CensusEasy
CITY

Plainville

Georgia · 358 residents (2025 est.) · 0.722 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Calhoun micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Plainville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,900. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
360
+40%since 2000
from 257 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
499 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 356 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+26%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:358 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2042643243844441990201020202024Plainville
2024360
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,654 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,005
+78%since 2000
from $14,046 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
+35%since 2010
from 0.289 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information36.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,900
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+34%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
RELATED:See current rent listings in Plainville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(248)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75%(270)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(13)
Asian15.8%(57)
Other4.7%(17)
Diversity Score51.1%(184)
Diversity Score
51
+1631%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+41.8 ptssince 2000
from 48.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
5.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.2%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
19.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.7%
−58.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+24.0 ptssince 2017
from 67.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 5.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Plainville

Worthington Springs
Pop 380
Esto
Pop 353
Martin
Pop 353
Lee
Pop 379
Places similar to Plainville
Head to head

Compare Plainville to nearby cities

PLAINVILLE VS
Calhoun
Income$58,750+21%
Home value$251,000+54%
Population20,196+5541%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PLAINVILLE VS
Rome
Income$54,435+12%
Home value$234,300+44%
Population38,934+10775%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PLAINVILLE VS
Cartersville
Income$84,437+73%
Home value$338,200+108%
Population25,349+6981%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PLAINVILLE VS
Dalton
Income$63,577+30%
Home value$222,400+37%
Population35,322+9766%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainville, Georgia?

Plainville, Georgia has about 360 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plainville, Georgia?

The typical household in Plainville, Georgia earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plainville, Georgia expensive?

In Plainville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $162,900, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Plainville, Georgia?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Plainville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plainville, Georgia?

About 27.7% of people in Plainville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plainville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Plainville, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 136 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Georgia
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Plainville with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →