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The Town of Pleasant Garden had a population of 4,633 as of July 1, 2019. Pleasant Garden ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Pleasant Garden is located at latitude 35.9621 and longitude -79.7623 in Guilford County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Pleasant Garden encompass a land area of 15.27 sq. miles and a water area of 0.12 sq. miles. Guilford County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 856 feet.
The Town of Pleasant Garden (GNIS ID: 2407133) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Pleasant Garden is located within Township of Fentress, a minor civil division (MCD) of Guilford County.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Pleasant Garden: Fentress.
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY INDEX | |
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| Pleasant Garden, NC Housing Affordability Index is 163 State of North Carolina Housing Affordability Index is 140 | |
| The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability. | |
WEALTH INDEX | |
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| Pleasant Garden, NC Wealth Index is 85 State of North Carolina Wealth Index is 84 | |
| The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level. | |
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POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,633 |
| Population in Households | 4,566 |
| Population in Families | 3,918 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 67 |
| Population Density | 307 |
| Diversity Index1 | 44 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $63,725 |
| Average Household Income | $77,994 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,499 |
| Wealth Index3 | 85 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,862 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,412 (75.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 329 (17.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 121 ( 6.5%) |
| Median Home Value | $208,157 |
| Housing Affordability Index2 | 163 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,741 |
| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
| Family Households | 1,271 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR | 2010-2019 | 2019-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.34% | 0.42% |
| Households | 0.32% | 0.43% |
| Families | 0.03% | 0.37% |
| Median Household Income | 3.3% | |
| Per Capita Income | 3.29% |
The table below compares Pleasant Garden to the other 739 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using July 1, 2019 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 166 | 78th |
| Population Density | # 564 | 24th |
| Diversity Index | # 425 | 43rd |
| Median Household Income | # 117 | 84th |
| Per Capita Income | # 178 | 76th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
