Point Pleasant, West Virginia
Point Pleasant: City and the county seat of Mason County, West Virginia, United States
About
Point Pleasant is a city located in the county of Mason in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,350 and a population density of 1,403 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,017 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Point Pleasant
| Population : | 4,017 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Mason County |
| Postal code : | 25550 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 3.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,864 feet / 568 meters |
| Capital city : | Point Pleasant is capital of Mason County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:19:55 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,296 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.29% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Point Pleasant is located at 38°50'40"N 82°8'14"W (38.8445300, -82.1370900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Point Pleasant
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Point Pleasant decreased by 8.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,350 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,322 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,292 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,266 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,244 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,221 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,183 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,144 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,116 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,062 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,017 | -1.12% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Point Pleasant
1 Mothman Museum
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2 Mothman Statue and Marker
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3 Tu-Endie-Wei State Park
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4 West Virginia State Farm Museum
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5 Point Pleasant Riverfront Park
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Other Places in Point Pleasant
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People born in Point Pleasant (10)
People born in Point Pleasant, including politician Charles E. Hogg, politician James Capehart, politician Robert Lynn Hogg, .
List
- Ben Schwartzwalder (American football player and coach (1909-1993)) he was born in 02/06/1909
- Donnie Jones (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 07/07/1966
- Jesse Quinn Thornton (American politician) he was born in 24/08/1810
- Karl Probst (American automotive pioneer) he was born in 20/10/1883
- Ray Stevens (American professional wrestler (1935-1996)) he was born in 05/09/1935
- Peter Nowalk (American screenwriter and producer) he was born in 01/01/1953
- Genna Bain (American internet personality and wife to the deceased video game critic John Bain) she was born in 26/03/1983
Schools in Point Pleasant
College & universities near Point Pleasant, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205203 | University of Rio Grande | Rio Grande (OH) | 45674 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Point Pleasant, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Point Pleasant
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Point Pleasan Post Office | Point Pleasant (WV) | 25550 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Point Pleasant , New Jersey borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States with a population of 18,902 people.
- Point Pleasant , Illinois township in Warren County, Illinois with a population of 149 people.
Other cities in Mason County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mason County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 1,451 | Town in West Virginia |
| Mason | 920 | Human settlement in Mason County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Hartford City | 593 | Human settlement in Mason County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Henderson | 258 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
| Leon | 145 | Human settlement in Mason County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Point Pleasant distances to largest West Virginia cities
