Pleasant City, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 551, Pleasant City'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 City is a small community located in Ohio, within Guernsey County. The total population is 551. It ranks as the 858th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pleasant City is 30.2 years. This is 24% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 32.9% of the population under 18, Pleasant City has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pleasant City is $67,813. This is 5% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $92,100. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Pleasant City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 45.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasant City has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.9%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

5.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 83% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pleasant City, Ohio 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 Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.