Pleasantdale is a CDP located in Essex County New Jersey. Pleasantdale has a 2024 population of 2,872. Pleasantdale is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 16.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,466 in 2020.
The average household income in Pleasantdale is $237,780 with a poverty rate of 0.17%. The median age in Pleasantdale is 42.8 years: 39.1 years for males, and 51.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pleasantdale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,635 | 71.3% |
| Black or African American | 379 | 16.53% |
| Two or more races | 198 | 8.63% |
| Other race | 81 | 3.53% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 743 | 3.08 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 502 | 3.26 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 98 | 3.98 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 83 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 60 | 2.92 | 100 | 0 |
3.29
Average Family Size
3.08
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 2% |
| Associates Degree | 156 | 9.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 523 | 32.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 402 | 25.14% |
| High School Graduate | 148 | 9.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 156 | 9.76% |
| Some College | 182 | 11.38% |
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 | 1,115 | 959 | 676 |
| Black | 270 | 245 | 157 |
| Hispanic | 155 | 155 | 72 |
| 2+ Races | 97 | 97 | 45 |
| Other Race | 51 | 44 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 60.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $99,500 | $101,141 | $97,284 |
| Graduate Degree | $119,792 | $213,000 | $104,293 |
| High School Graduate | $71,971 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $95,777 | $101,902 | $82,500 |
| Some College | $65,063 | $73,250 | $0 |
$95,777
Average Earnings
$101,902
Average Male
$82,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.81% of Pleasantdale residents speak only English, while 17.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,563 | 4 | 0.26% |
0.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
0.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pleasantdale is White, with 0.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pleasantdale is White, with 0.26% 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 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.13% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $163,603 | $253,600 |
| Households | $158,661 | $237,780 |
| Married Families | $175,521 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $77,372 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
53
Number of Veterans
53
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 43 | 15.03% |
| White | 10 | 0.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
7.6%
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
47.49%
Born in Pleasantdale
80.77%
Native Born
19.23%
Foreign Born
8.81%
Non Citizen
10.42%
Naturalized
80.77% of Pleasantdale residents were born in the United States, with 47.49% having been born in New Jersey. 8.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,872 | 205 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 2,667 | 205 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 2,462 | 178 | 7.79% |
| 2021 | 2,284 | -182 | -7.38% |
| 2020 | 2,466 | 0 | 0% |