Point Pleasant is a city located in Mason County West Virginia. Point Pleasant has a 2024 population of 3,855. Point Pleasant is currently declining at a rate of -1.36% annually and its population has decreased by -5.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,065 in 2020.
The average household income in Point Pleasant is $58,920 with a poverty rate of 25.82%. The median age in Point Pleasant is 47.8 years: 39.9 years for males, and 49 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Point Pleasant was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,770 | 94.04% |
| Black or African American | 128 | 3.19% |
| Other race | 89 | 2.22% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.52% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,929 | 2.06 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Non Family | 1,082 | 1.25 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Married | 650 | 3.09 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Female | 134 | 3.25 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Male | 63 | 2.83 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
61.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 145 | 4.86% |
| Associates Degree | 449 | 15.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 541 | 18.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 132 | 4.43% |
| High School Graduate | 1,219 | 40.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68 | 2.28% |
| Some College | 427 | 14.32% |
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 | 2,847 | 2,634 | 664 |
| Black | 125 | 125 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,010 | $49,865 | $42,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,750 | $48,555 | $33,426 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,905 | $48,525 | $30,662 |
| Some College | $34,643 | $45,263 | $0 |
$41,905
Average Earnings
$48,525
Average Male
$30,662
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.75% of Point Pleasant residents speak only English, while 0.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,643 | 905 | 24.84% |
| Other | 89 | 89 | 100% |
| Black | 128 | 5 | 3.91% |
25.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.34%
Male Poverty Rate
30.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Point Pleasant is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Point Pleasant is Black, with 3.91% 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 44.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 39.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.92% |
| Some College | 21.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 0.62% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,750 | $88,662 |
| Households | $40,837 | $58,920 |
| Married Families | $59,900 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,601 | $34,523 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
159
Number of Veterans
139
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 92 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 159 | 5.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
54.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
72.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.2%
Labor Force Participation
41.5%
Employment Rate
4%
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
59.67%
Born in Point Pleasant
99.63%
Native Born
0.37%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
0.15%
Naturalized
99.63% of Point Pleasant residents were born in the United States, with 59.67% having been born in West Virginia. 0.22% 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 | 3,593 | -53 | -1.45% |
| 2028 | 3,646 | -52 | -1.41% |
| 2027 | 3,698 | -52 | -1.39% |
| 2026 | 3,750 | -53 | -1.39% |
| 2025 | 3,803 | -52 | -1.35% |
| 2024 | 3,855 | -53 | -1.36% |
| 2023 | 3,908 | -39 | -0.99% |
| 2022 | 3,947 | -79 | -1.96% |
| 2021 | 4,026 | -39 | -0.96% |
| 2020 | 4,065 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2019 | 4,071 | -51 | -1.24% |
| 2018 | 4,122 | -27 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 4,149 | -38 | -0.91% |
| 2016 | 4,187 | -39 | -0.92% |
| 2015 | 4,226 | -21 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 4,247 | -22 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 4,269 | -24 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 4,293 | -29 | -0.67% |
| 2011 | 4,322 | -24 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 4,346 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,637 | -359 | -7.19% |
| 1990 | 4,996 | -686 | -12.07% |
| 1980 | 5,682 | -440 | -7.19% |
| 1970 | 6,122 | 337 | 5.83% |
| 1960 | 5,785 | 1,189 | 25.87% |
| 1950 | 4,596 | 1,058 | 29.9% |
| 1940 | 3,538 | 237 | 7.18% |
| 1930 | 3,301 | 242 | 7.91% |
| 1920 | 3,059 | -534 | -14.86% |