Point Pleasant, WV

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Point Pleasant Overview

4,067
TOTAL POPULATION
2,030
MALE POPULATION
2,037
FEMALE POPULATION
99.66
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.34
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,990
PER CAPITA INCOME
$73,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$45,996
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
54.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
45.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,559
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
49.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Point Pleasant Zip Codes

Point Pleasant Area Codes

Race in Point Pleasant

The most populous races in Point Pleasant are White / Caucasian (3,880 | 95.4%), Two or more Races (77 | 1.9%), and Some other Race (75 | 1.8%).
Race in Point Pleasant
Race# Population% Population
Asian210.5%
Black / African American140.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,88095.4%
Two or more Races771.9%
Some other Race751.8%
Total4,067100.0%

Ancestry in Point Pleasant

The most populous ancestries reported in Point Pleasant are English (556 | 13.7%), German (493 | 12.1%), Irish (485 | 11.9%), American (271 | 6.7%), and Italian (214 | 5.3%), together accounting for 49.6% of all Point Pleasant residents.
Ancestry in Point Pleasant
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2716.7%
British220.5%
Croatian250.6%
Czech10.0%
Eastern European210.5%
English55613.7%
European461.1%
French240.6%
German49312.1%
Hungarian391.0%
Indian (Asian)160.4%
Irish48511.9%
Italian2145.3%
Jamaican10.0%
Polish200.5%
Portuguese852.1%
Russian270.7%
Scotch-Irish701.7%
Scottish1974.8%
Sri Lankan50.1%
Welsh1954.8%
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Immigrants in Point Pleasant

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Point Pleasant came from Asia (16 | 0.4%), China (16 | 0.4%), and Eastern Asia (16 | 0.4%), together accounting for 1.2% of all Point Pleasant residents.
Immigrants in Point Pleasant
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia160.4%
China160.4%
Eastern Asia160.4%
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Sex and Age in Point Pleasant

Sex and Age in Point Pleasant

The most populous age groups in Point Pleasant are Under 5 Years (306 | 15.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (234 | 11.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Point Pleasant
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years306 (15.1%)57 (2.8%)
5 to 9 Years128 (6.3%)116 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Years213 (10.5%)114 (5.6%)
15 to 19 Years16 (0.8%)21 (1.0%)
20 to 24 Years28 (1.4%)110 (5.4%)
25 to 29 Years87 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years120 (5.9%)201 (9.9%)
35 to 39 Years189 (9.3%)171 (8.4%)
40 to 44 Years35 (1.7%)139 (6.8%)
45 to 49 Years81 (4.0%)99 (4.9%)
50 to 54 Years22 (1.1%)106 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years242 (11.9%)144 (7.1%)
60 to 64 Years223 (11.0%)234 (11.5%)
65 to 69 Years82 (4.0%)93 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years60 (3.0%)157 (7.7%)
75 to 79 Years86 (4.2%)82 (4.0%)
80 to 84 Years101 (5.0%)33 (1.6%)
85 Years and over11 (0.5%)160 (7.9%)
Total2,030 (100.0%)2,037 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Point Pleasant

Median Family Size in Point Pleasant

The median family size in Point Pleasant is 3.15 persons per family, with single female/mother families (98 | 10.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.3 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (83 | 9.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.25 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Point Pleasant
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple735 (80.2%)3.24
Single Male/Father83 (9.1%)2.25
Single Female/Mother98 (10.7%)3.30
Total Families916 (100.0%)3.15

Median Household Size in Point Pleasant

The median household size in Point Pleasant is 2.14 persons per household, with single female/mother households (98 | 5.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.3 persons per household. non-family households (969 | 51.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Point Pleasant
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple735 (39.0%)3.24
Single Male/Father83 (4.4%)2.25
Single Female/Mother98 (5.2%)3.30
Non-family969 (51.4%)1.18
Total Households1,885 (100.0%)2.14

Household Size by Marriage Status in Point Pleasant

Out of a total of 1,885 households in Point Pleasant, 916 (48.6%) are family households, while 969 (51.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 594, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 890.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Point Pleasant
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-890 (47.2%)
2-Person Households594 (31.5%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households90 (4.8%)79 (4.2%)
4-Person Households104 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households81 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households47 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total916 (48.6%)969 (51.4%)

Female Fertility in Point Pleasant

Fertility by Age in Point Pleasant

Average fertility rate in Point Pleasant is 105.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 251.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Point Pleasant
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years78 (100.0%)251.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total78 (100.0%)105.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Point Pleasant

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Point Pleasant
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Point Pleasant

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Point Pleasant
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma41 (52.6%)287.0
College or Associate's Degree37 (47.4%)126.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total78 (100.0%)105.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Point Pleasant

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Point Pleasant
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Point Pleasant

Income Overview in Point Pleasant

Per Capita Income in Point Pleasant is $30,990, while median incomes of families and households are $73,750 and $45,996 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,067$30,990
Median Family Income916$73,750
Mean Family Income916$96,194
Median Household Income1,885$45,996
Mean Household Income1,885$64,138
Income Deficit916$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,06754.15%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,06745.85¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,0670.48

Earnings by Sex in Point Pleasant

Average Earnings in Point Pleasant are $38,217, $57,953 for men and $26,574 for women, a difference of 54.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Point Pleasant
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male853 (50.5%)$57,953
Female836 (49.5%)$26,574
Total1,689 (100.0%)$38,217

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Point Pleasant

The most common earnings brackets in Point Pleasant are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (197 | 23.1%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (149 | 17.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Point Pleasant
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less19 (2.2%)43 (5.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)17 (2.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)118 (14.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)13 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)4 (0.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)41 (4.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49991 (10.7%)21 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)49 (5.9%)
$20,000 to $22,49912 (1.4%)77 (9.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99912 (1.4%)18 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99915 (1.8%)74 (8.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99971 (8.3%)64 (7.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99927 (3.2%)112 (13.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99937 (4.3%)25 (3.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999126 (14.8%)149 (17.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999197 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999102 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99971 (8.3%)11 (1.3%)
$100,000+73 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total853 (100.0%)836 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Point Pleasant

Average earnings in Point Pleasant are $58,434 for men and $29,043 for women, a difference of 50.3%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $60,647, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $45,649. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $39,402, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $30,625.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Point Pleasant
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$45,649$30,625
College or Associate's Degree$60,647$0
Bachelor's Degree$58,750$39,402
Graduate Degree--
Total$58,434$29,043

Family Income in Point Pleasant

Family Income Brackets in Point Pleasant

According to the Point Pleasant family income data, there are 240 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Point Pleasant
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000121.3%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999384.1%
$25,000 to $34,99913715.0%
$35,000 to $49,99914916.3%
$50,000 to $74,99912814.0%
$75,000 to $99,99924026.2%
$100,000 to $149,999849.2%
$150,000 to $199,999434.7%
$200,000+859.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Point Pleasant

3-person families (90 | 9.8%) account for the highest median family income in Point Pleasant with $76,029 per family, while 2-person families (594 | 64.8%) have the highest median income of $33,290 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Point Pleasant
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families594 (64.8%)$66,579
3-Person Families90 (9.8%)$76,029
4-Person Families104 (11.4%)$0
5-Person Families81 (8.8%)$34,958
6-Person Families47 (5.1%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total916 (100.0%)$73,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Point Pleasant

Family Income by Number of Earners in Point Pleasant
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners175 (19.1%)$31,955
1 Earner320 (34.9%)$61,667
2 Earners395 (43.1%)$88,313
3+ Earners26 (2.8%)$0
Total916 (100.0%)$73,750

Household Income in Point Pleasant

Household Income Brackets in Point Pleasant

With 371 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Point Pleasant, accounting for 19.7% of all households. In contrast, only 43 households (2.3%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Point Pleasant
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001739.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991075.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991417.5%
$25,000 to $34,99930716.3%
$35,000 to $49,99937119.7%
$50,000 to $74,99927314.5%
$75,000 to $99,99930015.9%
$100,000 to $149,999854.5%
$150,000 to $199,999432.3%
$200,000+854.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Point Pleasant

