Pleasantville, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pleasantville, Ohio
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Houses on Columbus Street
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Location of Pleasantville, Ohio
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Location of Pleasantville in Fairfield County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fairfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
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| • Total | 934 |
| • Density | 3,446.49/sq mi (1,329.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43148
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-63716 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398987 |
Pleasantville is a small village located in Fairfield County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 934 people lived there.
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A Look at Pleasantville's Past
Pleasantville was first planned and set up in 1828. This means people started building and organizing the village around that time. A post office, where people send and receive mail, has been open in Pleasantville since 1828.
Where is Pleasantville Located?
Pleasantville is a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, which collects information about places in the U.S., the village covers about 0.27 square miles (0.70 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Who Lives in Pleasantville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 334 | — | |
| 1890 | 521 | 56.0% | |
| 1900 | 501 | −3.8% | |
| 1910 | 608 | 21.4% | |
| 1920 | 479 | −21.2% | |
| 1930 | 495 | 3.3% | |
| 1940 | 572 | 15.6% | |
| 1950 | 618 | 8.0% | |
| 1960 | 741 | 19.9% | |
| 1970 | 754 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 780 | 3.4% | |
| 1990 | 926 | 18.7% | |
| 2000 | 877 | −5.3% | |
| 2010 | 960 | 9.5% | |
| 2020 | 934 | −2.7% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, a census (a count of the population) showed that 960 people lived in Pleasantville. These people lived in 358 different homes, and 234 of these were families.
The village had about 3,556 people living in each square mile. There were also 392 housing units, which are places where people can live, like houses or apartments.
Most people in Pleasantville were White (95.4%). A small number of people were from other groups, including African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. Some people identified as being from two or more races. About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of the 358 homes in 2010:
- Almost 40% had children under 18 living there.
- About 45% were married couples living together.
- About 15% were homes where a mother was raising children without a husband present.
- A small number (about 5%) were homes where a father was raising children without a wife present.
- About 35% were non-family households, meaning people living alone or with roommates who are not family members.
About 29% of all homes had just one person living there. About 10% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, there were 2.62 people in each home and 3.29 people in each family.
Age and Gender in the Village
The average age of people in Pleasantville in 2010 was 32.4 years old.
- Almost 30% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 9.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10% were 65 years old or older.
The village had an equal number of males and females, with 50% male and 50% female residents.
See also
In Spanish: Pleasantville (Ohio) para niños
