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The Plains

Virginia · 245 residents · 0.276 sq mi
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The Plains has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,500. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $350,000. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
245
−8%since 2000
from 266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
888 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 964 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+14%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
981461942412891990201020202024The Plains
2024164
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,285
+48%since 2000
from $27,909 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food10.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$350,000
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,313
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 44.5% in 2000
46.5% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+63%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80%(196)
Black4.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(18)
Diversity Score48.9%(120)
Diversity Score
49
+107%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Female
56.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Plains, Virginia?

The Plains, Virginia has about 245 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in The Plains, Virginia earns about $67,500 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 $350,000, and the typical rent is about $1,313 a month.

How educated are people in The Plains, Virginia?

About 36.1% 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 2.4% 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 48 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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