The median household income in Point Pleasant is $45,996, with the highest median household income of $57,785 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 738 households (39.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 69 households (3.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Point Pleasant
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years69 (3.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years380 (20.2%)$48,393
45 to 64 Years738 (39.2%)$57,785
65+ Years698 (37.0%)$31,283
Total1,885 (100.0%)$45,996

Poverty in Point Pleasant

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Point Pleasant

With 17.4% poverty level for males and 20.0% for females among the residents of Point Pleasant, 16 and 17 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (100.0%) and 103 females (51.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Point Pleasant
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years99 (32.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years33 (56.9%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years84 (57.5%)13 (25.5%)
12 to 14 Years11 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)4 (3.6%)
25 to 34 Years30 (14.5%)103 (51.2%)
35 to 44 Years35 (15.6%)26 (8.4%)
45 to 54 Years21 (20.4%)53 (25.9%)
55 to 64 Years4 (0.9%)22 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)118 (47.2%)
75 Years and over26 (13.1%)52 (18.9%)
Total351 (17.4%)391 (20.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Point Pleasant

According to the poverty statistics in Point Pleasant, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Point Pleasant
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years207 (67.6%)57 (100.0%)
5 Years25 (43.1%)28 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years62 (42.5%)38 (74.5%)
12 to 14 Years126 (92.0%)82 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years28 (100.0%)106 (96.4%)
25 to 34 Years177 (85.5%)98 (48.8%)
35 to 44 Years189 (84.4%)284 (91.6%)
45 to 54 Years82 (79.6%)152 (74.2%)
55 to 64 Years461 (99.1%)356 (94.2%)
65 to 74 Years142 (100.0%)132 (52.8%)
75 Years and over172 (86.9%)223 (81.1%)
Total1,671 (82.6%)1,565 (80.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Point Pleasant

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Point Pleasant show that 5.3% or 39 of the total 735 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 38.0%, comprising of 30 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Point Pleasant
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children473 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children174 (95.1%)9 (4.9%)
3 or 4 Children49 (62.0%)30 (38.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total696 (94.7%)39 (5.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Point Pleasant

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Point Pleasant
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)12 (34.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)14 (14.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Point Pleasant

The poverty data for Point Pleasant shows that 39 of the married-couple family households (5.3%) and 14 of the single-parent households (7.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (38.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Point Pleasant
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children9 (4.9%)12 (20.3%)
3 or 4 Children30 (38.0%)2 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (5.3%)14 (7.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Point Pleasant

Employment by Class of Employer in Point Pleasant

Among the 1,344 employed individuals in Point Pleasant, private company employees (919 | 68.4%), state government employees (168 | 12.5%), and local government employees (94 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Point Pleasant
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees91968.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)795.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations433.2%
Local Government Employees947.0%
State Government Employees16812.5%
Federal Government Employees241.8%
Unpaid Family Workers171.3%
Total1,344100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Point Pleasant

According to the labor force statistics for Point Pleasant, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,124), 49.9% or 1,559 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 51 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 81.6% or 315 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.6% or 27 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Point Pleasant
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years94 (68.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years63 (72.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years201 (62.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years399 (74.7%)24 (6.0%)
45 to 54 Years168 (54.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years315 (81.6%)27 (8.6%)
60 to 64 Years192 (42.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years101 (25.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over26 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,559 (49.9%)51 (3.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Point Pleasant

According to labor force statistics for Point Pleasant, 63.9% of individuals (1,337) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,093) are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 51 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 69.9% or 153 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.3% or 51 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Point Pleasant
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School153 (69.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma383 (59.4%)86 (13.3%)
College / Associate Degree414 (63.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher388 (67.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,337 (63.9%)80 (3.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Point Pleasant

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Point Pleasant are Community & Social Service (173 | 11.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (124 | 8.2%), Education Instruction & Library (82 | 5.4%), Education, Arts & Media (74 | 4.9%), and Business & Financial (43 | 2.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Point Pleasant

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Point Pleasant, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (69.5%), and Business & Financial (55.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (62.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Point Pleasant
OccupationMaleFemale
Management37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial24 (55.8%)19 (44.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 85 (49.1%)88 (50.9%)
Education, Arts & Media28 (37.8%)46 (62.2%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library57 (69.5%)25 (30.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)124 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)146 (38.7%)231 (61.3%)
Total (Overall)834 (55.3%)674 (44.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Point Pleasant are Personal Care & Service (151 | 10.0%), Security & Protection (139 | 9.2%), Law Enforcement (139 | 9.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (45 | 3.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (29 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Point Pleasant

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Point Pleasant, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (75.5%), and Security & Protection (54.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Security & Protection (46.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Point Pleasant
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Security & Protection75 (54.0%)64 (46.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement75 (54.0%)64 (46.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)45 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service114 (75.5%)37 (24.5%)
Total (Category)218 (56.0%)171 (44.0%)
Total (Overall)834 (55.3%)674 (44.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Point Pleasant are Sales & Related (397 | 26.3%), and Office & Administration (75 | 5.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Point Pleasant

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Point Pleasant
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related204 (51.4%)193 (48.6%)
Office & Administration15 (20.0%)60 (80.0%)
Total (Category)219 (46.4%)253 (53.6%)
Total (Overall)834 (55.3%)674 (44.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Point Pleasant are Construction & Extraction (97 | 6.4%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (90 | 6.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Point Pleasant

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Point Pleasant
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)187 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)834 (55.3%)674 (44.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Point Pleasant are Production (43 | 2.9%), Transportation (21 | 1.4%), and Material Moving (19 | 1.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Point Pleasant

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Point Pleasant
OccupationMaleFemale
Production43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Total (Category)64 (77.1%)19 (22.9%)
Total (Overall)834 (55.3%)674 (44.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Point Pleasant

Employment Industries in Point Pleasant

The major employment industries in Point Pleasant include Retail Trade (373 | 24.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (221 | 14.7%), Public Administration (197 | 13.1%), Educational Services (143 | 9.5%), and Transportation & Warehousing (73 | 4.8%).
Employment Industries in Point Pleasant

Employment Industries by Sex in Point Pleasant

The Point Pleasant industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Point Pleasant
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade193 (51.7%)180 (48.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance14 (37.8%)23 (62.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific26 (57.8%)19 (42.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services86 (60.1%)57 (39.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance28 (12.7%)193 (87.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Public Administration99 (50.2%)98 (49.7%)
Total834 (55.3%)674 (44.7%)

Education in Point Pleasant

School Enrollment in Point Pleasant

The most common levels of schooling among the 685 students in Point Pleasant are middle school (327 | 47.7%), elementary school (131 | 19.1%), and graduate / professional (92 | 13.4%).
School Enrollment in Point Pleasant
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool466.7%
Kindergarten608.8%
Elementary School13119.1%
Middle School32747.7%
High School91.3%
College / Undergraduate202.9%
Graduate / Professional9213.4%
Total685100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Point Pleasant

Out of a total of 685 students who are enrolled in schools in Point Pleasant, 23 (3.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 662 (96.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 12 (60.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 21 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Point Pleasant
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old216 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds316 (96.6%)11 (3.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds8 (40.0%)12 (60.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total662 (96.6%)23 (3.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Point Pleasant

Education (194 | 28.2%), business (150 | 21.8%), arts & humanities (145 | 21.1%), science & technology (72 | 10.5%), and liberal arts & history (51 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 688 individuals in Point Pleasant who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Point Pleasant
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences111.6%
Engineering131.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology7210.5%
Business15021.8%
Education19428.2%
Literature & Languages142.0%
Liberal Arts & History517.4%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications385.5%
Arts & Humanities14521.1%
Total688100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Point Pleasant

