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Georgia · 531 residents (2025 est.) · 0.814 sq mi
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Plains has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,294. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $254,900. Households here earn about 50% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 228%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
750
+18%since 2000
from 637 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
921 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 783 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
−6%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:531 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3484675877068251990201020202024Plains
2024750
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,294
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,719 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,749
+62%since 2000
from $11,602 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
−33%since 2010
from 0.665 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information58.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,900
+228%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.2%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
+317%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(238)
Black59.5%(379)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.8%(400)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(242)
Black59.7%(448)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(20)
Diversity Score66.9%(502)
Diversity Score
67
+7%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
+31.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
34.1%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
59.1%
+47.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 47.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
65.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−14.8 ptssince 2012
from 25.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+43.7 ptssince 2017
from 44.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plains, Georgia?

Plains, Georgia has about 750 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plains, Georgia?

The typical household in Plains, Georgia earns about $38,294 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plains, Georgia expensive?

In Plains, Georgia, the median home is worth about $254,900, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Plains, Georgia?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Plains, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plains, Georgia?

About 16.1% of people in Plains, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plains, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Plains, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 68 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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