Pleasants County's 2026 population is estimated at 7,234, reflecting a -0.85% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pleasants County is the 50th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 7,569 and has grown -4.43% since 2010.
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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