Pleasant township is located in Van Wert County Ohio. Pleasant township has a 2024 population of 10,772. Pleasant township is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -1.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,892 in 2020.
The average household income in Pleasant township is $70,116 with a poverty rate of 11.88%. The median age in Pleasant township is 40.3 years: 40.2 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pleasant township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,015 | 92.24% |
| Two or more races | 538 | 4.96% |
| Other race | 178 | 1.64% |
| Black or African American | 103 | 0.95% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,330 | 2.45 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Married | 1,927 | 3.07 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Non Family | 1,470 | 1.17 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Female | 645 | 3.2 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Male | 288 | 3.16 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
69.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 483 | 6.64% |
| Associates Degree | 770 | 10.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 797 | 10.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 455 | 6.25% |
| High School Graduate | 3,104 | 42.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 165 | 2.27% |
| Some College | 1,505 | 20.68% |
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 | 6,698 | 6,112 | 1,183 |
| Hispanic | 271 | 235 | 60 |
| 2+ Races | 263 | 235 | 15 |
| Other Race | 102 | 100 | 49 |
| Black | 98 | 98 | 1 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 4 |
| Native American | 9 | 4 | 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 other race people with a rate of 48.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,339 | $64,060 | $50,079 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,000 | $72,422 | $67,629 |
| High School Graduate | $38,723 | $41,691 | $27,803 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,263 | $24,531 | $25,461 |
| Overall | $44,472 | $46,875 | $40,824 |
| Some College | $45,000 | $50,781 | $41,595 |
$44,472
Average Earnings
$46,875
Average Male
$40,824
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.64% of Pleasant township residents speak only English, while 2.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,646 | 1,096 | 11.36% |
| Multiple | 536 | 93 | 17.35% |
| Hispanic | 489 | 76 | 15.54% |
| Black | 96 | 8 | 8.33% |
11.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.57%
Male Poverty Rate
13.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pleasant township is Multiple, with 17.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pleasant township is Black, with 8.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.11% |
| High School | 14.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.42% |
| Some College | 5.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.58% |
| Female Employed | 6.64% |
| Male Employed | 5.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,423 | $81,281 |
| Households | $55,625 | $70,116 |
| Married Families | $88,586 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,040 | $40,941 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
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
614
Number of Veterans
589
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 253 |
| First Gulf War | 127 |
| Second Gulf War | 57 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 241 |
| 65 to 74 | 180 |
| 75+ | 121 |
| 55 to 64 | 64 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 582 | 7.54% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 8.13% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 5.88% |
| Asian | 4 | 28.57% |
| Black | 2 | 2.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
75.89%
Born in Pleasant township
99.08%
Native Born
0.92%
Foreign Born
0.47%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
99.08% of Pleasant township residents were born in the United States, with 75.89% having been born in Ohio. 0.47% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,552 | -44 | -0.42% |
| 2028 | 10,596 | -44 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 10,640 | -44 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 10,684 | -44 | -0.41% |
| 2025 | 10,728 | -44 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 10,772 | -44 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 10,816 | -44 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 10,860 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2021 | 10,857 | -35 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 10,892 | 347 | 3.29% |
| 2019 | 10,545 | 23 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 10,522 | -42 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 10,564 | 24 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 10,540 | -48 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 10,588 | -7 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 10,595 | -13 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 10,608 | -79 | -0.74% |
| 2012 | 10,687 | 8 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 10,679 | -9 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 10,688 | 0 | 0% |