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Plains

Pennsylvania · 4,153 residents · 1.277 sq mi
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Plains has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,150. Population has declined 5% since 2023. Median home value is $155,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,153
−5%since 2023
from 4,369 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,252 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 3,421 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
−1%since 2023
from 43.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K199020202024Plains
20244K
199020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,150
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,417 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,627
+11%since 2023
from $33,793 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
−6%since 2023
from 0.397 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $141,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$889
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $950 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 71.8% in 2023
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−4%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(3,664)
Black3.3%(143)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(320)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(242)
Diversity Score35.9%(1,568)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(3,585)
Black1.7%(69)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(314)
Asian0.8%(32)
Other3.7%(153)
Diversity Score30.9%(1,284)
Diversity Score
31
−14%since 2023
from 36 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+5%since 2023
from 19.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 62.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 33.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
Female
47.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
Foreign born
4.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plains, Pennsylvania?

Plains, Pennsylvania has about 4,153 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plains, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Plains, Pennsylvania earns about $74,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plains, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Plains, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $155,100, and the typical rent is about $889 a month.

How educated are people in Plains, Pennsylvania?

About 30.2% of adults age 25 and over in Plains, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plains, Pennsylvania?

About 17.4% of people in Plains, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plains, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Plains, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 541 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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