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Plainville

Illinois · 264 residents · 0.235 sq mi
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Plainville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,096. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,900. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
264
+6%since 2000
from 248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,123 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,055 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+3%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1602303003704401990201020202024Plainville
2024183
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,096
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,511
+35%since 2000
from $13,700 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information22.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−36.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−12%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(247)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainville, Illinois?

Plainville, Illinois has about 264 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plainville, Illinois?

The typical household in Plainville, Illinois earns about $40,096 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plainville, Illinois expensive?

In Plainville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $48,900, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Plainville, Illinois?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Plainville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plainville, Illinois?

About 1.0% of people in Plainville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plainville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Plainville, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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