Pleasantville (Bedford County), Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Pleasantville (Bedford County), Pennsylvania Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Pleasantville (Bedford County), Pennsylvania had a total population of 128, the 1838th largest community in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $47,500, which is 39% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 24.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 39% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 9.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.

Pleasantville (Bedford County) Quick Facts

Population 128

Median Household Income $47,500

Median Home Value N/A

Poverty Rate 24.2%

Unemployment Rate 2.6%

Median Age 36.3 years

Homeownership Rate 61.5%

Affordability Ratio N/A

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.9%

High School Graduation Rate 84.0%

Diversity Index 5/100

Population 128 1838th of 1,991

Median Income $47,500 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 24.2% 95% higher than national

Median Home Value N/A

How Pleasantville (Bedford County) Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	148	128	-13.5%
Median household income	$50,000	$47,500	-5.0%

How Pleasantville (Bedford County) Compares

Median Household Income

Pleasantville (Bedford County)

$47,500

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.1%

$25K-$50K 28.8%

$50K-$100K 32.7%

$100K+ 15.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

0.0%

$10K-$15K

5.8%

$15K-$20K

9.6%

$20K-$25K

7.7%

$25K-$30K

1.9%

$30K-$35K

7.7%

$35K-$40K

5.8%

$40K-$45K

1.9%

$45K-$50K

11.5%

$50K-$60K

9.6%

$60K-$75K

11.5%

$75K-$100K

11.5%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

2.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

38.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.5%

Renter 38.5%

Median gross rent $950/mo 24.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.9%

18-34

27.3%

35-54

18.8%

55-74

28.1%

75+

3.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Pleasantville (Bedford County) Rankings in Pennsylvania

#1838 Population of 1,991

#1645 Median Income of 1,854

#1712 Education of 1,987

N/A Home Value of 1,871

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Other Cities in Bedford County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bedford	2,851	$41,375	12.5%	$182,000
Everett	2,052	$38,565	24.5%	$120,000
Earlston	1,259	$78,490	3.6%	$167,200
Hyndman	850	$56,429	11.9%	$99,700
Saxton	791	$31,875	35.8%	$119,600
Stonerstown	430	$62,614	6.8%	$139,700
Woodbury	346	$47,708	33.7%	$159,900
Schellsburg	342	$81,250	15.5%	$136,900
Defiance	316	$90,694	3.6%	$87,400
Manns Choice	315	$65,179	15.6%	$91,000

Cities Similar to Pleasantville (Bedford County)

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Renfrew	129	N/A	N/A	17.4%	0.8%
Buffington	123	N/A	N/A	0.0%	0.0%
Woodcock	131	$49,167	$129,700	12.4%	10.7%
Bunola	134	N/A	N/A	0.0%	0.0%
Charlottsville	134	N/A	N/A	0.0%	0.0%

A note before these figures: with a population of 128, Pleasantville (Bedford County)'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

Pleasantville (Bedford County) is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Bedford County. The total population is 128. It ranks as the 1838th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pleasantville (Bedford County) is 36.3 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pleasantville (Bedford County) is $47,500. This is 39% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.2%. This is 107% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. 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 2.6%. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasantville (Bedford County) has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.7% of all residents.

Education

9.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pleasantville (Bedford County), Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Pleasantville (Bedford County), Pennsylvania?

Pleasantville (Bedford County), Pennsylvania has a population of 128 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Pleasantville (Bedford County), PA?

The median household income in Pleasantville (Bedford County) is $47,500, which is 41% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Pleasantville (Bedford County), PA?

The poverty rate in Pleasantville (Bedford County) is 24.2%. This means approximately 31 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Pleasantville (Bedford County), Pennsylvania?

Pleasantville (Bedford County)'s population is 97.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Pleasantville (Bedford County), PA?

The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Pleasantville (Bedford County) — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.

How educated is Pleasantville (Bedford County), Pennsylvania?

9.9% of adults (25+) in Pleasantville (Bedford County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.