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Plains

Pennsylvania · 4,293 residents · 1.277 sq mi
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Plains has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $99,700. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
4,293
+11%since 2019
from 3,866 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,362 / sq mi
+11%since 2019
from 3,027 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
−6%since 2019
from 48.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K199020202024Plains
20244K
199020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $54,605 in 2019
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,953
Unchangedsince 2019
from $30,067 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 31.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $97,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $768 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 71.3% in 2019
35.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+4%since 2019
from 1.8 in 2019
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic87%(3,363)
Black8.8%(340)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(102)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(61)
Diversity Score29.3%(1,134)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(3,712)
Black3.5%(149)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(223)
Asian1.3%(55)
Other1.6%(68)
Diversity Score27.1%(1,165)
Diversity Score
27
−7%since 2019
from 29 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 22.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 94.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+8%since 2019
from 15.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 81.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 12.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 66.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 31.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 45.6% in 2019
Female
54.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 54.4% in 2019
Foreign born
5.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plains, Pennsylvania?

Plains, Pennsylvania has about 4,293 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plains, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Plains, Pennsylvania earns about $53,750 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 $99,700, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Plains, Pennsylvania?

About 18.4% 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 10.9% 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 401 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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