Pleasant Ridge, MI Demographics

A map of Pleasant Ridge's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,279	2,335	87.6%	88.9%
Hispanic	124	77	4.8%	2.9%
Multiracial	109	137	4.2%	5.2%
Asian	54	31	2.1%	1.2%
Black	31	41	1.2%	1.6%
Native American/Other	5	6	0.2%	0.2%

Pleasant Ridge, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,602, a less than 1% change from the 2,627 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.6% White, 4.8% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, 1.2% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pleasant Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pleasant Ridge has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pleasant Ridge, that probability was 20.6% in 2020 and 22.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pleasant Ridge is ranked the 261st most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. 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). Pleasant Ridge was ranked the 261st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pleasant Ridge's White Population

2,279 residents of Pleasant Ridge, or 87.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pleasant Ridge is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Pleasant Ridge ranks 411th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasant Ridge's White population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Pleasant Ridge's population has decreased from 88.9% to 87.6%.

Pleasant Ridge is more White than neighboring Ferndale (80% White), Royal Oak (80.3% White), Oak Park (36.1% White), and Hazel Park (73.4% White). Pleasant Ridge is less White than neighboring Huntington Woods (93.6% White).

Pleasant Ridge's Black Population

31 residents of Pleasant Ridge, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pleasant Ridge is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Pleasant Ridge ranks 204th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasant Ridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.4%. Black residents' share of Pleasant Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Pleasant Ridge is more Black than neighboring Huntington Woods (0.3% Black). Pleasant Ridge is less Black than neighboring Ferndale (6.4% Black), Royal Oak (6% Black), Oak Park (52.5% Black), and Hazel Park (11% Black).

Pleasant Ridge's Asian Population

54 residents of Pleasant Ridge, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pleasant Ridge is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Pleasant Ridge ranks 139th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasant Ridge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 74.2%. Asian residents' share of Pleasant Ridge's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.1%.

Pleasant Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Hazel Park (1.1% Asian). Pleasant Ridge is less Asian than neighboring Ferndale (3% Asian), Huntington Woods (2.3% Asian), Royal Oak (3.5% Asian), and Oak Park (2.7% Asian).

Pleasant Ridge's Hispanic Population

124 residents of Pleasant Ridge, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pleasant Ridge is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Pleasant Ridge ranks 419th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasant Ridge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 61.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Pleasant Ridge's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.8%.

Pleasant Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Ferndale (4.7% Hispanic), Huntington Woods (1.1% Hispanic), Royal Oak (4.6% Hispanic), and Oak Park (1.8% Hispanic). Pleasant Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Hazel Park (5.3% Hispanic).

Pleasant Ridge's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Pleasant Ridge, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pleasant Ridge is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Pleasant Ridge ranks 664th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasant Ridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pleasant Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Pleasant Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Huntington Woods (0% Native American/Other). Pleasant Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ferndale (1.4% Native American/Other), Royal Oak (0.6% Native American/Other), Oak Park (2.1% Native American/Other), and Hazel Park (1.4% Native American/Other).

Pleasant Ridge's Multiracial Population

109 residents of Pleasant Ridge, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pleasant Ridge is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Pleasant Ridge ranks 184th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasant Ridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Pleasant Ridge's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.2%.

Pleasant Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Huntington Woods (2.7% Multiracial). Pleasant Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Ferndale (4.4% Multiracial), Royal Oak (5% Multiracial), Oak Park (4.8% Multiracial), and Hazel Park (7.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.