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Plain City

Ohio · 4,225 residents · 2.75 sq mi
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Plain City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,879. Population has grown 49% since 2000. Median home value is $180,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% 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
4,225
+49%since 2000
from 2,832 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,536 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 1,030 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+10%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Plain City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,879
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,842
+24%since 2000
from $20,815 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+21%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,732)
Black0.8%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(34)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(159)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(4,015)
Black0.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(65)
Asian0.7%(28)
Other0.9%(39)
Diversity Score9.1%(385)
Diversity Score
9
+62%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
6.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plain City, Ohio?

Plain City, Ohio has about 4,225 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plain City, Ohio?

The typical household in Plain City, Ohio earns about $52,879 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plain City, Ohio expensive?

In Plain City, Ohio, the median home is worth about $180,200, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Plain City, Ohio?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Plain City, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plain City, Ohio?

About 12.5% of people in Plain City, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plain City, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Plain City, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,984 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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