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Plain City

Ohio · 4,065 residents · 2.75 sq mi
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Plain City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,448. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $212,600. Households here earn about 33% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
4,065
+44%since 2000
from 2,832 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,478 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 1,030 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+13%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Plain City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,448
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,143
+59%since 2000
from $20,815 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,600
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$949
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(3,741)
Black0.7%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(75)
Asian1.2%(47)
Other4.9%(201)
Diversity Score20.1%(816)
Diversity Score
20
+257%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.8%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plain City, Ohio?

Plain City, Ohio has about 4,065 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Plain City, Ohio earns about $77,448 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 $212,600, and the typical rent is about $949 a month.

How educated are people in Plain City, Ohio?

About 31.1% 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 9.0% 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 1,824 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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