Pleasanton, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 556, Pleasanton'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

Pleasanton is a small community located in Nebraska, within Buffalo County. The total population is 556. It ranks as the 199th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pleasanton is 38.4 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. With 30.0% of the population under 18, Pleasanton has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pleasanton is $73,750. This is 4% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.4%. This is 78% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Pleasanton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $227,500. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $238,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasanton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

27.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pleasanton, Nebraska 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 Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.