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Pleasant Valley Township, PA

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Township in Potter County, PA, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

116
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

54
years ∙ half population younger than 54, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
12.8%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Pleasant Valley Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Location
Township in Potter County, PA, US
Co-ordinates
DEC41.865251° N, 78.177064° W
DMS41° 51′ 54.90″ N, 78° 10′ 37.43″ W

Population Density & area

5.89/sq mi (2.27/km²)
Total Area
19.7 sq mi (51 km²)
Land Area
19.7 sq mi (51 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

62.1% male
Male 62.1%
Female 37.9%
males per 100 females
Pleasant Valley Township 163.6
Potter County 100.7
Pennsylvania 97.2

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Pleasant Valley Township 0%
Potter County 1.4%
Pennsylvania 7.7%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

54
years ∙ half population younger than 54, half older
Pleasant Valley Township
54
Potter County
48.4
Pennsylvania
40.9

Dependency ratio

Low High
68.1
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Pleasant Valley Township 68.1
Potter County 84.9
Pennsylvania 66.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 7.8% 20% 20.4%
Working age (18-64) 59.4% 54.1% 60.1%
Senior (65+) 32.8% 25.9% 19.5%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 68.1 84.9 66.4
Child dependency ratio 13 37 34
Old-age dependency ratio 55.1 47.9 32.4
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
93.1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0%
Other
6.9%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
12.8%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Pleasant Valley Township 12.8%
Potter County 10.6%
Pennsylvania 44.6%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Pleasant Valley Township population
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Hispanic or Latino 0% 1.7% 8.7%
Mexican 0% 0.4% 1.4%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.3% 3.7%
Cuban 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 0.9% 3.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino 100% 98.3% 91.3%
One race 93.1% 95.7% 87.7%
White 93.1% 94.5% 73%
Black or African American 0% 0.4% 10.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 0% 0.4% 3.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.2% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 6.9% 2.6% 3.6%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

38.8% family
Family 38.8%
Non family 61.2%
% family households
Pleasant Valley Township 38.8%
Potter County 64.6%
Pennsylvania 62.4%

Average household size

1.73
persons per household
Pleasant Valley Township
1.73
Potter County
2.28
Pennsylvania
2.39

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Pleasant Valley Township population
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Total households 67 6,992 5,274,853
Average houshold size 1.73 2.28 2.39
Family households 26 4,520 3,291,192
Average family size 2.58 2.81 3.01
Married couple family 26 3,700 2,437,812
Other families 0 820 853,380
Male householder 0 309 246,246
Female householder 0 511 607,134
Non-family households 41 2,472 1,983,661
One-person households 37 2,016 1,629,974
Male householder 27 901 733,485
Senior (65+) living alone 11 390 246,162
Female householder 10 1,115 896,489
Senior (65+) living alone 6 696 477,851
Other living arrangements 4 456 353,687

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

100
housing units
Pleasant Valley Township 100
Potter County 12,397
Pennsylvania 5,806,452

Occupancy status

67% occupied
Occupied 67%
Vacant 33%
vacancy rate
Pleasant Valley Township 33%
Potter County 43.6%
Pennsylvania 9.2%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

85%
Single family houses
Single family houses
85%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
3%
Mobile homes
12%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1938
Half of houses were built before 1938, and half after.
* The Census Bureau did not report an exact median year built for Pleasant Valley Township the estimate falls at or before 1939, the lower limit of the survey's reporting range.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
52%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
14%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
21%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
13%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 6.1 5.4 6
1–3 rooms 10% 19.7% 11.7%
4–6 rooms 51% 48.5% 47.7%
7+ rooms 39% 31.8% 40.7%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 3.7% 2.3%
1 bedroom 3% 13.9% 10.4%
2 bedrooms 42% 30.6% 22.5%
3 bedrooms 49% 35.8% 42.3%
4+ bedrooms 6% 16.1% 22.6%
At a glance
Median year built 1938 1968 1966
Total housing units 100 12,397 5,806,452
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

