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Plains

Kansas · 1,037 residents · 0.999 sq mi
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Plains has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,074. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,000. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,037
−11%since 2000
from 1,163 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,038 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.8
+13%since 2000
from 28.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9221K1K1K1K1990201020202024Plains
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,074
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,737
+60%since 2000
from $16,047 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−11%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(833)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(305)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49%(570)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(562)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino43%(446)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(18)
Diversity Score64%(664)
Diversity Score
64
+30%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+3%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
23.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−64.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plains, Kansas?

Plains, Kansas has about 1,037 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plains, Kansas?

The typical household in Plains, Kansas earns about $64,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plains, Kansas expensive?

In Plains, Kansas, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Plains, Kansas?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Plains, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plains, Kansas?

About 14.6% of people in Plains, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plains, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Plains, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 80 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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