Pleasant Hill is a city located in Polk County Iowa. Pleasant Hill has a 2024 population of 12,092. Pleasant Hill is currently growing at a rate of 4.09% annually and its population has increased by 18.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,192 in 2020.
The average household income in Pleasant Hill is $103,687 with a poverty rate of 9.26%. The median age in Pleasant Hill is 40.5 years: 39.4 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pleasant Hill was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,800 | 84.16% |
| Two or more races | 591 | 5.65% |
| Black or African American | 506 | 4.84% |
| Asian | 457 | 4.37% |
| Other race | 72 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,860 | 2.67 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Married | 2,411 | 2.94 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Non Family | 809 | 1.26 | 66 | 34 |
| Female | 402 | 3.36 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Male | 238 | 3.52 | 71 | 29 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
77.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 92 | 1.32% |
| Associates Degree | 770 | 11.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,529 | 21.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 635 | 9.12% |
| High School Graduate | 2,304 | 33.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 137 | 1.97% |
| Some College | 1,496 | 21.48% |
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 | 6,167 | 6,071 | 2,067 |
| Hispanic | 274 | 190 | 12 |
| Asian | 227 | 186 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 197 | 165 | 45 |
| Black | 182 | 174 | 20 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 33.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,798 | $86,705 | $65,298 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,771 | $52,188 | $64,044 |
| High School Graduate | $43,125 | $50,606 | $28,472 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,938 | $0 | $48,293 |
| Overall | $55,861 | $61,606 | $47,324 |
| Some College | $58,609 | $64,038 | $43,869 |
$55,861
Average Earnings
$61,606
Average Male
$47,324
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.5% of Pleasant Hill residents speak only English, while 7.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,427 | 822 | 9.75% |
| Black | 501 | 106 | 21.16% |
| Hispanic | 592 | 18 | 3.04% |
| Native | 30 | 13 | 43.33% |
| Other | 72 | 5 | 6.94% |
| Multiple | 591 | 2 | 0.34% |
9.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.4%
Male Poverty Rate
9.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pleasant Hill is Native, with 43.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pleasant Hill is Multiple, with 0.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.2% |
| Some College | 3.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 77.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.58% |
| Female Employed | 6.27% |
| Male Employed | 5.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,593 | $110,682 |
| Households | $81,992 | $103,687 |
| Married Families | $107,581 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,399 | $66,844 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.2%
Male Marriage Rate
54.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
620
Number of Veterans
561
Male Veterans
59
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 215 |
| Second Gulf War | 168 |
| First Gulf War | 80 |
| Korea | 42 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 200 |
| 75+ | 143 |
| 35 to 54 | 128 |
| 18 to 34 | 97 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 591 | 8.88% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 13.78% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 6.53% |
| Asian | 10 | 3.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
9.2%
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
71.59%
Born in Pleasant Hill
95.59%
Native Born
4.41%
Foreign Born
0.47%
Non Citizen
3.94%
Naturalized
95.59% of Pleasant Hill residents were born in the United States, with 71.59% having been born in Iowa. 0.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,467 | 475 | 3.39% |
| 2028 | 13,992 | 475 | 3.51% |
| 2027 | 13,517 | 475 | 3.64% |
| 2026 | 13,042 | 475 | 3.78% |
| 2025 | 12,567 | 475 | 3.93% |
| 2024 | 12,092 | 475 | 4.09% |
| 2023 | 11,617 | 416 | 3.71% |
| 2022 | 11,201 | 306 | 2.81% |
| 2021 | 10,895 | 703 | 6.9% |
| 2020 | 10,192 | 163 | 1.63% |
| 2019 | 10,029 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 10,024 | 182 | 1.85% |
| 2017 | 9,842 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 9,840 | 272 | 2.84% |
| 2015 | 9,568 | 167 | 1.78% |
| 2014 | 9,401 | 100 | 1.08% |
| 2013 | 9,301 | 135 | 1.47% |
| 2012 | 9,166 | 173 | 1.92% |
| 2011 | 8,993 | 161 | 1.82% |
| 2010 | 8,832 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,070 | 1,399 | 38.11% |
| 1990 | 3,671 | 178 | 5.1% |
| 1980 | 3,493 | -10,974 | -75.86% |