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Plains Overview

1,266
TOTAL POPULATION
647
MALE POPULATION
619
FEMALE POPULATION
104.52
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.67
FEMALES / 100 MALES
29.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,231
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,875
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$72,222
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
51.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
48.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
612
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Plains Zip Codes

Plains Area Codes

Race in Plains

The most populous races in Plains are White / Caucasian (742 | 58.6%), Hispanic or Latino (684 | 54.0%), and Some other Race (349 | 27.6%).
Race in Plains
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American322.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino68454.0%
Native / Alaskan10.1%
White / Caucasian74258.6%
Two or more Races14211.2%
Some other Race34927.6%
Total1,266100.0%

Ancestry in Plains

The most populous ancestries reported in Plains are Mexican (668 | 52.8%), German (341 | 26.9%), Irish (126 | 10.0%), English (96 | 7.6%), and Dutch (40 | 3.2%), together accounting for 100.4% of all Plains residents.
Ancestry in Plains
Ancestry# Population% Population
African211.7%
American40.3%
Austrian20.2%
Czech100.8%
Danish30.2%
Dutch403.2%
English967.6%
French292.3%
German34126.9%
Irish12610.0%
Mexican66852.8%
Polish80.6%
Scotch-Irish40.3%
Scottish30.2%
Spaniard161.3%
Subsaharan African211.7%
Swedish141.1%
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Immigrants in Plains

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Plains came from Central America (300 | 23.7%), Latin America (300 | 23.7%), Mexico (298 | 23.5%), Africa (10 | 0.8%), and Cameroon (10 | 0.8%), together accounting for 72.5% of all Plains residents.
Immigrants in Plains
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa100.8%
Cameroon100.8%
Central America30023.7%
Guatemala20.2%
Latin America30023.7%
Mexico29823.5%
Middle Africa100.8%
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Sex and Age in Plains

Sex and Age in Plains

The most populous age groups in Plains are 40 to 44 Years (86 | 13.3%) for men and Under 5 Years (77 | 12.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Plains
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years55 (8.5%)77 (12.4%)
5 to 9 Years46 (7.1%)33 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years83 (12.8%)55 (8.9%)
15 to 19 Years54 (8.4%)50 (8.1%)
20 to 24 Years48 (7.4%)75 (12.1%)
25 to 29 Years30 (4.6%)42 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years22 (3.4%)9 (1.5%)
35 to 39 Years17 (2.6%)66 (10.7%)
40 to 44 Years86 (13.3%)43 (7.0%)
45 to 49 Years43 (6.7%)71 (11.5%)
50 to 54 Years48 (7.4%)16 (2.6%)
55 to 59 Years40 (6.2%)27 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years16 (2.5%)14 (2.3%)
65 to 69 Years33 (5.1%)11 (1.8%)
70 to 74 Years3 (0.5%)10 (1.6%)
75 to 79 Years19 (2.9%)8 (1.3%)
80 to 84 Years2 (0.3%)10 (1.6%)
85 Years and over2 (0.3%)2 (0.3%)
Total647 (100.0%)619 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Plains

Median Family Size in Plains

The median family size in Plains is 3.26 persons per family, with married-couple families (219 | 64.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.04 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (25 | 7.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.60 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Plains
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple219 (64.4%)4.04
Single Male/Father25 (7.3%)1.60
Single Female/Mother96 (28.2%)1.91
Total Families340 (100.0%)3.26

Median Household Size in Plains

The median household size in Plains is 2.83 persons per household, with married-couple households (219 | 48.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.04 persons per household. non-family households (108 | 24.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.03 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Plains
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple219 (48.9%)4.04
Single Male/Father25 (5.6%)1.88
Single Female/Mother96 (21.4%)2.32
Non-family108 (24.1%)1.03
Total Households448 (100.0%)2.83

Household Size by Marriage Status in Plains

Out of a total of 448 households in Plains, 340 (75.9%) are family households, while 108 (24.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 136, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 102.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Plains
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-102 (22.8%)
2-Person Households89 (19.9%)6 (1.3%)
3-Person Households48 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households136 (30.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households51 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households11 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households5 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total340 (75.9%)108 (24.1%)

Female Fertility in Plains

Fertility by Age in Plains

Average fertility rate in Plains is 206.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 548.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 93.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Plains
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years69 (93.2%)548.0
35 to 50 years5 (6.8%)27.0
Total74 (100.0%)206.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Plains

