Pleasant Ridge, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 487, Pleasant Ridge's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Pleasant Ridge is a small community located in Kentucky, within Daviess County. The total population is 487. It ranks as the 351st most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pleasant Ridge is 45.5 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. With 28.9% of the population under 18, Pleasant Ridge has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pleasant Ridge is $41,798. This is 34% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.3%. This is 57% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 16.1%. This is 231% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $113,800. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Pleasant Ridge is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasant Ridge has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.9% of all residents.

Education

16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pleasant Ridge, Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.