Census-designated place · Colorado
West Pleasant View, Colorado
West Pleasant View, census-designated place, in Jefferson County, Colorado. West Pleasant View had 4,327 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,051 (±853). GEOID 0884042.
Residents, 2020 Census
4,327
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 5,051 ±853
Median household income
$95,817
±$18,795 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$489,400
±$78,133 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,966
±$251 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is West Pleasant View and what county is it in?
West Pleasant View is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Jefferson County, Colorado. It covers 1.5 square miles of land, 2,819 residents per square mile in 2020.
West Pleasant View is in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in West Pleasant View, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,327 residents in West Pleasant View, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 5,051 (±853).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; West Pleasant View is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | West Pleasant View | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,051 ±853 | 579,377 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,737 ±255 | 241,735 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.61 ±0.27 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,832 ±256 | 253,574 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in West Pleasant View?
The median resident of West Pleasant View is 34.7 years old; 13.9% are under 18 and 8.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.0%.
| Measure | West Pleasant View | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 ±3.3 | 40.5 | +6.4 |
| Under 18 years | 13.9% ±4.4 pts | 18.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 8.3% ±2.0 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 58.9% ±5.6 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.0% ±6.5 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.4% ±7.6 pts | 75.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±3.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.6% ±4.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.3% ±3.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.9% ±3.5 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1% ±3.8 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 11.0% ±6.0 pts | 11.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0% ±2.5 pts | 5.3% | −8.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.9% ±3.0 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.2% ±8.1 pts | 52.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.0% ±4.4 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 72.6% ±9.4 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in West Pleasant View earn?
Half of West Pleasant View's 1,737 households earn less than $95,817 a year (±$18,795), against $110,656 in Jefferson County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $88,072 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | West Pleasant View | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,817 ±$18,795 | $110,656 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $105,252 ±$13,945 | $142,995 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,072 ±$4,765 | $60,827 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.7% ±6.6 pts | 6.7% | −19.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.7% ±5.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.7% ±12.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% ±1.5 pts | 97.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.0% ±8.4 pts | 95.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in West Pleasant View?
Owners occupy 62.1% of West Pleasant View's occupied homes and renters 37.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $489,400 by its owner (±$78,133). The median renter pays $1,966 a month including utilities, and 49.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | West Pleasant View | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $489,400 ±$78,133 | $637,600 | +$134,099 |
| Median gross rent | $1,966 ±$251 | $1,861 | +$497 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.6% ±22.5 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,885 ±$202 | $2,498 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.1% ±10.9 pts | 70.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.9% ±10.9 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Housing units | 1,832 ±256 | 253,574 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.0% ±10.3 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.6% ±5.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.8% ±2.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.7% ±3.9 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.7% ±5.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% ±5.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in West Pleasant View work and get to work?
69.7% of West Pleasant View's workers drive alone and 13.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | West Pleasant View | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.9% ±6.3 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% ±3.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 69.7% ±7.0 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.1% ±4.9 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4% ±1.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.4% ±3.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.8% ±6.4 pts | 25.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.5 min ±2.6 | 26.0 min | −5.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in West Pleasant View?
1 census tract lies mostly in West Pleasant View, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 101Jefferson County | 5,357 | $88,291 |
| Tract 100.01Jefferson County | 4,203 | $88,665 |
| Tract 117.20Jefferson County | 5,212 | $156,694 |
| Tract 98.56Jefferson County | 2,707 | $75,400 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in West Pleasant View) · Census block assignment files
How does West Pleasant View compare with other places in Colorado?
West Pleasant View ranks 92nd of 218 places in Colorado with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 115th | 220 |
| Residents per square mile | 45th | 221 |
| Median household income | 92nd | 218 |
| Per capita income | 151st | 220 |
| Median home value | 109th | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 54th | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 63rd | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 140th | 216 |
| Median age | 168th | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 165th | 218 |
| Work from home | 120th | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 173rd | 221 |
West Pleasant View's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for West Pleasant View?
16 of the 57 figures for West Pleasant View on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for West Pleasant View are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.