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Pleasant Township, Van Wert County, Ohio
Pleasant Township, Van Wert County, township, in Van Wert County, Ohio. Pleasant Township, Van Wert County had 10,983 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,928 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,899 (±21). GEOID 3916163408.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,983
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,928 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,899 ±21
Median household income
$61,292
±$6,236 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$133,300
±$11,220 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$784
±$88 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Pleasant Township, Van Wert County and what county is it in?
Pleasant Township, Van Wert County is a township in Van Wert County, Ohio. It covers 36.4 square miles of land, 300 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Pleasant Township (Van Wert County): Van Wert (city, 11,092 in 2020).
Pleasant Township, Van Wert County is in the Van Wert, OH 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, Van Wert County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,983 people lived in Pleasant Township, Van Wert County on July 1, 2025, up 0.4% since 2020, in line with Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 10,928 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,899 (±21).
| Measure | Pleasant Township, Van Wert County | Van Wert County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,899±21 | 28,826 | +340 |
| Households | 4,346±183 | 11,549 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.10 | 2.47 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,745±171 | 12,573 | no clear change |
Pleasant Township, Van Wert County's population since 2000
From 11,120 in 2000 to 10,983 in 2025: down 1.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pleasant Township, Van Wert 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, Van Wert County?
The median resident of Pleasant Township, Van Wert County is 41.1 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 18.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.3%. 1.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pleasant Township, Van Wert County | Van Wert County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1±2.3 | 41.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.0%±1.6 pts | 23.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4%±2.0 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Male | 49.3%±1.7 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3%±1.3 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.1%±2.3 pts | 91.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9%±1.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7%±1.1 pts | 1.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.7%±1.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4%±1.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 14.8%±2.3 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1%±1.2 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.2%±1.8 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.0%±3.0 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1%±1.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.9%±2.6 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
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, Van Wert County earn?
Half of Pleasant Township, Van Wert County's 4,346 households earn less than $61,292 a year (±$6,236), against $67,917 in Van Wert County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $55,784 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pleasant Township, Van Wert County | Van Wert County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,292±$6,236 | $67,917 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,026±$4,624 | $82,591 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,197±$1,817 | $34,583 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.3%±3.1 pts | 9.0% | −5.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.5%±5.5 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.7%±3.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.8%±2.1 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.2%±2.7 pts | 88.6% | – |
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, Van Wert County?
Owners occupy 72.9% of Pleasant Township, Van Wert County's occupied homes and renters 27.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $133,300 by its owner (±$11,220). The median renter pays $784 a month including utilities, and 29.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pleasant Township, Van Wert County | Van Wert County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $133,300±$11,220 | $152,000 | +$24,999 |
| Median gross rent | $784±$88 | $782 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.5%±10.5 pts | 31.5% | −14.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,037±$82 | $1,111 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.9%±4.1 pts | 82.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.1%±4.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Housing units | 4,745±171 | 12,573 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.7%±3.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.1%±3.7 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8%±1.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.3%±1.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.8%±4.0 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.6%±2.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
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 Pleasant Township, Van Wert County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Pleasant Township, Van Wert County in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Ohio.
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 Pleasant Township, Van Wert County work and get to work?
85.4% of Pleasant Township, Van Wert County's workers drive alone and 2.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Pleasant Township, Van Wert County | Van Wert County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.1%±3.4 pts | 64.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±2.2 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 85.4%±3.3 pts | 84.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8%±2.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.1%±1.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.9%±1.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.7 min±1.6 | 19.7 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 Pleasant Township, Van Wert County?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Pleasant Township, Van Wert County, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $46,050 (Tract 206) to $60,974 (Tract 209).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 208Van Wert County | 4,238 | $54,386 |
| Tract 209Van Wert County | 3,652 | $60,974 |
| Tract 207Van Wert County | 1,657 | $55,552 |
| Tract 202Van Wert County | 4,605 | $87,019 |
| Tract 206Van Wert County | 1,753 | $46,050 |
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, Van Wert County) · Census block assignment files
How does Pleasant Township, Van Wert County compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pleasant Township, Van Wert County is the 1,138th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 109th-most populous of 1,311 in Ohio.
Pleasant Township, Van Wert County ranks 1,239th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 109th | 1,311 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 601st | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 822nd | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 1,239th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 1,279th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 1,452nd | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 1,158th | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 484th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,058th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 950th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,168th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 973rd | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 1,677th | 1,731 |
Pleasant Township, Van Wert County's figures with every place in Ohio (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, Van Wert County?
9 of the 57 figures for Pleasant Township, Van Wert 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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