83.6% owners
Renter-occupied 16.4%
Owner-occupied 83.6%
homeownership rate
Pleasant Valley Township 83.6%
Potter County 79.7%
Pennsylvania 69.3%

Average household size

1.55
Owner-occupied
2.64
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Pleasant Valley Township 1.55
Potter County 2.3
Pennsylvania 2.53

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Total occupied units 67 6,992 5,274,853
Year moved in
2020 or later 3% 16.2% 20.2%
2010 to 2019 22.4% 29.6% 36.1%
2000 to 2009 10.4% 21.5% 17.5%
1999 or earlier 64.2% 32.8% 26.2%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 97% 98.4%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 1.8% 1%
1.51 or more 0% 1.1% 0.6%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 1.5% 6.1% 10.4%
1 vehicle 19.4% 32.2% 35.1%
2 vehicles 52.2% 41.6% 35.9%
3 or more vehicles 26.9% 20.2% 18.6%
House heating fuel used
Gas 88.1% 73.6% 56.4%
Electricity 0% 7.8% 25.3%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 2% 14%
All other fuels 11.9% 15.9% 3.7%
No fuel used 0% 0.6% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 1.3% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 1.5% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0% 2.5% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$190,000
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Pleasant Valley Township
$190,000
Potter County
$153,100
Pennsylvania
$254,500

Housing Cost Burden

20%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
20%
Owners without a mortgage
12.9%
Renters
0%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Property value
Median Value $190,000 $153,100 $254,500
Under $100,000 21.4% 31.7% 13.9%
$100,000 - $200,000 32.1% 31.6% 22.4%
$200,000 - $300,000 14.3% 19.8% 22.9%
$300,000 - $500,000 25% 11.4% 25.9%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 7.1% 3.9% 12.8%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 1.7% 2.1%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 44.6% 43.2% 58%
Without a mortgage 55.4% 56.8% 42%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,542 $1,209 $1,762
Without a mortgage $450 $497 $644
Gross rent
Median rent $— $809 $1,209

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

36.7%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Pleasant Valley Township 36.7%
Potter County 18.2%
Pennsylvania 35.2%

Adults without a high school diploma

0%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Pleasant Valley Township 0%
Potter County 8.3%
Pennsylvania 7.9%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

12
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
0%
K–12
58.3%
College / Undergraduate
41.7%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

29.4%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Pleasant Valley Township
29.4%
Potter County
17.7%
Pennsylvania
44%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Total enrolled (age 3+) 12 2,891 2,913,513
Nursery / preschool 0% 4% 5.7%
K–12 58.3% 84.1% 66.9%
Kindergarten 16.7% 4.4% 4.8%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 8.3% 25.1% 19.7%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 33.3% 27.7% 20.7%
High School: Grades 9–12 0% 26.9% 21.7%
College or graduate school 41.7% 11.9% 27.4%
College, undergraduate 41.7% 8.8% 21.2%
Graduate, professional school 0% 3% 6.2%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 29.4% 17.7% 44%
School type
Public school 100% 86% 75.3%
Private school 0% 14% 24.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

90
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
0%
9th-12th, no diploma
0%
HS graduate
35.6%
Some college no degree
6.7%
Associates degree
21.1%
Bachelors degree
28.9%
Graduate or professional degree
7.8%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
* The Census Bureau did not publish education attainment by gender data for Pleasant Valley Township due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
—% · —%
9th-12th, no diploma
—% · —%
HS graduate
81.3% · 18.8%
Some college no degree
66.7% · 33.3%
Associates degree
47.4% · 52.6%
Bachelors degree
61.5% · 38.5%
Graduate or professional degree
42.9% · 57.1%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Population (25+) 90 11,904 9,189,697
Less than 9th grade 0% 2.8% 2.9%
9th–12th, no diploma 0% 5.5% 5%
High school diploma or GED 35.6% 47.4% 32.9%
Some college, no degree 6.7% 16.2% 15.1%
Associate's degree 21.1% 9.9% 8.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 36.7% 18.2% 35.2%
Bachelor's degree 28.9% 11.6% 20.9%
Graduate or professional 7.8% 6.6% 14.3%
High School or higher 100% 91.7% 92.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$80,938
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$43,500
Some college or associates
$86,875
Bachelors degree
$81,458
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

