Pleasant Plain is a city located in Jefferson County Iowa. Pleasant Plain has a 2024 population of 79. Pleasant Plain is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -3.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 82 in 2020.
The average household income in Pleasant Plain is $64,759 with a poverty rate of 7.59%. The median age in Pleasant Plain is 55.1 years: 56.9 years for males, and 49.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pleasant Plain was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 44 | 1.8 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Married | 19 | 2.21 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Female | 15 | 1.6 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 10 | 1.3 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1.94
Average Family Size
1.8
Average Household Size
84.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 12.12% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 21.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2 | 3.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 1 | 1.52% |
| High School Graduate | 28 | 42.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 13 | 19.7% |
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 | 66 | 58 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 4.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,750 | $26,250 | $23,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $112,885 | $0 | $113,269 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.44% of Pleasant Plain residents speak only English, while 2.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 6 | 7.59% |
7.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.45%
Male Poverty Rate
8.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pleasant Plain is White, with 7.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pleasant Plain is White, with 7.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.29% |
| Some College | 7.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 16.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $74,941 |
| Households | - | $64,759 |
| Married Families | $57,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $30,140 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
12
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Korea | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 17.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.4%
Employment Rate
0%
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
92.41%
Born in Pleasant Plain
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Pleasant Plain residents were born in the United States, with 92.41% having been born in Iowa. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 75 | -1 | -1.32% |
| 2028 | 76 | -1 | -1.3% |
| 2027 | 77 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 77 | -1 | -1.28% |
| 2025 | 78 | -1 | -1.27% |
| 2024 | 79 | -1 | -1.25% |
| 2023 | 80 | -1 | -1.23% |
| 2022 | 81 | -1 | -1.22% |
| 2021 | 82 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 82 | -16 | -16.33% |
| 2019 | 98 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 98 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 98 | -2 | -2% |
| 2016 | 100 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 100 | 1 | 1.01% |
| 2014 | 99 | 1 | 1.02% |
| 2013 | 98 | 2 | 2.08% |
| 2012 | 96 | 1 | 1.05% |
| 2011 | 95 | 2 | 2.15% |
| 2010 | 93 | 0 | 0% |