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The Plains

Virginia · 261 residents (2025 est.) · 0.276 sq mi
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The Plains has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,375. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 102 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $555,600. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 118%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
164
−38%since 2000
from 266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
594 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 964 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+9%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:261 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
981461942412891990201020202024The Plains
2024164
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,375
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,179
+69%since 2000
from $27,909 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
−39%since 2010
from 0.510 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$555,600
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,323
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 44.5% in 2000
65.2% rent
Vacancy rate
28.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.9%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+106%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(238)
Black10.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.6%(63)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(132)
Black5.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(14)
Asian2.4%(4)
Other3%(5)
Diversity Score42.5%(70)
Diversity Score
43
+80%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.8%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.2%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.6%
+31.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% 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
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.7%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Female
58.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2012
from 11.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2017
from 90.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Plains, Virginia?

The Plains, Virginia has about 164 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in The Plains, Virginia earns about $84,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is The Plains, Virginia expensive?

In The Plains, Virginia, the median home is worth about $555,600, and the typical rent is about $1,323 a month.

How educated are people in The Plains, Virginia?

About 50.8% of adults age 25 and over in The Plains, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The Plains, Virginia?

About 5.5% of people in The Plains, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has The Plains, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, The Plains, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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