24.2%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
—%
HS graduate
6.3%
Some college or associates
0%
Bachelors degree or higher
24.2%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $80,938 $42,725 $53,549
Less than high school graduate $— $29,861 $33,591
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $43,500 $37,646 $40,643
Some college or associate's degree $86,875 $42,831 $47,736
Bachelor's degree $81,458 $51,389 $69,335
Graduate or professional degree $— $66,324 $87,132
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate —% 17.9% 25.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 6.3% 12.6% 13.3%
Some college or associate's degree 0% 9% 9.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 24.2% 7.4% 4.1%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

107
residents 16 years and over
Pleasant Valley Township 107
Potter County 13,349
Pennsylvania 10,676,396

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
60.7%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Pleasant Valley Township 60.7%
Potter County 52.6%
Pennsylvania 59.3%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

45.3
years ∙ half are younger than 45.3, half older
Pleasant Valley Township
45.3
Potter County
42.2
Pennsylvania
40.1
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

71.2% male
Male 71.2%
Female 28.8%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Pleasant Valley Township 28.8
Potter County 46
Pennsylvania 47.8

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Pleasant Valley Township
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Total labor force 66 7,306 6,692,918
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 15.2% 4% 4.4%
20 to 24 years 10.6% 8.7% 8.9%
25 to 29 years 7.6% 8.3% 10.3%
30 to 34 years 4.5% 9.8% 11.1%
35 to 44 years 6.1% 19.4% 20.7%
45 to 54 years 28.8% 20.5% 19.3%
55 to 59 years 3% 10% 9.7%
60 to 64 years 21.2% 10.4% 8.3%
65 to 74 years 0% 7.3% 6.1%
75 years and over 3% 1.6% 1.1%
Gender composition
Male 71.2% 54% 52.2%
Female 28.8% 46% 47.8%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

61.7%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Pleasant Valley Township
61.7%
Potter County
54.7%
Pennsylvania
62.7%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

67.1%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
51.4%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Pleasant Valley Township 51.4%
Potter County 50.2%
Pennsylvania 58.6%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Pleasant Valley Township
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 100% 42.1% 43.1%
20 to 24 years 100% 85% 74.4%
25 to 29 years 100% 77.4% 85.1%
30 to 34 years 100% 85.6% 85%
35 to 44 years 100% 85.8% 84.8%
45 to 54 years 95% 79.7% 83.1%
55 to 59 years 33.3% 67% 75.4%
60 to 64 years 100% 51.6% 60.6%
65 to 74 years 0% 21.8% 27.4%
75 years and over 9.1% 6.7% 7.2%
LFPR by gender
Male 67.1% 59.3% 66.9%
Female 51.4% 50.2% 58.6%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 64.6% 54.8% 62.1%
Black or African American —% 41.2% 61.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 12.5% 65.1%
Asian —% 42.4% 66.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 58.3% 64.3%
Some Other Race —% 32.1% 64.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 25% 61.3% 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino —% 56.6% 67.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

1.5%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Pleasant Valley Township
1.5%
Potter County
3.8%
Pennsylvania
5.3%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