23.0% of women with births (74) in Plains are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 82.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Plains
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years12 (17.4%)57 (82.6%)
35 to 50 years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (23.0%)57 (77.0%)

Fertility by Education in Plains

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Plains
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma57 (77.0%)509.0
College or Associate's Degree17 (23.0%)133.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total74 (100.0%)206.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Plains

77.0% of women with births in Plains are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 70.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 91.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Plains
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma5 (8.8%)52 (91.2%)
College or Associate's Degree12 (70.6%)5 (29.4%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (23.0%)57 (77.0%)

Income in Plains

Income Overview in Plains

Per Capita Income in Plains is $33,231, while median incomes of families and households are $81,875 and $72,222 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,266$33,231
Median Family Income340$81,875
Mean Family Income340$100,026
Median Household Income448$72,222
Mean Household Income448$94,205
Income Deficit340$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,26651.57%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,26648.43¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,2660.41

Earnings by Sex in Plains

Average Earnings in Plains are $51,071, $64,103 for men and $31,042 for women, a difference of 51.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Plains
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male349 (53.0%)$64,103
Female309 (47.0%)$31,042
Total658 (100.0%)$51,071

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Plains

The most common earnings brackets in Plains are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (80 | 22.9%) and $2,499 or less for women (80 | 25.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Plains
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3 (0.9%)80 (25.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9998 (2.3%)17 (5.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)16 (5.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)15 (4.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)6 (1.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)9 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9999 (2.6%)9 (2.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99926 (7.4%)16 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99925 (7.2%)29 (9.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9995 (1.4%)6 (1.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99916 (4.6%)4 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99931 (8.9%)39 (12.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99968 (19.5%)27 (8.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99924 (6.9%)18 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99980 (22.9%)18 (5.8%)
$100,000+54 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total349 (100.0%)309 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Plains

Average earnings in Plains are $67,344 for men and $48,438 for women, a difference of 28.1%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,375, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $50,363. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,688, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $38,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Plains
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$50,363$0
High School Diploma$76,389$0
College or Associate's Degree$67,778$40,625
Bachelor's Degree$85,375$38,750
Graduate Degree$80,368$64,688
Total$67,344$48,438

Family Income in Plains

Family Income Brackets in Plains

According to the Plains family income data, there are 98 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Plains
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005716.8%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999144.1%
$25,000 to $34,999226.5%
$35,000 to $49,99951.5%
$50,000 to $74,9993911.5%
$75,000 to $99,9999828.8%
$100,000 to $149,9993811.2%
$150,000 to $199,9993911.5%
$200,000+288.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Plains

4-person families (82 | 24.1%) account for the highest median family income in Plains with $145,000 per family, while 4-person families (82 | 24.1%) have the highest median income of $36,250 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Plains
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families101 (29.7%)$67,625
3-Person Families90 (26.5%)$2,499
4-Person Families82 (24.1%)$145,000
5-Person Families51 (15.0%)$99,083
6-Person Families11 (3.2%)$0
7+ Person Families5 (1.5%)$0
Total340 (100.0%)$81,875

Family Income by Number of Earners in Plains

Family Income by Number of Earners in Plains
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners31 (9.1%)$0
1 Earner125 (36.8%)$0
2 Earners151 (44.4%)$110,417
3+ Earners33 (9.7%)$157,583
Total340 (100.0%)$81,875

Household Income in Plains

Household Income Brackets in Plains

With 118 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Plains, accounting for 26.3% of all households. In contrast, only 13 households (2.9%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Plains
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000132.9%
$10,000 to $14,999163.6%
$15,000 to $24,999296.5%
$25,000 to $34,999327.1%
$35,000 to $49,999173.8%
$50,000 to $74,99911826.3%
$75,000 to $99,99910824.1%
$100,000 to $149,9994810.7%
$150,000 to $199,999398.7%
$200,000+286.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Plains

The median household income in Plains is $72,222, with the highest median household income of $88,889 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 158 households (35.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 72 households (16.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Plains
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years59 (13.2%)$66,082
25 to 44 Years158 (35.3%)$88,889
45 to 64 Years159 (35.5%)$78,750
65+ Years72 (16.1%)$0
Total448 (100.0%)$72,222

