Pleasant Plains town, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Pleasant Plains town is a small community located in Arkansas. The total population is 263. It ranks as the 408th most populous out of 617 cities and towns in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pleasant Plains town is 37.8 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pleasant Plains town is $57,143. This is 3% lower than the state median of $58,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $130,500. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $175,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Pleasant Plains town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 66.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pleasant Plains town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.9%.

Education

13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pleasant Plains town, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 617 Census-designated places in Arkansas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.