2.1%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
0%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Pleasant Valley Township 2.1%
Potter County 4.3%
Pennsylvania 5.4%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Pleasant Valley Township
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 11.3% 13.7%
20 to 24 years 0% 8.2% 9.3%
25 to 29 years 0% 6.1% 6%
30 to 34 years 0% 1.5% 5.3%
35 to 44 years 0% 2.7% 4.6%
45 to 54 years 0% 3% 3.6%
55 to 59 years 50% 2.9% 3.8%
60 to 64 years 0% 2.5% 3.7%
65 to 74 years —% 3.8% 3.9%
75 years and over 0% 2.5% 4.1%
By gender
Male 2.1% 4.3% 5.4%
Female 0% 3.2% 5.1%
By race, ethnicity
White 0% 3.6% 4.3%
Black or African American —% 4.8% 10%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 9.4%
Asian —% 0% 3.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 13.8%
Some Other Race —% 0% 8.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 50% 10.3% 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino —% 12.9% 8.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

65
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Pleasant Valley Township 65
Potter County 7,020
Pennsylvania 6,332,886
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

71%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Pleasant Valley Township 71%
Potter County 71%
Pennsylvania 72%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Pleasant Valley Township, PA workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 4 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Health care and social assistance 26.2%
Manufacturing 24.6%
Other services 21.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 34.8% of 46 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 36.8% of 19 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Pleasant Valley Township
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Total employed population 65 7,020 6,332,886
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 3.9% 0.9%
Mining and logging 0% 2.2% 0.3%
Construction 3.1% 6.6% 6%
Manufacturing 24.6% 14.6% 11.4%
Wholesale trade 0% 1.9% 2.3%
Retail trade 6.2% 11.4% 11%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 0% 4.6% 5.1%
Utilities 3.1% 2.7% 0.9%
Information 0% 2.1% 1.5%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 0% 3% 5.1%
Real estate and leasing 0% 1.5% 1.5%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 3.1% 2.3% 7.6%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 4.6% 4% 3.6%
Education and health services
Educational services 3.1% 8.5% 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 26.2% 15% 16.9%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 0.8% 1.7%
Accommodation and food services 4.6% 4.7% 5.7%
Other services 21.5% 5.3% 4.6%
Government 0% 4.8% 4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

96.9% Private
Government 3.1%
Private Employment 96.9%
Self Employed 0%
Private employment (%)
Pleasant Valley Township 96.9%
Potter County 73%
Pennsylvania 80.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

0%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 0%
Unincorporated business 0%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Pleasant Valley Township
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Private wage & salary 96.9% 73% 80.2%
For-profit company employees 52.3% 63.7% 67.3%
Not-for-profit employees 44.6% 9.4% 12.9%
Self-employed 0% 12.2% 8.3%
Incorporated business 0% 4.1% 3.2%
Unincorporated business 0% 7.7% 5%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.3% 0.2%
Government 3.1% 14.8% 11.5%
Local government 3.1% 8.9% 6.3%
State government 0% 4.7% 3.1%
Federal government 0% 1.2% 2.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

4.6% WFH
Work from home 4.6%
Commute to work 95.4%
Working from home (%)
Pleasant Valley Township 4.6%
Potter County 10.7%
Pennsylvania 15.6%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

21.5 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Pleasant Valley Township 21.5
Potter County 24
Pennsylvania 26.3
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Pleasant Valley Township
Employed residents 16+.
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Total employed population 65 7,020 6,332,886
Worked from home 4.6% 10.7% 15.6%
Drove Alone 90.8% 74.5% 68.2%
Carpooled 4.6% 7.9% 7.5%
Public transportation 0% 0.1% 3.6%
Walked 0% 6.1% 3.3%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 0.6% 1.9%
Commuting population 62 6,110 5,241,463
Mean travel time (minutes) 21.5 24 26.3
Less than 5 minutes 0% 11.9% 3.4%
5 to 14 minutes 30.6% 29.9% 23.3%
15 to 29 minutes 33.9% 26.6% 36.2%
30 to 44 minutes 21% 16.2% 20.7%
45 to 59 minutes 14.5% 7.5% 8.2%
60 to 89 minutes 0% 4.1% 5.5%
90 minutes or more 0% 3.7% 2.7%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$81,458
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Pleasant Valley Township $81,458
Potter County $49,553
Pennsylvania $62,754
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

