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CITY · 2010 ACS

Plain

Wisconsin · 773 residents · 0.909 sq mi
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Plain has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $163,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
773
−2%since 2000
from 792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.8
+4%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6837417998569141990201020202024Plain
2024780
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.3%(49)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 95.3%(41)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 148%(62)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.5%(50)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.5%(50)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.3%(87)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4410.7%(83)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5415.3%(118)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6412.4%(96)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.1%(47)
US avg: 7%
75 to 849.3%(72)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.3%(18)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,028 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,933
+62%since 2000
from $24,658 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.551
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade31.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$762
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−22.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
−9%since 2009
from 3.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Plain on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(777)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(741)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(14)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.4%(11)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.4%(39)
Argentine2.3%(20)
Ancestry
German65%(572)
Irish11.8%(104)
English8.5%(75)
Norwegian7.3%(64)
Polish5.1%(45)
American4.9%(43)
French3.1%(27)
Czech1.9%(17)
Swiss1.7%(15)
Italian1.6%(14)
Romanian1.5%(13)
Dutch1.1%(10)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1%(9)
Hungarian0.7%(6)
Welsh0.6%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.2%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.9%(113)
Married52.5%(170)
Widowed3.1%(10)
Divorced9.6%(31)
Women 15+
Never married22.9%(67)
Married62.1%(182)
Widowed8.5%(25)
Divorced6.5%(19)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plain, Wisconsin?

Plain, Wisconsin has about 773 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plain, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Plain, Wisconsin earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plain, Wisconsin expensive?

In Plain, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $163,600, and the typical rent is about $762 a month.

How educated are people in Plain, Wisconsin?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Plain, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plain, Wisconsin?

About 8.0% of people in Plain, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plain, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Plain, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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