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The Plains

Ohio · 3,080 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 $27,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $132,500. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,080
+5%since 2000
from 2,931 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,351 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+15%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024The Plains
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,102 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,495
−10%since 2000
from $17,164 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.1%
−27.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
51.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+78%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(2,798)
Black3%(93)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(55)
Asian1%(32)
Other2.9%(90)
Diversity Score20.8%(639)
Diversity Score
21
+95%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+80%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
10.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Plains, Ohio?

The Plains, Ohio has about 3,080 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in The Plains, Ohio earns about $27,500 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 $132,500, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in The Plains, Ohio?

About 26.8% 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 30.2% 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 436 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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