Point Pleasant, WV Demographics
A map of Point Pleasant's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,826 | 94.0% |
Multiracial | 123 | 3.0% |
Black | 54 | 1.3% |
Asian | 29 | 0.7% |
Hispanic | 28 | 0.7% |
Native American/Other | 10 | 0.2% |
Point Pleasant, West Virginia had a population of 4,070 in 2020. It was 94.0% White, 1.3% Black, 0.7% Asian, 0.7% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Point Pleasant, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Point Pleasant is the 36th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Point Pleasant's White Population
3,826 residents of Point Pleasant identify as White, or 94.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Point Pleasant roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Point Pleasant is ranked #182 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Point Pleasant is more White than neighboring Kanauga (86.5% White), and Gallipolis (87% White). Point Pleasant is less White than neighboring Henderson (96.9% White), Cheshire (95.9% White), and Gallipolis Ferry (96.3% White).
Point Pleasant's Black Population
54 residents of Point Pleasant identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Point Pleasant roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Point Pleasant is ranked #157 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Point Pleasant is more Black than neighboring Henderson (0.4% Black), Cheshire (0% Black), and Gallipolis Ferry (0.1% Black). Point Pleasant is less Black than neighboring Kanauga (2.7% Black), and Gallipolis (4.6% Black).
Point Pleasant's Asian Population
29 residents of Point Pleasant identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Point Pleasant roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Point Pleasant is ranked #72 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Point Pleasant is more Asian than neighboring Kanauga (0.5% Asian), Henderson (0% Asian), and Gallipolis Ferry (0.1% Asian). Point Pleasant is less Asian than neighboring Gallipolis (1.4% Asian), and Cheshire (0.8% Asian).
Point Pleasant's Hispanic Population
28 residents of Point Pleasant identify as Hispanic, or 0.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Point Pleasant roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Point Pleasant is ranked #290 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Point Pleasant is more Hispanic than neighboring Henderson (0.4% Hispanic). Point Pleasant is less Hispanic than neighboring Kanauga (1.1% Hispanic), Gallipolis (1.4% Hispanic), Cheshire (0.8% Hispanic), and Gallipolis Ferry (0.8% Hispanic).
Point Pleasant's Native American/Other Population
10 residents of Point Pleasant identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Point Pleasant roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Point Pleasant is ranked #267 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Point Pleasant is more Native American/Other than neighboring Henderson (0% Native American/Other), and Cheshire (0% Native American/Other). Point Pleasant is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kanauga (2.2% Native American/Other), Gallipolis (0.8% Native American/Other), and Gallipolis Ferry (0.3% Native American/Other).
Point Pleasant's Multiracial Population
123 residents of Point Pleasant identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Point Pleasant roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Point Pleasant is ranked #279 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Point Pleasant is more Multiracial than neighboring Henderson (2.2% Multiracial), Cheshire (2.4% Multiracial), and Gallipolis Ferry (2.3% Multiracial). Point Pleasant is less Multiracial than neighboring Kanauga (7% Multiracial), and Gallipolis (4.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.