Population 22,180 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pleasantville
Household size in Pleasantville
| Period | Pleasantville | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.89 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.01 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.09 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Pleasantville is a place of big households: 3.09 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.89, even as the national average fell. Only 30 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Pleasantville
| Period | Pleasantville | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.2 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.6 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Pleasantville is young: half of its residents are under 35.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 37.0, even as the national median rose. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Pleasantville
| Period | Pleasantville | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.5% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Pleasantville: 23.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points, mirroring the country. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Pleasantville
Renters in Pleasantville
| Period | Pleasantville | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.0% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Pleasantville than nationally: 49.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 34.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 9.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Pleasantville
| Period | Pleasantville | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Pleasantville: 6.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. New Jersey as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.5 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Pleasantville
| Period | Pleasantville | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Pleasantville leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Pleasantville
| Period | Pleasantville | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $913 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,081 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,205 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,434 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$521 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pleasantville costs $1,434 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $521 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Pleasantville
Bachelor's degrees in Pleasantville
| Period | Pleasantville | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Pleasantville: 12.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other New Jersey city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Pleasantville
| Period | Pleasantville | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.7% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.1% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in Pleasantville never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only nine of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Pleasantville
| Period | Pleasantville | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Pleasantville runs well above the national rate: 10.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Pleasantville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville | 3.09 | 35.4 | 23.5% | 49.2% | 6.9% | 1972 | $1,434 | 12.0% | 75.1% | 10.1% |
| Northfield | 2.55 | 45.1 | 4.4% | 12.5% | 4.9% | 1966 | $1,871 | 48.5% | 94.5% | 3.3% |
| Absecon | 2.58 | 40.7 | 10.9% | 23.8% | 5.2% | 1981 | $1,772 | 33.3% | 94.1% | 6.1% |
| Egg Harbor Township | 2.93 | 40.3 | 10.1% | 15.7% | 6.1% | 1992 | $1,819 | 33.4% | 91.9% | 8.0% |
| Ventnor City | 1.96 | 55.1 | 6.4% | 37.7% | 35.1% | 1962 | $1,360 | 41.0% | 95.9% | 8.9% |
| Linwood | 2.57 | 44.8 | 8.6% | 15.3% | 11.2% | 1969 | $1,952 | 57.7% | 96.2% | 6.3% |
| Margate City | 2.07 | 58.4 | 3.8% | 10.0% | 53.9% | 1969 | $760 | 57.8% | 96.3% | 3.8% |
| Atlantic City | 2.48 | 39.5 | 23.3% | 69.7% | 16.2% | 1962 | $1,146 | 20.9% | 78.7% | 16.4% |
| Longport | 1.98 | 62.0 | 3.2% | 12.0% | 60.3% | 1974 | $2,240 | 58.7% | 98.8% | 11.6% |
| Pomona | 2.82 | 35.6 | 11.5% | 15.8% | 3.9% | 1993 | $1,303 | 37.6% | 92.3% | 12.2% |
| Somers Point | 2.25 | 43.8 | 10.1% | 43.8% | 18.1% | 1971 | $1,421 | 37.0% | 92.9% | 10.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Pleasantville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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