Pleasanton is a small town nestled along the South Loup River 20 miles north of Kearney along Highway 10. It is a small thriving community with a great work ethic and a great place to raise a family. This small community is home to a preK-12 public school system, volunteer fire and EMT department and many amenities to accommodate the families that call Pleasanton home. The South Loup borders the village’s south side, delivering fishing, canoeing, camping and more to residents and visitors. Primary industry focuses on agriculture.
As of 2024 the population of Pleasanton is 347. The population is expected to shrink to 346 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.06%.
The median age of Pleasanton residents is 41.
The diversity index of Pleasanton is 14.6, meaning that there is a 15% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Pleasanton is $88,617 and projected to be $104,699 in 2029. Per capita income is $40,350, projected to be $47,810 in 2029. 2.88% of households – 10 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $785,462 and the average disposable income is $68,879.
There are 160 housing units in Pleasanton; 125 are owner-occupied, 33 are rented, and 2 are vacant. The average home value is $280,200, with 1 homes built in 2010 or later, and 64 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 25 businesses in Pleasanton, employing 209 workers and pulling from a labor force of 219 age 16 and above. 14 workers commute into Pleasanton from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
203 residents both live and work in/around Pleasanton. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 15.76% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.97% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 166 drive alone, 45 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 1 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 7 residents work from home.
58 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 37 have associates degrees, 56 have bachelor’s degrees, and 21 hold a graduate or professional degree.
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