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Plains

Georgia · 776 residents · 0.814 sq mi
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Plains has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,691. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,600. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
776
+22%since 2000
from 637 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
953 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 783 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.0
+10%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3484675877068251990201020202024Plains
2024750
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,691
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,719 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,632
+138%since 2000
from $11,602 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.665
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade38.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$380
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.2%
−39.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
44.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+54%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(392)
Black42.7%(331)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(12)
Diversity Score71.2%(553)
Diversity Score
71
+13%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
52.3%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
29.4%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
14.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.4%
−55.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
20.1%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.8%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plains, Georgia?

Plains, Georgia has about 776 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plains, Georgia?

The typical household in Plains, Georgia earns about $26,691 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 $65,600, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Plains, Georgia?

About 8.3% 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 25.1% 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 94 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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