Township · Indiana
Pleasant Township, Steuben County, Indiana
Pleasant Township, Steuben County, township, in Steuben County, Indiana. Pleasant Township, Steuben County had 14,561 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,424 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,570 (±47). GEOID 1815160444.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,561
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,424 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,570 ±47
Median household income
$72,880
±$8,938 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$232,700
±$16,536 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$943
±$69 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Pleasant Township, Steuben County and what county is it in?
Pleasant Township, Steuben County is a township in Steuben County, Indiana. It covers 32.1 square miles of land, 449 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Pleasant Township (Steuben County): Angola (city, 9,340 in 2020).
Pleasant Township, Steuben County is in the Angola, IN micropolitan statistical area (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 Pleasant Township, Steuben County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 14,561 people lived in Pleasant Township, Steuben County on July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 14,424 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,570 (±47).
| Measure | Pleasant Township, Steuben County | Steuben County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,570±47 | 34,726 | +747 |
| Households | 5,571±289 | 14,058 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.12 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,090±283 | 19,181 | no clear change |
Pleasant Township, Steuben County's population since 2000
From 13,312 in 2000 to 14,561 in 2025: up 9.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pleasant Township, Steuben County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Pleasant Township, Steuben County?
The median resident of Pleasant Township, Steuben County is 38.0 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 18.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.2%. 2.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pleasant Township, Steuben County | Steuben County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0±3.1 | 43.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.8%±1.7 pts | 19.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4%±1.5 pts | 21.9% | – |
| Male | 52.7%±1.8 pts | 52.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.2%±0.8 pts | 4.5% | +2.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.5%±1.7 pts | 91.4% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 0.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8%±1.3 pts | 2.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.7%±1.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±1.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0%±3.0 pts | 15.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8%±2.0 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.2%±2.5 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.1%±4.2 pts | 25.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.1%±2.2 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.1%±3.7 pts | 86.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.4%±1.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 Pleasant Township, Steuben County earn?
Half of Pleasant Township, Steuben County's 5,571 households earn less than $72,880 a year (±$8,938), against $74,911 in Steuben County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $69,090 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pleasant Township, Steuben County | Steuben County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,880±$8,938 | $74,911 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $98,409±$18,085 | $97,356 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,923±$6,437 | $39,731 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.2%±4.6 pts | 9.3% | +6.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.3%±11.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.5%±3.6 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.9%±2.1 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.7%±3.2 pts | 87.3% | – |
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 Pleasant Township, Steuben County?
Owners occupy 69.2% of Pleasant Township, Steuben County's occupied homes and renters 30.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $232,700 by its owner (±$16,536). The median renter pays $943 a month including utilities, and 31.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pleasant Township, Steuben County | Steuben County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $232,700±$16,536 | $216,200 | +$37,635 |
| Median gross rent | $943±$69 | $933 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.4%±9.4 pts | 33.2% | +19.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,311±$147 | $1,305 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.2%±4.5 pts | 79.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.8%±4.5 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Housing units | 7,090±283 | 19,181 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3%±5.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.2%±4.1 pts | 76.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.4%±2.7 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3%±1.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.4%±2.2 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.6%±2.9 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.9%±2.8 pts | 5.4% | – |
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 Pleasant Township, Steuben County work and get to work?
77.9% of Pleasant Township, Steuben County's workers drive alone and 5.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.2%.
| Measure | Pleasant Township, Steuben County | Steuben County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.8%±3.3 pts | 61.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2%±2.0 pts | 7.2% | +3.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.9%±5.2 pts | 82.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2%±3.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 4.8%±1.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.7%±2.3 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.1 min±1.9 | 21.0 min | no clear change |
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 Pleasant Township, Steuben County?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Pleasant Township, Steuben County, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $66,205 (Tract 9713) to $87,404 (Tract 9711).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9713Steuben County | 5,503 | $66,205 |
| Tract 9714Steuben County | 5,631 | $72,692 |
| Tract 9711Steuben County | 3,174 | $87,404 |
| Tract 9715Steuben County | 3,091 | $80,381 |
| Tract 9710Steuben County | 3,640 | $76,782 |
| Tract 9712Steuben County | 2,806 | $75,446 |
| Tract 9709Steuben County | 2,360 | $75,089 |
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 Pleasant Township, Steuben County) · Census block assignment files
How does Pleasant Township, Steuben County compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pleasant Township, Steuben County is the 869th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 92nd-most populous of 1,001 in Indiana.
Pleasant Township, Steuben County ranks 514th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 92nd | 1,001 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 628th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 405th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 514th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 384th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 317th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 387th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 250th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 255th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 737th | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 847th | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 470th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 1,029th | 1,088 |
Pleasant Township, Steuben County's figures with every place in Indiana (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 Pleasant Township, Steuben County?
8 of the 57 figures for Pleasant Township, Steuben County 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
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