City · Kansas
Pleasanton, Kansas
Pleasanton, city, in Linn County, Kansas. Pleasanton had 1,186 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,208 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,516 (±280). GEOID 2056450.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,186
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,208 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,516 ±280
Median household income
$49,565
±$15,314 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$102,900
±$29,527 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$633
±$99 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
Where is Pleasanton and what county is it in?
Pleasanton is a city in Linn County, Kansas. It covers 2.2 square miles of land, 557 residents per square mile in 2020.
Pleasanton is in the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 14 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Pleasanton lies entirely within Potosi Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pleasanton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,186 people lived in Pleasanton on July 1, 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 1,208 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,516 (±280).
| Measure | Pleasanton | Linn County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,516 ±280 | 9,767 | no clear change |
| Households | 628 ±117 | 4,348 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.39 ±0.32 | 2.24 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 703 ±125 | 5,222 | no clear change |
Pleasanton's population since 2000
From 1,387 in 2000 to 1,186 in 2025: down 14.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton?
The median resident of Pleasanton is 41.5 years old; 19.8% are under 18 and 21.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.8%.
| Measure | Pleasanton | Linn County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 ±5.8 | 45.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.8% ±6.1 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.4% ±6.0 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Male | 44.9% ±4.7 pts | 51.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% ±1.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.8% ±3.0 pts | 91.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7% ±3.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| With a disability | 21.7% ±5.9 pts | 18.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.3% ±8.5 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.2% ±5.8 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.5% ±5.9 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.4% ±3.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.1% ±6.4 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
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 Pleasanton earn?
Half of Pleasanton's 628 households earn less than $49,565 a year (±$15,314), against $59,069 in Linn County and $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $50,018 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pleasanton | Linn County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,565 ±$15,314 | $59,069 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,468 ±$9,554 | $84,539 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,811 ±$4,761 | $37,708 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.0% ±4.7 pts | 8.4% | −8.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.0% ±3.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.5% ±7.0 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% ±5.5 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.0% ±6.9 pts | 83.7% | – |
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 Pleasanton?
Owners occupy 57.5% of Pleasanton's occupied homes and renters 42.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $102,900 by its owner (±$29,527). The median renter pays $633 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Pleasanton | Linn County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $102,900 ±$29,527 | $173,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $633 ±$99 | $691 | −$236 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 16.0% ±13.0 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $990 ±$189 | $1,445 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.5% ±10.0 pts | 81.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.5% ±10.0 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Housing units | 703 ±125 | 5,222 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.1% ±2.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.0% ±8.5 pts | 81.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.5% ±5.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±2.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.1% ±5.1 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.0% ±9.4 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.0% ±3.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
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 many new homes is Pleasanton building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Pleasanton in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 3.4 per 1,000 residents against 3.5 across Kansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pleasanton work and get to work?
69.3% of Pleasanton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 34.5 minutes.
| Measure | Pleasanton | Linn County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.6% ±8.7 pts | 57.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% ±5.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 69.3% ±10.2 pts | 76.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.5% ±9.7 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 5.7% ±4.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.5% ±5.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.5 min ±5.8 | 34.7 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 Pleasanton?
No census tract lies mostly in Pleasanton; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9552Linn County | 4,318 | $57,946 |
| Tract 9551.01Linn County | 2,731 | $82,016 |
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 Pleasanton) · Census block assignment files
How does Pleasanton compare with other places in Kansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pleasanton is the 9,643rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 171st-most populous of 625 in Kansas.
Pleasanton ranks 349th of 374 places in Kansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 171st | 625 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 285th | 373 |
| Residents per square mile | 188th | 376 |
| Median household income | 349th | 374 |
| Per capita income | 321st | 375 |
| Median home value | 302nd | 370 |
| Median gross rent | 312th | 333 |
| Poverty rate | 120th | 266 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 327th | 374 |
| Median age | 145th | 376 |
| Owner-occupied share | 343rd | 374 |
| Travel time to work | 8th | 375 |
Pleasanton's figures with every place in Kansas (CSV)
Every place in Kansas, sortable · Compare Pleasanton with other places
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 Pleasanton?
21 of the 57 figures for Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton 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' public schools in Pleasanton.