Pleasantdale, NJ Demographics

A map of Pleasantdale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,395	1,240	65.0%	53.2%
Black	386	533	18.0%	22.9%
Hispanic	265	275	12.4%	11.8%
Multiracial	81	86	3.8%	3.7%
Native American/Other	18	20	0.8%	0.9%
Asian	0	175	0.0%	7.5%

Pleasantdale, New Jersey has an estimated population of 2,145, a decrease from the 2,329 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.0% White, 18.0% Black, 12.4% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pleasantdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pleasantdale has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pleasantdale, that probability was 64.3% in 2020 and 52.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pleasantdale is ranked the 445th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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). Pleasantdale was ranked the 435th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pleasantdale's White Population

1,395 residents of Pleasantdale, or 65.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pleasantdale is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Pleasantdale ranks 545th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasantdale's White population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. White residents' share of Pleasantdale's population has increased from 53.2% to 65.0%.

Pleasantdale is more White than neighboring Caldwell (56.9% White). Pleasantdale is less White than neighboring Essex Fells (75.8% White), Llewellyn Park (69.5% White), Roseland (71.1% White), and North Caldwell (79.7% White).

Pleasantdale's Black Population

386 residents of Pleasantdale, or 18.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pleasantdale is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Pleasantdale ranks 50th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasantdale's Black population has declined by an estimated 27.6%. Black residents' share of Pleasantdale's population has decreased from 22.9% to 18.0%.

Pleasantdale is more Black than neighboring Essex Fells (3.1% Black), Caldwell (4.7% Black), Llewellyn Park (2% Black), Roseland (0.4% Black), and North Caldwell (2.5% Black).

Pleasantdale's Asian Population

0 residents of Pleasantdale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pleasantdale is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Pleasantdale ranks 199th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasantdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Pleasantdale's population has decreased from 7.5% to 0.0%.

Pleasantdale is less Asian than neighboring Essex Fells (5.6% Asian), Caldwell (13.9% Asian), Llewellyn Park (4.6% Asian), Roseland (14.1% Asian), and North Caldwell (9.4% Asian).

Pleasantdale's Hispanic Population

265 residents of Pleasantdale, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pleasantdale is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Pleasantdale ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasantdale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Pleasantdale's population has increased from 11.8% to 12.4%.

Pleasantdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Essex Fells (11.1% Hispanic), Roseland (6.2% Hispanic), and North Caldwell (4.7% Hispanic). Pleasantdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Caldwell (20.8% Hispanic), and Llewellyn Park (19.1% Hispanic).

Pleasantdale's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Pleasantdale, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pleasantdale is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Pleasantdale ranks 158th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasantdale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pleasantdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Pleasantdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Essex Fells (0.4% Native American/Other), Caldwell (0.3% Native American/Other), Llewellyn Park (0% Native American/Other), Roseland (0.2% Native American/Other), and North Caldwell (0% Native American/Other).

Pleasantdale's Multiracial Population

81 residents of Pleasantdale, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pleasantdale is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Pleasantdale ranks 235th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pleasantdale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Pleasantdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Pleasantdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Caldwell (3.4% Multiracial), and North Caldwell (3.7% Multiracial). Pleasantdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Essex Fells (4.1% Multiracial), Llewellyn Park (4.8% Multiracial), and Roseland (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.