | -1.33% |
| 2019 | 4,062 | -54 | -1.31% |
| 2018 | 4,116 | -28 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 4,144 | -39 | -0.93% |
| 2016 | 4,183 | -38 | -0.90% |
| 2015 | 4,221 | -23 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 4,244 | -22 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 4,266 | -26 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 4,292 | -30 | -0.69% |
| 2011 | 4,322 | -24 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 4,346 | -291 | -0.65% |
| 2000 | 4,637 | -359 | -0.74% |
| 1990 | 4,996 | -686 | -1.28% |
| 1980 | 5,682 | -440 | -0.74% |
| 1970 | 6,122 | 337 | 0.57% |
| 1960 | 5,785 | 1,189 | 2.33% |
| 1950 | 4,596 | 1,058 | 2.65% |
| 1940 | 3,538 | 237 | 0.70% |
| 1930 | 3,301 | 242 | 0.76% |
| 1920 | 3,059 | 0.00% |