Pleasants County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. 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%.