Pleasantville, IA

City

Demographics of Pleasantville

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

20.0%

Households with Children

35.0%

School Enrollment K-12

225

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.2%
School Age (5-17): 18.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.8%
Working Age (35-54): 22.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.4%
Seniors (65+): 15.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.3%
High School / GED: 40.5%
Some College or Associate's: 34.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 25.8%
Single Parents: 9.2%
Couples & Adults: 25.6%
Living Alone: 39.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 1.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 54.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 45.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 80.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 99.5%
Spanish: 0.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 6.6%
Middle School (5-8): 4.5%
High School (9-12): 7.6%
College / Graduate: 2.4%
Not Enrolled: 76.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Pleasantville

Liberty Center / Medora

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources