Pleasant Plains, Illinois is a small village located in Sangamon County with a population of 2,332 according to the 2018 census. The population density is 25 people per square mile. Pleasant Plains offers small-town living with year-round outdoor activities such as golfing at the nearby Rail Golf Course or fishing and swimming at Lake Springfield. There are also other organizations within the community such as the local FFA chapter, which helps teach students about agriculture and farming. In terms of entertainment and sports, there are plenty of options available for residents to enjoy like watching the baseball team at The Rec Plex or taking part in sporting events with other communities hosted by Pleasant Plains High School. Local businesses include grocery stores, restaurants, banks, gas stations, churches, and car dealerships that cater to the needs of this small village.
The population in Pleasant Plains (zip 62677) is 2,332. There are 25 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Pleasant Plains (zip 62677) is 53.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Pleasant Plains (zip 62677) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Pleasant Plains (zip 62677)
- 60.9% are married
- 11.0% are divorced
- 27.1% are married with children
- 13.2% have children, but are single
Race in Pleasant Plains (zip 62677)
- 95.9% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.5% claim Other
- 2.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander