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The Plains

Ohio · 2,748 residents · 2.28 sq mi
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The Plains has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,688. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $233,500. With a median age of 59.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,748
−6%since 2000
from 2,931 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,205 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.4
+67%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024The Plains
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,688
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,102 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,575
+125%since 2000
from $17,164 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
−11%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,500
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$971
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
45.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+45%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(2,743)
Black2.4%(70)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian1.1%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(312)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(2,380)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(17)
Asian7.5%(207)
Other4.9%(135)
Diversity Score30.2%(830)
Diversity Score
30
+184%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+142%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.5%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.8%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
57.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
40.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2012
from 21.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
+21.8 ptssince 2017
from 65.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Plains, Ohio?

The Plains, Ohio has about 2,748 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in The Plains, Ohio?

The typical household in The Plains, Ohio earns about $59,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is The Plains, Ohio expensive?

In The Plains, Ohio, the median home is worth about $233,500, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.

How educated are people in The Plains, Ohio?

About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in The Plains, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The Plains, Ohio?

About 19.0% of people in The Plains, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has The Plains, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, The Plains, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 104 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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