Pleasants County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Name: Pleasants County, West Virginia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Pleasants County, West Virginia has a population of 7,572, the 50th most populous county in West Virginia. The median household income is $61,038 and the median home value is $129,300. The poverty rate is 8.0%.

Pleasants County Quick Facts

Population 7,572

Median Household Income $61,038

Median Home Value $129,300

Poverty Rate 8.0%

Unemployment Rate 6.6%

Median Age 43.4 years

Homeownership Rate 82.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.6%

High School Graduation 88.1%

Cities/Places 2

Population 7,572 50th of 55

Median Income $61,038 5% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.0%

Unemployment 6.6%

Median Household Income

Pleasants

$61,038

$57,917

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Pleasants

$129,300

$155,600

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.8%

$25K-$50K 23.1%

$50K-$100K 30.7%

$100K+ 29.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.4%

$10K-$15K

6.0%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

1.6%

$25K-$30K

7.6%

$30K-$35K

6.4%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

2.0%

$50K-$60K

8.5%

$60K-$75K

11.0%

$75K-$100K

11.2%

$100K-$125K

9.0%

$125K-$150K

6.9%

$150K-$200K

7.5%

$200K+

6.1%

Employment

6.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

54.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.3%

Renter 17.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.6%

18-34

20.1%

35-54

26.8%

55-74

25.9%

75+

7.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 18 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Pleasants County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
St. Marys	2,178	$59,315	5.3%	$129,400
Belmont	853	$60,750	7.9%	$119,800

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Population Overview

Pleasants County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 7,572. It is the 50th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pleasants County is 43.4 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pleasants County is $61,038. This is 5% higher than the state median of $57,917. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $129,300. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Pleasants County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasants County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (3.1% vs 2.0%).

Education

14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 23.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Pleasants County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against West Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Pleasants County, West Virginia?

Pleasants County has a population of 7,572, making it the 50th most populous county in West Virginia.

What is the median income in Pleasants County?

The median household income in Pleasants County is $61,038 with a poverty rate of 8.0%.

How many cities are in Pleasants County, West Virginia?

Pleasants County contains 2 Census-designated places.