Point Pleasant, West Virginia
Point Pleasant: city and the county seat of Mason County, West Virginia, United States
About
Point Pleasant is a city located in the county of Mason in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,350 and a population density of 1,403 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,017 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Point Pleasant
| Population | 4,017 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Mason County |
| Postal code | 25550 |
| Phone Area Codes | 304 |
| Area | 3.1 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.8445,-82.1371 |
| Altitude | 1,864 feet / 568 meters |
| Capital city | Point Pleasant is capital of Mason County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:56:49 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,296 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.29% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Point Pleasant is located at 38°50'40"N 82°8'14"W (38.8445300, -82.1370900).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Point Pleasant decreased by 8.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,350 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,322 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,292 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,266 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,244 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,221 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,183 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,144 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,116 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,062 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,017 | -1.12% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Point Pleasant
1Mothman Museum
400 Main St, Point Pleasant, WV 25550, United States View details
Phone: +13048125211 | Website available
2Mothman Statue and Marker
201 4th St, Point Pleasant, WV 25550, United States View details
Phone: +13048125211 | Website available
3Tu-Endie-Wei State Park
1 Main St, Point Pleasant, WV 25550, United States View details
Phone: +13046750869 | Website available
4West Virginia State Farm Museum
1458 Fairground Rd, Point Pleasant, WV 25550, United States View details
Phone: +13046755737 | Website available
5Point Pleasant Riverfront Park
Point Pleasant, WV 25550, United States View details
Website available
Services and Civic Places in Point Pleasant
1US Consolidated Farm Services Agency
224 1st St A, Point Pleasant, WV 25550, United States View details
Phone: +13046752020 | Website available
People born in Point Pleasant (10)
People born in Point Pleasant, including politician Charles E. Hogg, politician James Capehart, politician Robert Lynn Hogg, .
More notable people
- Ben Schwartzwalder (American football player and coach (1909-1993)) he was born in 02/06/1909
- Donnie Jones (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 07/07/1966
- Jesse Quinn Thornton (American politician) he was born in 24/08/1810
- Karl Probst (American automotive pioneer) he was born in 20/10/1883
- Ray Stevens (American professional wrestler (1935-1996)) he was born in 05/09/1935
- Peter Nowalk (American screenwriter and producer) he was born in 01/01/1953
- Genna Bain (American internet personality and wife to the deceased video game critic John Bain) she was born in 26/03/1983
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Point Pleasant, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205203 | University of Rio Grande | Rio Grande (OH) | 45674 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Point Pleasant, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Point Pleasant.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Point Pleasan Post Office | Point Pleasant (WV) | 25550 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Point Pleasant, New Jersey borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States with a population of 18,902 people.
- Point Pleasant, Illinois township in Warren County, Illinois with a population of 149 people.
Other cities in Mason County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mason County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 1,451 | Town in West Virginia |
| Mason | 920 | Human settlement in Mason County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Hartford City | 593 | Human settlement in Mason County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Henderson | 258 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
| Leon | 145 | Human settlement in Mason County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Point Pleasant distances to largest West Virginia cities