City · New Jersey
Pleasantville, New Jersey
Pleasantville, city, in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Pleasantville had 20,853 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 20,629 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 20,712 (±26). GEOID 3459640.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,853
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,629 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,712 ±26
Median household income
$53,661
±$4,282 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$194,100
±$15,965 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,354
±$177 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Pleasantville and what county is it in?
Pleasantville is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It covers 5.7 square miles of land, 3,606 residents per square mile in 2020.
Pleasantville is in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 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 Pleasantville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 20,853 people lived in Pleasantville on July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 20,629 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 20,712 (±26).
| Measure | Pleasantville | Atlantic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,712 ±26 | 276,270 | +411 |
| Households | 6,803 ±441 | 109,557 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.00 ±0.19 | 2.47 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,240 ±444 | 132,199 | no clear change |
Pleasantville's population since 2000
From 19,012 in 2000 to 20,853 in 2025: up 9.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville?
The median resident of Pleasantville is 34.7 years old; 23.6% are under 18 and 12.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 53.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 30.4%. 29.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pleasantville | Atlantic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 ±3.3 | 42.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.6% ±2.5 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.7% ±1.7 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Male | 47.4% ±2.4 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 53.7% ±4.5 pts | 20.4% | +6.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 8.2% ±1.7 pts | 54.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 30.4% ±4.2 pts | 12.6% | −7.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±2.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 29.1% ±4.4 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 55.2% ±4.9 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.9% ±1.0 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 15.2% ±2.2 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.6% ±3.6 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 73.9% ±4.6 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.0% ±2.3 pts | 31.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.0% ±0.9 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.7% ±4.5 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 Pleasantville earn?
Half of Pleasantville's 6,803 households earn less than $53,661 a year (±$4,282), against $78,050 in Atlantic County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $50,447 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pleasantville | Atlantic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,661 ±$4,282 | $78,050 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,695 ±$6,949 | $106,340 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,941 ±$1,930 | $41,637 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.1% ±4.8 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.1% ±10.1 pts | 18.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.3% ±5.7 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% ±2.3 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.1% ±3.3 pts | 91.2% | – |
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 Pleasantville?
Owners occupy 48.0% of Pleasantville's occupied homes and renters 52.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $194,100 by its owner (±$15,965). The median renter pays $1,354 a month including utilities, and 56.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pleasantville | Atlantic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $194,100 ±$15,965 | $295,000 | +$31,895 |
| Median gross rent | $1,354 ±$177 | $1,376 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 56.2% ±8.0 pts | 47.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,783 ±$177 | $2,185 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.0% ±5.4 pts | 68.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 52.0% ±5.4 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Housing units | 7,240 ±444 | 132,199 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.8% ±1.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.7% ±5.9 pts | 57.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6% ±2.3 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.3% ±4.1 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.9% ±3.7 pts | 11.0% | – |
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 Pleasantville building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Pleasantville in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
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 Pleasantville work and get to work?
63.6% of Pleasantville's workers drive alone and 5.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.7%.
| Measure | Pleasantville | Atlantic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.8% ±3.4 pts | 63.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.7% ±3.3 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.6% ±5.3 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.9% ±5.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 8.6% ±3.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.6% ±1.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.5% ±2.0 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.6 min ±1.7 | 25.2 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 Pleasantville?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Pleasantville (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $43,489 (Tract 119.02) to $75,417 (Tract 119.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 122Atlantic County | 5,948 | $52,477 |
| Tract 119.02Atlantic County | 4,698 | $43,489 |
| Tract 120Atlantic County | 4,304 | $60,417 |
| Tract 119.01Atlantic County | 3,174 | $75,417 |
| Tract 121Atlantic County | 3,033 | $59,718 |
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 Pleasantville) · Census block assignment files
How does Pleasantville compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pleasantville is the 1,871st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 48th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Pleasantville ranks 749th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 48th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 374th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 241st | 787 |
| Median household income | 749th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 769th | 785 |
| Median home value | 750th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 613th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 15th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 772nd | 780 |
| Median age | 736th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 710th | 777 |
| Work from home | 682nd | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 753rd | 787 |
Pleasantville's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville?
8 of the 57 figures for Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville.