Point Pleasant, WV-OH

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2022 Population

54,764

2022 Poverty Rate

16.8%

1.82% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$54,605

8.15% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$126,600

9.99% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

21,223

1.19% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Point Pleasant, WV-OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.8% of the residents in Point Pleasant, WV-OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Point Pleasant, WV-OH are Gallipolis Career College (33 degrees awarded in 2017).

In 2022, the median property value in Point Pleasant, WV-OH was $126,600, and the homeownership rate was 79.8%.

Most people in Point Pleasant, WV-OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Point Pleasant, WV-OH was 2 cars per household.

Point Pleasant, WV-OH borders Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH and Jackson, OH.

United States Ohio West Virginia

Population & Diversity

Point Pleasant, WV-OH is home to a population of 54.8k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 0.555% of Point Pleasant, WV-OH residents were born outside of the country (304 people).

In 2022, there were 45.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51.5k people) in Point Pleasant, WV-OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.13k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 599 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.8%

2022 Citizenship

99.8%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.8% of Point Pleasant, WV-OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Point Pleasant, WV-OH was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Point Pleasant, WV-OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Point Pleasant, WV-OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
51.5k ± 205
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.13k ± 168
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
599 ± 128

1.38%

Hispanic Population

755 people

1.38% of the people in Point Pleasant, WV-OH are hispanic (755 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Point Pleasant, WV-OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
69,132 ± 6,439 people
Mexico
49,403 ± 5,447 people
China
34,440 ± 4,550 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 69,132 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 49,403 and China with 34,440.

Foreign-Born Population

0.555%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

304 people

0.863%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

475 people

As of 2022, 0.555% of Point Pleasant, WV-OH residents (304 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Point Pleasant, WV-OH was 0.863%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Point Pleasant, WV-OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,507 ± 243
Gulf War (2001-)
424 ± 149
Gulf War (1990s)
413 ± 137

Point Pleasant, WV-OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.55 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Point Pleasant, WV-OH.

Health

91.1% of the population of Point Pleasant, WV-OH has health coverage, with 41.5% on employee plans, 22.3% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 1.61% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1,328 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,328 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1535 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 286 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

1,328 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,328 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,328 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ohio in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.87%

Uninsured

41.5%

Employer Coverage

22.3%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

10%

Non-Group

1.61%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Point Pleasant, WV-OH grew by 4.32% from 8.51% to 8.87%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Point Pleasant, WV-OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Point Pleasant, WV-OH employs 21.2k people. In 2022, the largest industries in Point Pleasant, WV-OH were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,996 people), Manufacturing (2,832 people), and Retail Trade (2,709 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($87,019), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,319), and Information ($59,261).

Employment

Occupations

21.2k

2022 Value

± 1,200

−1.19%

1 Year decline

± 7.93%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Point Pleasant, WV-OH declined at a rate of −1.19%, from 21.5k employees to 21.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Point Pleasant, WV-OH, are Production Occupations (2,264 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,127 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,874 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Point Pleasant, WV-OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

21.2k

2022 Value

± 1,200

−1.19%

1 Year decline

± 7.93%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Point Pleasant, WV-OH declined at a rate of −1.19%, from 21.5k employees to 21.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Point Pleasant, WV-OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,996 people), Manufacturing (2,832 people), and Retail Trade (2,709 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Point Pleasant, WV-OH, though some of these residents may live in Point Pleasant, WV-OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,163

Median earning men ± $4,357

$30,562

Median earning women ± $2,639

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($95,118), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,093), and Manufacturing ($54,595).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($98,088), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,882), and Manufacturing ($40,754).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

96
Other Services (except Public Administration)
68
Retail Trade
62
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$172k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$74.9k
Utilities
$59.2k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio and West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 56.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.478%).

Bernie Moreno, Jon Husted, Shelley Moore Capito, and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio and West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio and West Virginia is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Point Pleasant, WV-OH. Showing the available data for Ohio and West Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.1%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.478%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio and West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio and West Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio and West Virginia.

Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jim Justice

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 14, 2025
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of West Virginia.

Bernie Moreno, Jon Husted, Shelley Moore Capito, and Jim Justice are the senators currently representing Ohio and West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio and West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2017, universities in Point Pleasant, WV-OH awarded 33 degrees. The student population of Point Pleasant, WV-OH in 2016 is skewed towards women, with 12 male students and 42 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Point Pleasant, WV-OH are White (33 and 100%).

The largest universities in Point Pleasant, WV-OH by number of degrees awarded are Gallipolis Career College (33 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Point Pleasant, WV-OH are General Business Administration & Management (9 and 27.3%), Accounting (6 and 18.2%), and Other Computer Software & Media Applications (5 and 15.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2016 there were 54 students enrolled in Point Pleasant, WV-OH, 22.2% men and 77.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 52 records, of which 78.8% were women and 21.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
9 degrees awarded
Other Computer Software & Media Applications
5 degrees awarded
Computer & Computer Systems Technology
5 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Point Pleasant, WV-OH was General Business Administration & Management with 9 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Point Pleasant, WV-OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Gallipolis Career College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

33 degrees awarded

In 2017, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Gallipolis Career College with 33 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2017, 5 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Point Pleasant, WV-OH, which is 0.179 times less than the 28 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2017, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 33 degrees mean that there were Infinityk times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 0 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($12,480) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2017.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($50) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2017.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Point Pleasant, WV-OH was $126,600 in 2022, which is 0.381 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $115,100 to $126,600, a 9.99% increase. The homeownership rate in Point Pleasant, WV-OH is 79.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Point Pleasant, WV-OH have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Point Pleasant, WV-OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$126,600

Median Property Value 2022

±$7,314

$17,103

Median Property Taxes

±$929

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Point Pleasant, WV-OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Point Pleasant, WV-OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.8%

Homeownership

2022

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 79.8% of the housing units in Point Pleasant, WV-OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Point Pleasant, WV-OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,605

Median Household Income

± $3,568

21.4k

Number of Households

± 1,071

In 2022, the median household income of the 21.4k households in Point Pleasant, WV-OH grew to $54,605 from the previous year's value of $50,489.

The following chart displays the households in Point Pleasant, WV-OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Point Pleasant, WV-OH is from Ohio.

0.45

2024 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.452

2023 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2024, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.518% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (86.5%)
Carpooled (5.94%)
Worked At Home (5.11%)

In 2022, 86.5% of workers in Point Pleasant, WV-OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.94%) and those who worked at home (5.11%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Point Pleasant, WV-OH have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.57% of the workforce in Point Pleasant, WV-OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Point Pleasant, WV-OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Point Pleasant, WV-OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Point Pleasant, WV-OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Point Pleasant, WV-OH (8.94k out of 53.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Point Pleasant, WV-OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.