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Plains

Montana · 1,048 residents · 0.615 sq mi
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Plains has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,995. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,700. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,048
−7%since 2000
from 1,126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,704 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,831 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.2
+12%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7148459771K1K1990201020202024Plains
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,995
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,331 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,576
+20%since 2000
from $13,010 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
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
$124,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−36.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
36.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+73%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,053)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(33)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(95)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(975)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(25)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other3%(32)
Diversity Score14.6%(153)
Diversity Score
15
+73%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.0 min
−39%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
25.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% 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
7.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.9%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.6%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plains, Montana?

Plains, Montana has about 1,048 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plains, Montana?

The typical household in Plains, Montana earns about $27,995 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plains, Montana expensive?

In Plains, Montana, the median home is worth about $124,700, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Plains, Montana?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Plains, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plains, Montana?

About 25.2% of people in Plains, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plains, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Plains, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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