Poverty in Plains

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Plains

With 8.5% poverty level for males and 15.8% for females among the residents of Plains, 6 to 11 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 17 males (31.5%) and 55 females (61.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Plains
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (30.9%)19 (24.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years17 (31.5%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years1 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)55 (61.1%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (13.7%)
35 to 44 Years4 (3.9%)5 (4.6%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)7 (8.1%)
55 to 64 Years16 (28.6%)1 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (19.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (8.5%)98 (15.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Plains

According to the poverty statistics in Plains, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Plains
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years38 (69.1%)58 (75.3%)
5 Years1 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years37 (68.5%)53 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years74 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)
15 Years22 (95.7%)10 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years31 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years48 (100.0%)35 (38.9%)
25 to 34 Years52 (100.0%)44 (86.3%)
35 to 44 Years99 (96.1%)104 (95.4%)
45 to 54 Years91 (100.0%)80 (91.9%)
55 to 64 Years40 (71.4%)40 (97.6%)
65 to 74 Years36 (100.0%)17 (80.9%)
75 Years and over23 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)
Total592 (91.5%)521 (84.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Plains

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Plains show that 2.3% or 5 of the total 219 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 15.1%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Plains
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children28 (84.9%)5 (15.1%)
5 or more Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total214 (97.7%)5 (2.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Plains

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Plains
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)57 (82.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)57 (59.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Plains

The poverty data for Plains shows that 5 of the married-couple family households (2.3%) and 57 of the single-parent households (47.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (15.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 57 household (60.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Plains
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)57 (60.6%)
3 or 4 Children5 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (2.3%)57 (47.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Plains

Employment by Class of Employer in Plains

Among the 586 employed individuals in Plains, private company employees (421 | 71.8%), not-for-profit organizations (42 | 7.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (38 | 6.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Plains
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees42171.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)305.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)386.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations427.2%
Local Government Employees223.7%
State Government Employees233.9%
Federal Government Employees61.0%
Unpaid Family Workers40.7%
Total586100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Plains

According to the labor force statistics for Plains, out of the total population over 16 years of age (884), 69.2% or 612 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.8% or 11 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 97.6% or 120 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.0% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Plains
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years17 (23.9%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years120 (97.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years53 (73.6%)5 (9.4%)
30 to 34 Years29 (93.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years171 (80.7%)2 (1.2%)
45 to 54 Years156 (87.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years40 (59.7%)4 (10.0%)
60 to 64 Years14 (46.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (21.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total612 (69.2%)11 (1.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Plains

According to labor force statistics for Plains, 78.5% of individuals (463) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (590) are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 11 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 100 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.0% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Plains
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School153 (83.2%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma54 (59.3%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree156 (72.6%)7 (3.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher100 (100.0%)6 (6.0%)
Total463 (78.5%)14 (2.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Plains

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Plains are Community & Social Service (72 | 12.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (62 | 10.3%), Education Instruction & Library (61 | 10.2%), Management (51 | 8.5%), and Architecture & Engineering (49 | 8.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Plains

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Plains, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Plains
OccupationMaleFemale
Management45 (88.2%)6 (11.8%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 35 (48.6%)37 (51.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library26 (42.6%)35 (57.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2 (9.5%)19 (90.5%)
Health Technologists2 (10.5%)17 (89.5%)
Total (Category)144 (62.6%)86 (37.4%)
Total (Overall)332 (55.2%)269 (44.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Plains are Food Preparation & Serving (57 | 9.5%), Personal Care & Service (19 | 3.2%), Healthcare Support (14 | 2.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (6 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations in Plains

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Plains
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Total (Category)3 (3.1%)93 (96.9%)
Total (Overall)332 (55.2%)269 (44.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Plains are Office & Administration (72 | 12.0%), and Sales & Related (39 | 6.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Plains

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Plains
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related27 (69.2%)12 (30.8%)
Office & Administration21 (29.2%)51 (70.8%)
Total (Category)48 (43.2%)63 (56.8%)
Total (Overall)332 (55.2%)269 (44.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Plains are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (27 | 4.5%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (17 | 2.8%), and Construction & Extraction (15 | 2.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Plains

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Plains
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)332 (55.2%)269 (44.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Plains are Production (50 | 8.3%), Transportation (48 | 8.0%), and Material Moving (7 | 1.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Plains

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Plains
OccupationMaleFemale
Production34 (68.0%)16 (32.0%)
Transportation37 (77.1%)11 (22.9%)
Material Moving7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)78 (74.3%)27 (25.7%)
Total (Overall)332 (55.2%)269 (44.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Plains