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Point Pleasant

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Point Pleasant are males with 2 vehicles (334, accounting for 44.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (105, making up 56.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Point Pleasant
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)32 (5.4%)
1 Vehicle198 (26.5%)333 (55.9%)
2 Vehicles334 (44.7%)105 (17.6%)
3 Vehicles102 (13.6%)87 (14.6%)
4 Vehicles79 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles35 (4.7%)39 (6.5%)
Total748 (100.0%)596 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Point Pleasant

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Point Pleasant are 5 to 9 minutes (360 commuters, 26.9%), 15 to 19 minutes (271 commuters, 20.2%), and less than 5 minutes (270 commuters, 20.2%).
Commute Time in Point Pleasant
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes27020.2%
5 to 9 Minutes36026.9%
10 to 14 Minutes1007.5%
15 to 19 Minutes27120.2%
20 to 24 Minutes745.5%
25 to 29 Minutes171.3%
30 to 34 Minutes19714.7%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes302.2%
90 or more Minutes211.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Point Pleasant

The most common commute times in Point Pleasant are 5 to 9 minutes (201 commuters, 26.9%) for males and less than 5 minutes (167 commuters, 28.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Point Pleasant
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes103 (13.8%)167 (28.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes201 (26.9%)159 (26.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes46 (6.1%)54 (9.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes153 (20.4%)118 (19.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes12 (1.6%)62 (10.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes17 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes165 (22.1%)32 (5.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes30 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes21 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Point Pleasant

The most frequent times of departure to work in Point Pleasant are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (218, 29.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (140, 23.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Point Pleasant
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM21 (2.8%)19 (3.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)49 (8.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM63 (8.4%)39 (6.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM59 (7.9%)11 (1.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM218 (29.1%)19 (3.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM125 (16.7%)122 (20.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM141 (18.9%)140 (23.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM14 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM62 (8.3%)46 (7.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6 (0.8%)32 (5.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)17 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM39 (5.2%)13 (2.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)85 (14.4%)
Total748 (100.0%)592 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Point Pleasant

Occupancy by Ownership in Point Pleasant

Of the total 1,885 dwellings in Point Pleasant, owner-occupied units account for 1,275 (67.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 610 (32.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Point Pleasant
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,27567.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units61032.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,885100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Point Pleasant

Occupancy by Household Size in Point Pleasant
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household89047.2%
2-Person Household59431.5%
3-Person Household1699.0%
4+ Person Household23212.3%
Total Housing Units1,885100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Point Pleasant

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Point Pleasant
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household544 (61.1%)346 (38.9%)
2-Person Household483 (81.3%)111 (18.7%)
3-Person Household169 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household79 (34.1%)153 (65.9%)
Total Housing Units1,275 (67.6%)610 (32.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Point Pleasant

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Point Pleasant
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School75 (40.8%)109 (59.2%)
High School Diploma468 (68.4%)216 (31.6%)
College/Associate Degree331 (66.9%)164 (33.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher401 (76.8%)121 (23.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Point Pleasant

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Point Pleasant
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1437.6%
35 to 44 Years30616.2%
45 to 54 Years21611.5%
55 to 64 Years52227.7%
65 to 74 Years35018.6%
75 to 84 Years24412.9%
85 Years and Over1045.5%
Total1,885100.0%

Housing Finances in Point Pleasant

Median Income by Occupancy in Point Pleasant

Median Income by Occupancy in Point Pleasant
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,275 (67.6%)$46,532
Renter-Occupied610 (32.4%)$45,353
Average1,885 (100.0%)$45,996

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Point Pleasant

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Point Pleasant
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00059 (4.6%)37 (6.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)77 (12.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99939 (3.1%)69 (11.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99965 (5.1%)20 (3.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99944 (3.5%)12 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999229 (18.0%)78 (12.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999286 (22.4%)85 (13.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999231 (18.1%)43 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999183 (14.3%)116 (19.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99984 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more55 (4.3%)73 (12.0%)
Total1,275 (100.0%)610 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Point Pleasant

