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Point Pleasant, WV

Mason CountyElev. 568 m
Population
4,009
Median home
$113,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Point Pleasant

With about 4,009 residents, Point Pleasant is one of West Virginia's notable places. Point Pleasant sits in Mason County. The median age is 47.8 and the median household income is $40,837. Homes carry a median value of $113,900, and about 61% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (94%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
4,009
Median age
47.8
Median household income
$40,837
Per-capita income
$29,123
Poverty rate
25.8%
High-school grad or higher
92.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
Unemployment
4%
Avg. commute
16.6 min
Work from home
4.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White94%
Black3.2%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.4%
Sales & office26.4%
Service23.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.3%
Production, transportation & material moving8.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$113,900
Median gross rent
$631/mo
Owner-occupied
61.1%
Median year built
1958
Households
1,929
Avg. household size
2.06

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Point Pleasant has 4 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading0%
Math12%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

POINT PLEASANT JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 7–12
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–6
MASON COUNTY SCHOOL FOR SUCCESSOtherGrades -1–12
MASON COUNTY CAREER CENTER

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime84% below national
Point Pleasant61
West Virginia282
United States386
Trend
2019–2023
property crime20% below national
Point Pleasant1,566
West Virginia1,241
United States1,952
↑ 56% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Point Pleasant Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Point Pleasant.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Mason County
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Point Pleasant is in Mason County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Point Pleasant sits in Mason County. Elevation ~568 m.

Map of Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant, WV
Where Point Pleasant is
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lewis-Capehart-Roseberry HousePoint Pleasant Battleground
Notable people from Point Pleasant
Royal RobbinsPeter NowalkRobert L. HoggCharles E. HoggRay StevensJesse Quinn ThorntonJames CapehartBen SchwartzwalderDonnie JonesKarl Probst
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Nearby cities
Ravenswood (21 mi)Ripley (23 mi)Milton (28 mi)Hurricane (30 mi)Barboursville (32 mi)Huntington (34 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Point Pleasant, WV (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Point Pleasant, West Virginia.

Joshua Dale Smith, 42
Point Pleasant · Mason County · 25550
Matthew S Miller, 52
Point Pleasant · 25550
AKA Matthew Miller, Matt Miller
Tony Rivera, 53
Point Pleasant · Mecklenburg County · 25550
AKA Tony Flores Rivera, Pantera X

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Point Pleasant — frequently asked

What is the population of Point Pleasant, West Virginia?
Point Pleasant has a population of about 4,009, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Point Pleasant?
The median home value in Point Pleasant is $113,900, and the median gross rent is $631/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Point Pleasant safe? What is the crime rate?
Point Pleasant Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 61 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Point Pleasant face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Mason County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, landslide, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Point Pleasant?
Point Pleasant has 4 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Point Pleasant?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Point Pleasant. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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