Employment Industries in Plains

The major employment industries in Plains include Educational Services (97 | 16.1%), Construction (92 | 15.3%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (70 | 11.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (61 | 10.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (52 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Plains

Employment Industries by Sex in Plains

The Plains industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Construction (97.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Plains
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting48 (68.6%)22 (31.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction90 (97.8%)2 (2.2%)
Manufacturing24 (51.1%)23 (48.9%)
Wholesale Trade12 (92.3%)1 (7.7%)
Retail Trade23 (47.9%)25 (52.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing20 (87.0%)3 (13.0%)
Utilities9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information14 (82.4%)3 (17.6%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services30 (30.9%)67 (69.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance22 (36.1%)39 (63.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)52 (100.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total332 (55.2%)269 (44.8%)

Education in Plains

School Enrollment in Plains

The most common levels of schooling among the 399 students in Plains are high school (117 | 29.3%), middle school (108 | 27.1%), and elementary school (61 | 15.3%).
School Enrollment in Plains
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool307.5%
Kindergarten184.5%
Elementary School6115.3%
Middle School10827.1%
High School11729.3%
College / Undergraduate5914.8%
Graduate / Professional61.5%
Total399100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Plains

Out of a total of 399 students who are enrolled in schools in Plains, 32 (8.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 367 (92.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 11 (73.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 30 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Plains
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old76 (96.2%)3 (3.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds126 (91.3%)12 (8.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4 (26.7%)11 (73.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over4 (40.0%)6 (60.0%)
Total367 (92.0%)32 (8.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Plains

Education (74 | 50.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (44 | 29.7%), business (10 | 6.8%), science & technology (6 | 4.1%), and arts & humanities (4 | 2.7%) are the most common fields of study among 148 individuals in Plains who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Plains
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4429.7%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology21.3%
Social Sciences32.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology64.1%
Business106.8%
Education7450.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History32.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications21.3%
Arts & Humanities42.7%
Total148100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Plains

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Plains

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Plains are males with 2 vehicles (108, accounting for 33.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (51, making up 40.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Plains
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle11 (3.4%)9 (3.4%)
1 Vehicle56 (17.4%)75 (28.3%)
2 Vehicles108 (33.6%)51 (19.3%)
3 Vehicles94 (29.3%)89 (33.6%)
4 Vehicles23 (7.2%)19 (7.2%)
5 or more Vehicles29 (9.0%)22 (8.3%)
Total321 (100.0%)265 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Plains

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Plains are less than 5 minutes (177 commuters, 31.2%), 5 to 9 minutes (96 commuters, 16.9%), and 20 to 24 minutes (96 commuters, 16.9%).
Commute Time in Plains
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes17731.2%
5 to 9 Minutes9616.9%
10 to 14 Minutes152.6%
15 to 19 Minutes498.6%
20 to 24 Minutes9616.9%
25 to 29 Minutes498.6%
30 to 34 Minutes559.7%
35 to 39 Minutes223.9%
40 to 44 Minutes20.4%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes61.1%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Plains

The most common commute times in Plains are 20 to 24 minutes (91 commuters, 28.3%) for males and less than 5 minutes (108 commuters, 43.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Plains
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes69 (21.5%)108 (43.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes31 (9.7%)65 (26.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes12 (3.7%)3 (1.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes49 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes91 (28.3%)5 (2.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes28 (8.7%)21 (8.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes35 (10.9%)20 (8.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)22 (8.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes2 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes4 (1.3%)2 (0.8%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Plains

The most frequent times of departure to work in Plains are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (95, 29.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (72, 29.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Plains
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM21 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM18 (5.6%)44 (17.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM8 (2.5%)2 (0.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM52 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM65 (20.3%)13 (5.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM55 (17.1%)21 (8.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM95 (29.6%)72 (29.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)27 (11.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (1.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (1.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)3 (1.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7 (2.2%)57 (23.2%)
Total321 (100.0%)246 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Plains

Occupancy by Ownership in Plains

Of the total 448 dwellings in Plains, owner-occupied units account for 337 (75.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 111 (24.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Plains
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units33775.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units11124.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units448100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Plains

Occupancy by Household Size in Plains
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household10222.8%
2-Person Household9521.2%
3-Person Household4810.7%
4+ Person Household20345.3%
Total Housing Units448100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Plains

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Plains
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household79 (77.4%)23 (22.6%)
2-Person Household81 (85.3%)14 (14.7%)
3-Person Household31 (64.6%)17 (35.4%)
4+ Person Household146 (71.9%)57 (28.1%)
Total Housing Units337 (75.2%)111 (24.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Plains

