Pleasant township, Ohio
Pleasant township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Pleasant township is a geographic entity located in Fairfield County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,441. The land area covers 34.63 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,441 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.9 yrs | ±4.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,658 | ±222 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,739 | ±216 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,658 | ±222 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 81 | ±54 |
| Median Home Value | $287,700 | ±$55,549 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,537 | ±$467 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $107,052 | ±$10,972 |
| Per Capita Income | $56,109 | ±$9,672 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 475 | ±212 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | ±5.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,399 | ±448 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.5% | ±2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 6,386 (2024)
ID: 172850
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
3005 LANCASTER THORNVILLE RD NE, LANCASTER OH 43130-8448
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GUS Population: 167,762 (2024)
ID: 132369
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIR
210 E MAIN ST, 201, LANCASTER OH 43130-3882
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Amanda, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Amanda, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Amanda, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Amanda, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Sugar Grove, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Sugar Grove, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-07 | Carroll, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Carroll, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Carroll, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Carroll, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
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College | 3.5 mi away | 1570 Granville Pike, Lancaster, OH, 43130-1037 |
7406546711
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 219 N. BROAD ST., LANCASTER, OH, 43130 |
(740) 653-2745
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Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Canal Winchester
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College | 16.8 mi away | 6077 GENDER ROAD, CANAL WINCHESTER, OH, 43110 |
6142525252
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BALTIMORE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 205 E. MARKET ST., BALTIMORE, OH, 43105 |
(740) 862-8505
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Valor Christian College
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College | 17.7 mi away | 4595 Gender Road, Canal Winchester, OH, 43110 |
6148374088
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BREMEN-RUSHCREEK BRANCH
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 200 SCHOOL ST., BREMEN, OH, 43107 |
(740) 569-7246
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Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath
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College | 18.7 mi away | 789 Hebron Road, Ste J, Heath, OH, 43056 |
6142525252
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NORTHWEST BRANCH
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 2855 HELENA DR NW, CARROLL, OH, 43112 |
(740) 756-4391
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Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools
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College Vocational | 20.2 mi away | 4300 Amalgamated Place, Groveport, OH, 43125-9236 |
6148364541
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THORNVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 99 E COLUMBUS ST, THORNVILLE, OH, 43076 |
(740) 246-5133
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LANCASTER, OH US, located 5.4 miles from Pleasant township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.5° | 21.5° | 29.5° | 2.86" | — |
| February | 41.3° | 24.0° | 32.6° | 2.32" | — |
| March | 51.6° | 31.7° | 41.7° | 3.40" | — |
| April | 64.8° | 41.2° | 53.0° | 3.93" | — |
| May | 74.1° | 51.8° | 63.0° | 4.17" | — |
| June | 82.0° | 61.1° | 71.6° | 4.08" | — |
| July | 85.0° | 64.7° | 74.9° | 4.22" | — |
| August | 84.1° | 62.7° | 73.4° | 3.37" | — |
| September | 78.1° | 54.8° | 66.5° | 3.22" | — |
| October | 65.8° | 43.5° | 54.7° | 3.07" | — |
| November | 53.0° | 33.5° | 43.2° | 2.69" | — |
| December | 41.8° | 26.9° | 34.4° | 2.85" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville village | Village | 2.8 mi | — |
| West Rushville village | Village | 4.6 mi | — |
| Lancaster city | City | 4.9 mi | — |
| Thurston village | Village | 5.0 mi | — |
| Rushville village | Village | 5.6 mi | — |
| Baltimore village | Village | 6.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3904563240. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.