56 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Pleasant Valley Township 56¢
Potter County 80¢
Pennsylvania 81¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Pleasant Valley Township, PA workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$98,750
Workers in Manufacturing report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Manufacturing $98,750
Health care and social assistance $41,875
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Manufacturing earn the highest median earnings — $98,750, compared to $82,083 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Health care and social assistance earn the highest median earnings — $41,875, compared to $46,000 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Pleasant Valley Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Median Earnings $81,458 $49,553 $62,754
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $39,286 $45,538
Mining and logging $— $67,198 $78,619
Construction $— $51,681 $62,324
Manufacturing $98,750 $50,788 $67,098
Wholesale trade $— $57,837 $63,428
Retail trade $— $37,574 $45,301
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $78,235 $59,059
Utilities $— $71,442 $95,472
Information $— $50,703 $81,616
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $50,750 $81,482
Real estate and leasing $— $68,250 $66,144
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $77,500 $93,579
Corporate management $— $— $103,550
Administrative and waste services $— $45,304 $49,954
Education and health services
Educational services $— $53,846 $67,648
Health care and social assistance $41,875 $43,553 $57,439
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $46,875 $50,499
Accommodation and food services $— $30,139 $36,020
Other services $— $38,194 $50,668
Government $— $47,000 $73,307
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$95,938
Workers in Private company roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Private company $95,938
Nonprofit organization $80,729
$—
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $96,250, compared to $82,083 for all employed men
Female
Women in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $46,875, compared to $46,000 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Pleasant Valley Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $95,938 $48,681 $61,352
Not-for-profit employees $80,729 $50,521 $65,033
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $85,089 $75,062
Unincorporated business $— $42,825 $51,735
Government
Local government $— $52,917 $68,380
State government $— $50,938 $65,478
Federal government $— $77,679 $77,266
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Pleasant Valley Township, PA workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$44,250
Workers in Material moving occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Material moving $44,250
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying occupation by gender data for Pleasant Valley Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Among employed men, workers in Material moving occupations earn the highest median earnings — $44,250 versus $82,083 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $46,000 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Pleasant Valley Township
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Median earnings(Total) $81,458 $49,553 $62,754
Management and business
Management $— $57,250 $93,850
Business and finance $— $57,386 $83,670
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $63,056 $97,590
Architecture and engineering $— $88,333 $97,077
Sciences $— $86,250 $83,375
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $55,625 $56,960
Legal $— $73,977 $108,678
Education, Training and Library $— $57,841 $69,199
Arts, design and media $— $37,768 $65,445
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $77,500 $94,403
Health technicians $— $48,750 $53,779
Healthcare support $— $32,250 $38,456
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $41,667 $50,987
Law enforcement $— $58,750 $86,066
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $22,500 $32,004
Building and grounds cleaning $— $37,031 $39,023
Personal care and service $— $33,333 $35,987
Sales and office
Sales $— $43,650 $60,071
Office and Administrative Support $— $39,604 $47,625
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $51,250 $38,503
Construction and extraction $— $54,464 $59,557
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $55,724 $62,092
Production and transportation
Production $— $52,819 $51,513
Transportation $— $63,036 $57,903
Material moving $44,250 $33,750 $41,401
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$80,104
Median household income in Pleasant Valley Township
Median household income (USD)
Pleasant Valley Township
$80,104
Potter County
$59,020
Pennsylvania
$77,971
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Pleasant Valley Township, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$41,468
Per capita income in Pleasant Valley Township
Per capita income (USD)
Pleasant Valley Township
$41,468
Potter County
$32,778
Pennsylvania
$44,355
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Pleasant Valley Township, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$76,478
Average household income in Pleasant Valley Township
Avg household income (USD)
Pleasant Valley Township
$76,478
Potter County
$75,370
Pennsylvania
$107,538
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Pleasant Valley Township, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$76,478
Mean household income
$80,104
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Pleasant Valley Township $-3,626
Potter County $16,350
Pennsylvania $29,567
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Pleasant Valley Township
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Pleasant Valley Township and peer geographies.
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Total households 67 6,992 5,274,853
Median household income $80,104 $59,020 $77,971
Mean household income $76,478 $75,370 $107,538
Mean-median gap $-3,626 $16,350 $29,567
Family households 26 4,520 3,291,192
Median family income $85,000 $76,582 $100,262
Mean family income $94,700 $89,724 $130,780
Mean-median gap $9,700 $13,142 $30,518
Non-family households 41 2,472 1,983,661
Median non-family income $— $34,073 $45,541
Mean non-family income $61,244 $46,315 $64,714
Mean-median gap $— $12,242 $19,173
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $41,468 $32,778 $44,355
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

56.7%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Pleasant Valley Township
56.7%
Potter County
66.9%
Pennsylvania
75.1%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
40.3% of households (27) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $22,367
SSI (disability)
0% of households (0) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $—
Cash Assistance
4.5% of households (3) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $—
SNAP / Food Stamps
10.4% of households (7) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Pleasant Valley Township
Share of households receiving each income type
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Total households 67 6,992 5,274,853
Wage-based income
With earnings 57% 67% 75%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 40% 45% 35%
Average social security income $22,367 $24,377 $24,783
Retirement income 42% 32% 27%
Average retirement income $12,246 $22,370 $29,353
SSI (Supplemental security) 0% 7% 6%
Average SSI income $— $12,004 $11,642
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 10% 14% 14%
Cash assistance 5% 4% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$85,000
Family households earn $85,000, compared to $— for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$80,104
Family households
$85,000
Nonfamily households
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$85,000
Married-couple families earn $85,000, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$85,000
Married-couple families
$85,000
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Pleasant Valley Township
Median household and family income by household size in Pleasant Valley Township, compared with peer geographies.
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Total households 67 6,992 5,274,853
Household income by size
1-person $— $29,514 $39,373
2-person $53,750 $69,643 $87,784
3-person $173,750 $83,469 $108,842
4-person $— $91,161 $128,057
5-person $— $88,553 $122,318
6-person $— $81,685 $120,198
7-person or more $— $94,375 $115,583
Total families 26 4,520 3,291,192
Family income by size
2-person $53,750 $70,097 $84,994
3-person $173,036 $85,000 $106,846
4-person $— $90,625 $129,682
5-person $— $88,684 $124,775
6-person $— $82,438 $121,519
7-person or more $— $93,875 $112,875
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

—%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
—%
of all household income
Top 20%
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish income concentration data for Pleasant Valley Township due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn — of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just —% — meaning the top 20% hold — times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$—
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
—%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish average income among the top 5% of households data for Pleasant Valley Township due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $— and hold —% of all household income — — the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just —%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
35.9%
$50K - $100K
44.7%
$100K - $150K
0%
$150K - $200K
19.4%
Over $200K
0%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