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Plains
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School77 (97.5%)2 (2.5%)
High School Diploma52 (46.9%)59 (53.1%)
College/Associate Degree135 (78.0%)38 (22.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher73 (85.9%)12 (14.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Plains

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Plains
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years10924.3%
35 to 44 Years10824.1%
45 to 54 Years9821.9%
55 to 64 Years6113.6%
65 to 74 Years429.4%
75 to 84 Years286.2%
85 Years and Over20.4%
Total448100.0%

Housing Finances in Plains

Median Income by Occupancy in Plains

Median Income by Occupancy in Plains
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied337 (75.2%)$85,223
Renter-Occupied111 (24.8%)$65,697
Average448 (100.0%)$72,222

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Plains

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Plains
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00013 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9997 (2.1%)9 (8.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9999 (2.7%)2 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99914 (4.2%)4 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99929 (8.6%)3 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9996 (1.8%)11 (9.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99954 (16.0%)64 (57.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99994 (27.9%)14 (12.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99948 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more63 (18.7%)4 (3.6%)
Total337 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Plains

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Plains
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49944 (13.1%)7 (6.3%)
$500 to $79977 (22.9%)71 (64.0%)
$800 to $99924 (7.1%)30 (27.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499116 (34.4%)1 (0.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99953 (15.7%)2 (1.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49920 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total337 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Plains

Housing Structures in Plains

Housing Structures in Plains
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached31670.5%
Single Unit, Attached20.4%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments61.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments30.7%
Mobile Home / Other12127.0%
Total448100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Plains

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Plains
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached285 (90.2%)31 (9.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other52 (43.0%)69 (57.0%)
Total337 (75.2%)111 (24.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Plains

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Plains
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)5 (4.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms108 (32.1%)102 (91.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms105 (31.2%)2 (1.8%)
8 or more Rooms124 (36.8%)2 (1.8%)
Total337 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Plains

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Plains
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas294 (87.2%)85 (76.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3 (0.9%)12 (10.8%)
Electricity30 (8.9%)14 (12.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels10 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total337 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Plains

Household Vehicle Usage in Plains
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle9 (2.7%)9 (8.1%)
1 Vehicle63 (18.7%)81 (73.0%)
2 Vehicles110 (32.6%)17 (15.3%)
3 or more Vehicles155 (46.0%)4 (3.6%)
Total337 (100.0%)111 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Plains

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Plains

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units135202
Median Property Value$111,700$151,300
Median Household Income$87,396$29
Monthly Housing Costs$566$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,603$33

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Plains

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Plains
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00011 (8.2%)24 (11.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99949 (36.3%)49 (24.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99964 (47.4%)129 (63.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99911 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total135 (100.0%)202 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Plains

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Plains
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00013 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99916 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99910 (7.4%)14 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9994 (3.0%)19 (9.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9998 (5.9%)2 (1.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99922 (16.3%)46 (22.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99928 (20.7%)72 (35.6%)
$150,000 or more34 (25.2%)20 (9.9%)
Total135 (100.0%)202 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Plains

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Plains
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x91 (67.4%)78,611 (38,916.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x10 (7.4%)117 (57.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)50 (24.7%)
4.0x or more34 (25.2%)2 (1.0%)
Total135 (100.0%)202 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Plains

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Plains
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80023 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49936 (26.7%)13 (6.4%)
$800 to $1,49973 (54.1%)80 (39.6%)
Total135 (100.0%)202 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Plains

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plains

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plains
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years127 (94.1%)8 (5.9%)
6 to 18 Years287 (90.2%)31 (9.8%)
19 to 25 Years85 (62.0%)52 (38.0%)
26 to 34 Years80 (89.9%)9 (10.1%)
35 to 44 Years185 (87.3%)27 (12.7%)
45 to 54 Years173 (97.2%)5 (2.8%)
55 to 64 Years92 (94.9%)5 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,129 (89.2%)137 (10.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Plains

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Plains
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born127 (94.1%)8 (5.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen287 (90.2%)31 (9.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen85 (62.0%)52 (38.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Plains

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Plains
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00065 (98.5%)1 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999116 (93.5%)8 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999217 (64.6%)119 (35.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999303 (97.1%)9 (2.9%)
$100,000 and over428 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plains

