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Pleasant Hill, TX
Census-designated place in Polk County, Texas.
Population
830
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
313
ZIP codes
0
Pleasant Hill and its ZIP codes
Pleasant Hill at a glance
- Pleasant Hill is about 2.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,237, 32% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,900 (72% below Texas).
Housing and community stats
Pleasant Hill, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,237
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$79,900
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
49.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (386), Puerto Ricans (26), Irish Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Pleasant Hill.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,421
13,150 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,427
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$535M
FY 2026, $10,664 per person
How people get to work
Pleasant Hill, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.0%
- Carpooled29.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 49.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pleasant Hill, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
294
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
549
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 38°F
50.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pleasant Hill, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.9%
U.S. 11.1% +14.8 pts
Cities near Pleasant Hill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CorriganTown | 2.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Seven OaksCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| DibollCity | 12 mi | 5 |
| ChesterTown | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| BurkeCity | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| GrovetonCity | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| Cedar PointCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| LivingstonTown | 22 mi | 8.7 |
| Indian SpringsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| LufkinCity | 22 mi | 34.2 |
| OnalaskaCity | 22 mi | 5.4 |
| HuntingtonCity | 23 mi | 2.7 |
| ColmesneilCity | 23 mi | 2 |
| HudsonCity | 23 mi | 5.1 |
| ZavallaCity | 25 mi | 2.1 |
| West LivingstonCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 23.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pleasant Hill, TX in?
- Pleasant Hill is in Polk County, Texas.
- What is the population of Pleasant Hill, TX?
- About 830 people live in Pleasant Hill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pleasant Hill?
- Nearby places include Corrigan (2.1 mi), Seven Oaks (11 mi), Diboll (12 mi), Chester (14 mi), Burke (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023