Pleasant Hill, Iowa
Pleasant Hill: American city in Iowa
About
Pleasant Hill is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,785 and a population density of 360 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,025 inhabitants.
The city was created 68 years ago in 1955.
Quick Facts about Pleasant Hill
| Population : | 10,025 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Postal code : | 50317 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 515 |
| Area : | 24.4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 876 feet / 267 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1956 (68 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 16:33:11 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 411 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 12.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pleasant Hill is located at 41°35'2"N 93°31'12"W (41.5838800, -93.5199400).
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Demographics
The population of Pleasant Hill increased by 12.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,785 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,015 | 2.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,187 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,318 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,416 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,582 | 1.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,850 | 2.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,847 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,032 | 1.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,019 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,025 | 0.06% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 41,629 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 36,756 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 13.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 40,160 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 35,670 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 10.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 33.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.4% |
| White only, percent : | 86.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 89.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 9.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,585 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 16.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.2% |
Pleasant Hill zip code is 50327.
County name: Polk, County
fips: 19153
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $83,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,180 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $438 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $709 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,255 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.26 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 74.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 23.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 86,038 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 386,108 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,740 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 818,894 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,225 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,060 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,892 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,354 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,721 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,292 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,619 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 590 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 340 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,843 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,423.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 14.72 |
Schools in Pleasant Hill
College & universities near Pleasant Hill, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153375 | Grand View University | Des Moines (IA) | 50316 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pleasant Hill, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Pleasant Hill
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill Post Office | Des Moines (IA) | 50317 |
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Other cities in Polk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Polk County , IA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Ankeny | 70,068 | The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa. |
| West Des Moines | 69,057 | The most populous city in Dallas County, Iowa. |
| Urbandale | 44,650 | A city in Polk County, Iowa. |
| Johnston | 23,092 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Altoona | 19,503 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Clive | 17,444 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| Grimes | 15,831 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Bondurant | 7,293 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Polk City | 4,961 | American city in Iowa |
| Windsor Heights | 4,735 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Saylorville | 3,301 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Mitchellville | 2,273 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Elkhart | 952 | American city in Iowa |
| Runnells | 498 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
| Alleman | 447 | City in Polk County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Pleasant Hill distances to largest Iowa cities