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plains
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 647 (34.8%)89 (65.9%)
6 to 18 Years92 (28.9%)224 (70.4%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)85 (62.0%)
25 to 34 Years2 (2.2%)78 (87.6%)
35 to 44 Years19 (9.0%)176 (83.0%)
45 to 54 Years10 (5.6%)166 (93.3%)
55 to 64 Years11 (11.3%)81 (83.5%)
65 to 74 Years47 (82.5%)52 (91.2%)
75 Years and over43 (100.0%)12 (27.9%)
Total271 (21.4%)963 (76.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Plains

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Plains
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years16 (6.4%)33 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years6 (16.7%)2 (9.5%)
75 Years and over2 (8.7%)7 (35.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Plains

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Plains: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (8.7%)4 (20.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Plains: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (3.6%)6 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years2 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Plains: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)20 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years2 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Plains: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (2.8%)16 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years4 (11.1%)2 (9.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (15.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Plains: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)7 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years2 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (15.0%)

Technology Access in Plains

Computing Device Access in Plains

Computing Device Access in Plains
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop32773.0%
Smartphone41191.7%
Tablet28463.4%
No Computing Device296.5%
Total448100.0%

Internet Access in Plains

Internet Access in Plains
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home29365.4%
Cellular Data Only7617.0%
Satellite Internet9220.5%
No Internet4810.7%
Total448100.0%

Plains Summary

Plains, Kansas is a small town located in the southwestern corner of the state. It is situated in the High Plains region of the Great Plains, and is part of the larger High Plains region of the United States. The town is located in the county of Meade, and is the county seat. The population of Plains, Kansas was estimated to be 1,072 in 2019.

Geography

Plains, Kansas is located in the High Plains region of the Great Plains. The town is situated in the southwestern corner of the state, and is part of the larger High Plains region of the United States. The town is located in the county of Meade, and is the county seat. Plains, Kansas is located at an elevation of 3,845 feet above sea level. The town is located in the Central Time Zone, and is in the Mountain Standard Time Zone during the summer months.
The town of Plains, Kansas is located in a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 54 degrees Fahrenheit, with an average high of around 85 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months and an average low of around 25 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter months. The average annual precipitation is around 17 inches, with most of the precipitation occurring in the spring and summer months.

Economy

The economy of Plains, Kansas is largely based on agriculture and ranching. The town is home to several large farms and ranches, which produce a variety of crops and livestock. The town is also home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants. The town is also home to a few manufacturing companies, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and electronics.

Demographics

The population of Plains, Kansas was estimated to be 1,072 in 2019. The town is predominantly white, with around 95% of the population identifying as white. The remaining 5% of the population is made up of African Americans, Native Americans, and other races. The median household income in Plains, Kansas is around $45,000, and the median home value is around $90,000.
The town of Plains, Kansas is served by the Meade County School District, which includes one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The town is also home to a few churches, including the First United Methodist Church, the Plains Baptist Church, and the Plains Presbyterian Church.

Conclusion

Plains, Kansas is a small town located in the southwestern corner of the state. It is situated in the High Plains region of the Great Plains, and is part of the larger High Plains region of the United States. The town is located in the county of Meade, and is the county seat. The population of Plains, Kansas was estimated to be 1,072 in 2019. The economy of Plains, Kansas is largely based on agriculture and ranching, and the town is home to several small businesses. The town is predominantly white, with around 95% of the population identifying as white. The town is served by the Meade County School District, and is home to a few churches.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Plains?
Total Population of Plains is 1,266.
What is the Total Male Population of Plains?
Total Male Population of Plains is 647.
What is the Total Female Population of Plains?
Total Female Population of Plains is 619.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Plains?
There are 104.52 Males per 100 Females in Plains.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Plains?
There are 95.67 Females per 100 Males in Plains.
What is the Median Population Age in Plains?
Median Population Age in Plains is 29.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Plains
Average Family Size in Plains is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Plains
Average Household Size in Plains is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Plains?
Per Capita income in Plains is $33,231.
What is the Median Family Income in Plains?
Median Family Income in Plains is $81,875.
What is the Median Household income in Plains?
Median Household Income in Plains is $72,222.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Plains?
Income or Wage Gap in Plains is 51.6%.
Women in Plains earn 48.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Plains?
Inequality or Gini Index in Plains is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Plains?
There are 612 People in the Labor Forcein in Plains.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Plains?
69.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Plains.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Plains?
Unemployment Rate in Plains is 1.8%.