Demographics & People — Pleasant Hill, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,796 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,000 |
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| Median Age | 39.5 |
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| Total Households | 4,035 |
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| Family Households | 3,180 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2868 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,142 |
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| Black or African American | 534 |
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| Asian | 423 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 797 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,592 |
| German | 2,359 |
| Irish | 1,720 |
| Other groups | 1,610 |
| English | 1,020 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 597 |
| Norwegian | 529 |
| Dutch | 523 |
| European | 446 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 359 |
Language
| English Only | 9,075 |
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| Spanish | 377 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,923 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 620 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,486 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Pleasant Hill, Iowa.