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Point Pleasant
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300263 (20.6%)117 (19.2%)
$300 to $499478 (37.5%)93 (15.2%)
$500 to $799351 (27.5%)186 (30.5%)
$800 to $99986 (6.8%)113 (18.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49983 (6.5%)32 (5.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99914 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,275 (100.0%)610 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Point Pleasant

Housing Structures in Point Pleasant

Housing Structures in Point Pleasant
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,47678.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments191.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments623.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1769.3%
10 or more Apartments1397.4%
Mobile Home / Other130.7%
Total1,885100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Point Pleasant

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Point Pleasant
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,262 (85.5%)214 (14.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)176 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)139 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,275 (67.6%)610 (32.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Point Pleasant

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Point Pleasant
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)17 (2.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)253 (41.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms362 (28.4%)262 (42.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms716 (56.2%)57 (9.3%)
8 or more Rooms197 (15.4%)21 (3.4%)
Total1,275 (100.0%)610 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Point Pleasant

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Point Pleasant
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas934 (73.3%)69 (11.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas13 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity303 (23.8%)541 (88.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels25 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,275 (100.0%)610 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Point Pleasant

Household Vehicle Usage in Point Pleasant
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle120 (9.4%)70 (11.5%)
1 Vehicle622 (48.8%)470 (77.0%)
2 Vehicles263 (20.6%)70 (11.5%)
3 or more Vehicles270 (21.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,275 (100.0%)610 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Point Pleasant

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Point Pleasant

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units933342
Median Property Value$111,000$102,000
Median Household Income$39,229$0
Monthly Housing Costs$415$0
Real Estate Taxes$766$9

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Point Pleasant

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Point Pleasant
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000137 (14.7%)27 (7.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999273 (29.3%)133 (38.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999505 (54.1%)170 (49.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)12 (3.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more18 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total933 (100.0%)342 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Point Pleasant

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Point Pleasant
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00059 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999148 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999171 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999144 (15.4%)58 (17.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999170 (18.2%)142 (41.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999116 (12.4%)61 (17.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99970 (7.5%)67 (19.6%)
$150,000 or more55 (5.9%)14 (4.1%)
Total933 (100.0%)342 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Point Pleasant

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Point Pleasant
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x408 (43.7%)47,475 (13,881.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x112 (12.0%)128 (37.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x68 (7.3%)181 (52.9%)
4.0x or more329 (35.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total933 (100.0%)342 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Point Pleasant

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Point Pleasant
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800450 (48.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499323 (34.6%)159 (46.5%)
$800 to $1,49929 (3.1%)74 (21.6%)
Total933 (100.0%)342 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Point Pleasant

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Point Pleasant

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Point Pleasant
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years449 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years512 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years211 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years301 (87.3%)44 (12.8%)
35 to 44 Years407 (76.2%)127 (23.8%)
45 to 54 Years274 (89.0%)34 (11.0%)
55 to 64 Years799 (94.8%)44 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years392 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older473 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,818 (93.9%)249 (6.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Point Pleasant

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Point Pleasant
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born449 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen512 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen211 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Point Pleasant

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Point Pleasant
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000551 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,370 (98.6%)19 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999610 (95.5%)29 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999662 (79.5%)171 (20.5%)
$100,000 and over588 (95.2%)30 (4.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Point Pleasant

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Point Pleasant
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6364 (81.1%)181 (40.3%)
6 to 18 Years416 (81.2%)172 (33.6%)
19 to 25 Years113 (53.5%)103 (48.8%)
25 to 34 Years234 (67.8%)157 (45.5%)
35 to 44 Years137 (25.7%)351 (65.7%)
45 to 54 Years103 (33.4%)192 (62.3%)
55 to 64 Years266 (31.6%)603 (71.5%)
65 to 74 Years355 (90.6%)247 (63.0%)
75 Years and over473 (100.0%)354 (74.8%)
Total2,461 (60.5%)2,360 (58.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Point Pleasant

