Pleasure Point is a CDP located in Santa Cruz County California. Pleasure Point has a 2024 population of 6,894. Pleasure Point is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 11.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,173 in 2020.
The average household income in Pleasure Point is $151,287 with a poverty rate of 7.8%. The median age in Pleasure Point is 47 years: 51.9 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pleasure Point was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,530 | 76.66% |
| Two or more races | 733 | 12.4% |
| Other race | 507 | 8.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.96% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.91% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.19% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,671 | 2.21 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Married | 1,460 | 2.66 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Non Family | 1,036 | 1.35 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Female | 104 | 3.99 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Male | 71 | 3.04 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
61.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 157 | 3.27% |
| Associates Degree | 443 | 9.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,602 | 33.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 961 | 20% |
| High School Graduate | 449 | 9.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 2.5% |
| Some College | 1,073 | 22.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,826 | 3,730 | 2,170 |
| Hispanic | 693 | 592 | 288 |
| Other Race | 361 | 260 | 60 |
| 2+ Races | 359 | 298 | 247 |
| Islander | 57 | 57 | 30 |
| Asian | 54 | 35 | 18 |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,140 | $0 | $76,068 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,506 | $101,885 | $84,653 |
| High School Graduate | $26,667 | $14,602 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,532 | $46,676 | $0 |
| Overall | $77,546 | $93,068 | $75,363 |
| Some College | $68,083 | $90,920 | $29,886 |
$77,546
Average Earnings
$93,068
Average Male
$75,363
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.46% of Pleasure Point residents speak only English, while 13.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,387 | 271 | 6.18% |
| Multiple | 733 | 100 | 13.64% |
| Hispanic | 1,113 | 90 | 8.09% |
| Islander | 57 | 57 | 100% |
7.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.42%
Male Poverty Rate
6.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pleasure Point is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pleasure Point is White, with 6.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.91% |
| Some College | 7.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 57.53% |
| Male Employed | 4.45% |
| Female Employed | 1.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $137,378 | $167,053 |
| Households | $117,551 | $151,287 |
| Married Families | $155,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,852 | $118,584 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
265
Number of Veterans
251
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 123 |
| Korea | 78 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 145 |
| 65 to 74 | 68 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 237 | 5.73% |
| Black | 17 | 100% |
| Native American | 11 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.51%
Born in Pleasure Point
90.91%
Native Born
9.09%
Foreign Born
3.79%
Non Citizen
5.3%
Naturalized
90.91% of Pleasure Point residents were born in the United States, with 52.51% having been born in California. 3.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,894 | 493 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 6,401 | 492 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 5,909 | -313 | -5.03% |
| 2021 | 6,222 | 49 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 6,173 | 97 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 6,076 | -201 | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 6,277 | -104 | -1.63% |
| 2017 | 6,381 | 226 | 3.67% |
| 2016 | 6,155 | 203 | 3.41% |
| 2015 | 5,952 | -52 | -0.87% |
| 2014 | 6,004 | 431 | 7.73% |
| 2013 | 5,573 | 319 | 6.07% |
| 2012 | 5,254 | 59 | 1.14% |
| 2011 | 5,195 | 0 | 0% |