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Plainville

Indiana · 499 residents · 0.345 sq mi
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Plainville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,452. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,200. Households here earn about 36% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
499
−3%since 2000
from 513 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,446 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
−7%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3114004895786671990201020202024Plainville
2024412
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,452
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,902
+59%since 2000
from $16,335 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+35%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(496)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(460)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.1%(65)
Diversity Score
13
+110%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.8%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainville, Indiana?

Plainville, Indiana has about 499 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plainville, Indiana?

The typical household in Plainville, Indiana earns about $37,452 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plainville, Indiana expensive?

In Plainville, Indiana, the median home is worth about $73,200, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Plainville, Indiana?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Plainville, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plainville, Indiana?

About 7.7% of people in Plainville, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plainville, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Plainville, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 66 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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