Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Pleasantville, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,712

Median Agei

34.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

53.7%11,123

Black

30.4%6,294

White

8.2%1,695

Two or More

5.2%1,070

Asian

2%407

Other

0.4%91

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%32

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%632

High School Diploma

35.1%4,769

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%1,192

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%1,414

Associate's Degree

4%541

Bachelor's Degree

9%1,224

Master's Degree

0.7%98

Professional Degree

0.4%52

Doctorate

0.9%126

HS or Higher

73.9%

BA or Higher

11%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$194,100

Median Renti

$1,354

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48%3,265

Renter-Occupied

52%3,538

Total Units

7,240

Homeownership

48%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

6%196

$50K–$100K

5.8%191

$100K–$150K

17%556

$150K–$200K

23.9%779

$200K–$300K

32%1,045

$300K–$500K

12.4%406

$500K–$1M

1.3%42

$1M+

1.5%50

Rent Distribution

Under $500

407

$500–$750

174

$750–$1,000

330

$1,000–$1,250

630

$1,250–$1,500

293

$1,500–$2,000

1,066

$2,000+

426

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%63

2010–2019

5.6%402

2000–2009

11%797

1990–1999

10.6%770

1980–1989

15.1%1,094

1970–1979

5.2%376

1960–1969

12.5%905

1950–1959

14.7%1,065

1940–1949

5.1%369

1939 or earlier

19.3%1,399

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.1%4,700

Electricity

18%1,224

Fuel Oil

6.2%425

Bottled/LP Gas

3.8%261

Other

1.3%87

No Fuel

1.1%74

Solar

0.5%32

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,661

Mean Household Incomei

$72,695

Per Capita Incomei

$23,941

Poverty Ratei

24.8%

Unemploymenti

10.7%

Labor Forcei

10,469

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.6%446

$10K–$15K

3.6%246

$15K–$20K

7.7%524

$20K–$25K

3.4%233

$25K–$30K

3.2%216

$30K–$35K

4.8%324

$35K–$40K

7.3%497

$40K–$45K

6%407

$45K–$50K

3%204

$50K–$60K

9.1%617

$60K–$75K

9.7%658

$75K–$100K

14.1%956

$100K–$125K

5.8%395

$125K–$150K

6.7%453

$150K–$200K

5.6%380

$200K+

3.6%247

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

868

Residentsi

1,471

Avg. Tenant Renti

$442/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers242 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8162 homes97% occupied$453/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC109 homes94% occupied$425/mo rent

811/PRAC6 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,661/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

67.8%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

27.2%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

72% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

76% of subsidized households are minority

21.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6,03429.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,037

Canada

107

Korea

Germany

Philippines

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,220

Avg. Commutei

21.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,354

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

465(2.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.4%Insured

16.6%Uninsured