Pleasants County's estimated 2026 population is 7,234 with a growth rate of -0.85% 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 -4.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Pleasants County includes 94.69% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (94.69%)
Two or more races (2.56%)
Other race (2.02%)
Black or African American (0.46%)
Native American (0.26%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,170 | 94.69% |
| Two or more races | 194 | 2.56% |
| Other race | 153 | 2.02% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.26% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Pleasants County's average per capita income is $40,084. Household income levels show a median of $61,038. The poverty rate stands at 8%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,143 | - |
| Families | $76,857 | $130,606 |
| Households | $61,038 | $103,825 |
| Non Families | $30,701 | $42,009 |
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