19.4%
of all households, 13 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Pleasant Valley Township 19.4%
Potter County 25.2%
Pennsylvania 38.8%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Pleasant Valley Township
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Pleasant Valley Township, compared with peer geographies.
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Median household income $80,104 $59,020 $77,971
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 14.9% 3.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 0% 4.4% 3.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 6% 8.6% 6.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 9% 11.8% 6.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 6% 14.5% 10.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.4% 17.9% 15.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 31.3% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 0% 16.2% 17.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 19.4% 5.2% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 0% 3.8% 11.8%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 29.9% 28.4% 22%
Share below $75,000 49.3% 60.8% 48.4%
Share above $100,000 19.4% 25.2% 38.8%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.41
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Pleasant Valley Township 0.41
Potter County 0.42
Pennsylvania 0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$—
is the average income of the top 20% of households
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings gap data for Pleasant Valley Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Pleasant Valley Township
$—
Potter County
$172,045
Pennsylvania
$273,107
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Pleasant Valley Township
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $24,500 $28,408 $32,067
Lower 20% $53,500 $46,506 $61,442
Middle 20% $81,500 $73,988 $97,586
Upper 20% $99,500 $112,529 $154,678
Top 5% threshold $195,406 $181,857 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $— $16,718 $16,831
Lower 20% $— $36,844 $46,491
Middle 20% $— $59,768 $78,498
Upper 20% $— $91,476 $122,764
Top 20% $— $172,045 $273,107
Top 5% $— $272,366 $484,206
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% —% 4.44% 3.13%
Lower 20% —% 9.78% 8.65%
Middle 20% —% 15.86% 14.6%
Upper 20% —% 24.27% 22.83%
Top 20% —% 45.65% 50.79%
Top 5% —% 18.07% 22.51%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Pleasant Valley Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 60 White households (89.6% of all households), the median household income is $80,833.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Pleasant Valley Township
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Potter County and Pennsylvania.
* The Census Bureau did not publish income by race and ethnicity data for Pleasant Valley Township due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
All Residents $80,104 $59,020 $77,971
White $80,833 $58,345 $83,152
Black or African American $— $76,146 $49,610
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $60,000
Asian $— $250,001 $103,069
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $51,907
Some Other Race $— $79,500 $52,815
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $61,875 $70,485
Hispanic or Latino $— $— $61,416
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

8.8%
8.8% of residents, or 10 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Pleasant Valley Township
8.8%
Potter County
13%
Pennsylvania
11.7%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Pleasant Valley Township
0%
Potter County
3.4%
Pennsylvania
1.8%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

0%
0% of children under 18, or 0 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Pleasant Valley Township
0%
Potter County
20.2%
Pennsylvania
15.6%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

15.8%
15.8% of adults aged 65 and older, or 6 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Pleasant Valley Township
15.8%
Potter County
8.5%
Pennsylvania
9.9%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
Overall poverty rate 8.8% 13% 11.7%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 0% 20.2% 15.6%
Under 5 years 0% 28.9% 16.9%
5 to 17 years 0% 17.6% 15.2%
18 to 64 years 5.8% 12.5% 11%
18 to 34 years 0% 14.8% 13.6%
35 to 64 years 9.1% 11.4% 9.5%
65 years and over 15.8% 8.5% 9.9%
Poverty by sex
Male 0% 12.2% 10.5%
Female 22.7% 13.8% 12.9%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 3.4% 1.8%
Worked part time or part year 9.1% 12.9% 14%
Did not work 20.5% 17.8% 20.4%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

14.9%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
14.9%
Family
0%
Nonfamily
24.4%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

0%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
0%
Married-couple
0%
Other families
—%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Pleasant Valley Township
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 0% 9.2% 8%
Householder under 25 years —% 5.7% 28.5%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 16.6% 11.8%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 7.6% 5.8%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 4.2% 5.2%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 24.4% 20.1% 19%
Householder under 25 years —% 31.6% 35.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 13.6% 12.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 22.2% 27.1% 21.8%
Householder 65 years and over 35.3% 16.7% 18.7%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Pleasant Valley Township due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
9.4% of White residents, or 10 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Pleasant Valley Township
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Pleasant Valley Township and peer geographies.
* The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race and ethnicity data for Pleasant Valley Township due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Pleasant Valley Township Potter County Pennsylvania
All Residents 8.8% 13% 11.7%
White 9.4% 12.2% 8.8%
Black or African American —% 12.9% 23.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 83.3% 24.3%
Asian —% 12.7% 12.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 17.3%
Some Other Race —% 35.4% 25.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 32% 17%
Hispanic or Latino —% 39.6% 22.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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