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Plain

Wisconsin · 749 residents · 0.909 sq mi
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Plain has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $160,600. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
749
−5%since 2000
from 792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
824 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 871 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+13%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6837417998569141990201020202024Plain
2024780
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,028 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,819
+74%since 2000
from $24,658 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(777)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(713)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(15)
Asian1.1%(8)
Other0.9%(7)
Diversity Score10.3%(77)
Diversity Score
10
+264%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plain, Wisconsin?

Plain, Wisconsin has about 749 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plain, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Plain, Wisconsin earns about $66,250 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 $160,600, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Plain, Wisconsin?

About 22.8% 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 9.8% 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 47 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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