CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

The Plains

Virginia · 217 residents · 0.276 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Washington metro area
Compare
The short version

The Plains is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,625. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $420,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 138%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
217
−18%since 2000
from 266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
786 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 964 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
+11%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
981461942412891990201020202024The Plains
2024164
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,625
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,184
+44%since 2000
from $27,909 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$420,000
+138%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$898
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 44.5% in 2000
43.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
51.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.9
+117%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in The Plains on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(238)
Black10.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.6%(63)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(181)
Black9.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.2%(72)
Diversity Score
33
+41%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+9%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% 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
6.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.9%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to The Plains

Axson
Pop 268
Sorrento
Pop 270
Carlton
Pop 311
Ardentown
Pop 257
Places similar to The Plains
Head to head

Compare The Plains to nearby cities

THE PLAINS VS
Gainesville
Income$174,410+188%
Home value$712,600+70%
Population18,196+6872%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
THE PLAINS VS
New Baltimore
Income$189,327+212%
Home value$698,000+66%
Population11,919+4467%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
THE PLAINS VS
Warrenton
Income$83,331+37%
Home value$478,300+14%
Population10,213+3813%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
THE PLAINS VS
Stone Ridge
Income$187,563+209%
Home value$672,800+60%
Population16,603+6261%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in The Plains, Virginia?

The Plains, Virginia has about 217 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in The Plains, Virginia earns about $60,625 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 $420,000, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in The Plains, Virginia?

About 32.5% 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 1.0% of people in The Plains, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has The Plains, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, The Plains, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Virginia
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare The Plains with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →