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 $64,138 with a poverty rate of 18.65%. The median age in Point Pleasant is 44.5 years: 37.6 years for males, and 48.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Point Pleasant was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,880 | 95.4% |
| Two or more races | 77 | 1.89% |
| Other race | 75 | 1.84% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,885 | 2.14 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Non Family | 969 | 1.18 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Married | 735 | 3.24 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Female | 98 | 3.3 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Male | 83 | 2.25 | 14.5 | 85.5 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
67.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 258 | 8.72% |
| Associates Degree | 396 | 13.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 505 | 17.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 183 | 6.19% |
| High School Graduate | 1,137 | 38.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 1.18% |
| Some College | 444 | 15.01% |
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 | 2,945 | 2,652 | 677 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,000 | $58,750 | $39,402 |
| Graduate Degree | $36,713 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,068 | $45,649 | $30,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,300 | $58,434 | $29,043 |
| Some College | $38,109 | $60,647 | $0 |
$40,300
Average Earnings
$58,434
Average Male
$29,043
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.38% of Point Pleasant residents speak only English, while 0.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,802 | 577 | 15.18% |
| Multiple | 76 | 76 | 100% |
| Other | 75 | 75 | 100% |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 100% |
18.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.36%
Male Poverty Rate
19.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Point Pleasant is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Point Pleasant is White, with 15.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.51% |
| Some College | 20.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 3.6% |
| Female Employed | 0.59% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,750 | $96,194 |
| Households | $45,996 | $64,138 |
| Married Families | $76,838 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,996 | $33,835 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
185
Number of Veterans
148
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 86 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 98 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 5.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
34.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
61.89%
Born in Point Pleasant
99.61%
Native Born
0.39%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
0.12%
Naturalized
99.61% of Point Pleasant residents were born in the United States, with 61.89% having been born in West Virginia. 0.27% 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% |