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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

The Plains

Virginia · 197 residents · 0.276 sq mi
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The Plains has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,292. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 69 residents. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $95,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

197
−26%vs 2000
vs 266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
714 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 964 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.5
−27%vs 2000
vs 41.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
981461942412891990201020202024The Plains
2024164
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,292
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,558
−55%vs 2000
vs $27,909 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$95,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $139,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$475
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $700 in 2000
US average: $450
40.5%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 44.5% in 2000
59.5% rent
3.5
+9%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(166)
Black14.7%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.5%(66)
34
+42%vs 2000
vs 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.6%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.6%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.2 min
+54%vs 2000
vs 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in The Plains, Virginia?

The Plains, Virginia has about 197 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in The Plains, Virginia earns about $27,292 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 $95,000, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in The Plains, Virginia?

About 28.8% 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 13.7% of people in The Plains, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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