Area Demographics
Located in Atlantic County, New Jersey, Pleasantville lies about 5 miles west of Atlantic City, approximately 57 miles southeast of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and 120 miles south of New York City. Just off the Atlantic City Expressway, Pleasantville covers 5.8 square miles of land and 1.5 square miles of water.
The City of Pleasantville is the 5th largest municipality in Atlantic County. Its proximity to Atlantic City makes it a prime location for the casino and hotel industries.
| Population | Education | |||
| (2000 Census) | 18,814 | School Enrollment | ||
| Male | 8,832 (46.9%) | 3 Years and Over |
4020 | |
| Female | 9,982 (53.1%) | Elementary |
2414 | |
| Median Age | 37.2 | High School |
1011 | |
| College (Acceptance) |
246 | |||
| Housing | ||||
| Total Households | 6,545 (usps 2008) | Percent of Population Age 25+ with | ||
| Owner Occupied | 3,646 | High School Graduate or Higher |
70.1% | |
| Renter Occupied | 2,776 | Bachelor's Degree or Higher |
10.2% | |
| Housing Density | 1,221 houses/condos per square mile |
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| Median Household Income | $46,856 (2007) | Labor Force | ||
| Median Resident Age | 32.7 years | Top Occupation Categories | ||
| Men | ||||
| Race & Language | Supervisors and Service Workers |
9% | ||
| Black | 57.7% | Building and Maintenance |
8% | |
| Hispanic | 21.9% | Cooks and Food Preparation |
5% | |
| White Non-Hispanic |
17.9% | Protective Service |
5% | |
| Other | 11% | Food Service |
4% | |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | Dispatching and Distribution | 4% | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | Cashiers | 4% | |
| Asian Indian | 0.6% | |||
| Women | ||||
| Residents that speak English at home: |
74.5% | Supervisors and Service Workers |
10% | |
| Residents that speak Spanish at home: |
18.5% | Cashiers |
10% | |
| Building and Maintenance |
9% | |||
| Administrative |
5% | |||
| Nursing and Home Health Aides |
5% | |||
| Information and Record Clerks | 4% | |||
| Registered Nurses |
3% |
2000 Censes Information provided by City-Data.com. The Pleasantville Uraban Enterprise Zone does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information. Use at your own discretion.