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Point Pleasant
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years19 (5.4%)43 (18.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)21 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years50 (6.3%)99 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years55 (38.7%)142 (56.8%)
75 Years and over55 (27.8%)151 (54.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Point Pleasant

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Point Pleasant: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)14 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years37 (26.1%)108 (43.2%)
75 Years and over43 (21.7%)127 (46.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Point Pleasant: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)21 (8.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)22 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)118 (47.2%)
75 Years and over26 (13.1%)66 (24.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Point Pleasant: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years19 (5.4%)22 (9.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)21 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years34 (4.3%)19 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)77 (30.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)86 (31.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Point Pleasant: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11 (3.2%)9 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (2.4%)66 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)142 (56.8%)
75 Years and over38 (19.2%)137 (49.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Point Pleasant: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11 (3.2%)9 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (12.7%)22 (8.8%)
75 Years and over17 (8.6%)71 (25.8%)

Technology Access in Point Pleasant

Computing Device Access in Point Pleasant

Computing Device Access in Point Pleasant
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,10958.8%
Smartphone1,27667.7%
Tablet75239.9%
No Computing Device43122.9%
Total1,885100.0%

Internet Access in Point Pleasant

Internet Access in Point Pleasant
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,19863.5%
Cellular Data Only1779.4%
Satellite Internet1085.7%
No Internet49426.2%
Total1,885100.0%

Point Pleasant Summary

Point Pleasant is a city located in Mason County, West Virginia, United States. It is the county seat of Mason County and the largest city in the county. The population was 4,350 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Point Pleasant, WV-OH Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Point Pleasant was founded in 1774 by Colonel Andrew Lewis and named in honor of his father, General Andrew Lewis. The city was originally part of Virginia, but became part of West Virginia when it was admitted to the Union in 1863.
During the American Revolutionary War, Point Pleasant was the site of the Battle of Point Pleasant, a major battle between the American colonists and the Native Americans of the Shawnee and Mingo tribes. The battle was fought on October 10, 1774 and resulted in a victory for the colonists.

The city was incorporated in 1866 and has since grown to become the largest city in Mason County

Geography

Point Pleasant is located at the confluence of the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers. It is situated on the western bank of the Ohio River, approximately 50 miles downstream from Parkersburg, West Virginia.

The city has a total area of 4 2 square miles all of which is land

Economy

The economy of Point Pleasant is largely based on tourism and manufacturing. The city is home to several manufacturing companies, including the Point Pleasant Glass Company, which produces glassware, and the Point Pleasant Foundry, which produces cast iron products.
The city is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Tu-Endie-Wei State Park, the Point Pleasant River Museum, and the Mothman Museum.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Point Pleasant was 4,350. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,917. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 15.2% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Point Pleasant?
Total Population of Point Pleasant is 4,067.
What is the Total Male Population of Point Pleasant?
Total Male Population of Point Pleasant is 2,030.
What is the Total Female Population of Point Pleasant?
Total Female Population of Point Pleasant is 2,037.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Point Pleasant?
There are 99.66 Males per 100 Females in Point Pleasant.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Point Pleasant?
There are 100.34 Females per 100 Males in Point Pleasant.
What is the Median Population Age in Point Pleasant?
Median Population Age in Point Pleasant is 44.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Point Pleasant
Average Family Size in Point Pleasant is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Point Pleasant
Average Household Size in Point Pleasant is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Point Pleasant?
Per Capita income in Point Pleasant is $30,990.
What is the Median Family Income in Point Pleasant?
Median Family Income in Point Pleasant is $73,750.
What is the Median Household income in Point Pleasant?
Median Household Income in Point Pleasant is $45,996.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Point Pleasant?
Income or Wage Gap in Point Pleasant is 54.1%.
Women in Point Pleasant earn 45.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Point Pleasant?
Inequality or Gini Index in Point Pleasant is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Point Pleasant?
There are 1,559 People in the Labor Forcein in Point Pleasant.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Point Pleasant?
49.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Point Pleasant.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Point Pleasant?
Unemployment Rate in Point Pleasant is 3.3%.