Pleasant Valley, CT Demographics

A map of Pleasant Valley's Population by Race

Pleasant Valley, Connecticut has an estimated population of 219, a dramatic increase from the 161 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.2% White, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pleasant Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pleasant Valley has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pleasant Valley, that probability was 7.2% in 2020 and 3.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pleasant Valley is ranked the 202nd most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 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 Valley was ranked the 203rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pleasant Valley's White Population

215 residents of Pleasant Valley, or 98.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pleasant Valley is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Pleasant Valley ranks 2nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasant Valley's White population has grown by an estimated 38.7%. White residents' share of Pleasant Valley's population has increased from 96.3% to 98.2%.

Pleasant Valley is more White than neighboring New Hartford Center (96.4% White), Riverton (91.5% White), Winsted (82.1% White), Collinsville (84.7% White), and Canton Valley (96.7% White).

Pleasant Valley's Black Population

0 residents of Pleasant Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pleasant Valley is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Pleasant Valley ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasant Valley's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Pleasant Valley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Pleasant Valley is less Black than neighboring Winsted (2.9% Black), and Collinsville (1.8% Black).

Pleasant Valley's Asian Population

0 residents of Pleasant Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pleasant Valley is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Pleasant Valley ranks 178th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasant Valley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Pleasant Valley's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Pleasant Valley is less Asian than neighboring Collinsville (5.2% Asian).

Pleasant Valley's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Pleasant Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pleasant Valley is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Pleasant Valley ranks 214th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasant Valley's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Hispanic residents' share of Pleasant Valley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Pleasant Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring New Hartford Center (3.6% Hispanic), Riverton (8.5% Hispanic), Winsted (8.9% Hispanic), Collinsville (1.4% Hispanic), and Canton Valley (3.3% Hispanic).

Pleasant Valley's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Pleasant Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pleasant Valley is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Pleasant Valley ranks 201st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasant Valley's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Pleasant Valley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Pleasant Valley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Winsted (1.2% Native American/Other), and Collinsville (1% Native American/Other).

Pleasant Valley's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Pleasant Valley, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pleasant Valley is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Pleasant Valley ranks 188th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasant Valley's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Pleasant Valley's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.8%.

Pleasant Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring New Hartford Center (0% Multiracial), Riverton (0% Multiracial), and Canton Valley (0% Multiracial). Pleasant Valley is less Multiracial than neighboring Winsted (4.8% Multiracial), and Collinsville (5.9% 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.