Plain township is located in Kosciusko County Indiana. Plain township has a 2024 population of 8,870. Plain township is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually but its population has increased by 0.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,845 in 2020.
The average household income in Plain township is $96,520 with a poverty rate of 11.98%. The median age in Plain township is 35.1 years: 35.9 years for males, and 34.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plain township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,356 | 83.02% |
| Two or more races | 885 | 9.99% |
| Asian | 345 | 3.89% |
| Other race | 238 | 2.69% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,267 | 2.7 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Married | 1,702 | 3.28 | 84 | 16 |
| Non Family | 1,038 | 1.36 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Female | 387 | 3.66 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Male | 140 | 2.91 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
69.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 346 | 6.29% |
| Associates Degree | 319 | 5.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,091 | 19.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 593 | 10.78% |
| High School Graduate | 1,857 | 33.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 316 | 5.74% |
| Some College | 980 | 17.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,418 | 4,101 | 1,269 |
| Hispanic | 764 | 430 | 158 |
| 2+ Races | 409 | 276 | 106 |
| Asian | 253 | 251 | 236 |
| Other Race | 178 | 128 | 5 |
| Black | 37 | 37 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 93.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,958 | $65,781 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,232 | $100,833 | $86,932 |
| High School Graduate | $40,748 | $52,583 | $31,828 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,378 | $0 | $15,391 |
| Overall | $48,699 | $64,152 | $35,137 |
| Some College | $49,543 | $72,705 | $37,188 |
$48,699
Average Earnings
$64,152
Average Male
$35,137
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.73% of Plain township residents speak only English, while 17.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,848 | 777 | 11.35% |
| Hispanic | 1,495 | 270 | 18.06% |
| Multiple | 885 | 225 | 25.42% |
| Other | 238 | 22 | 9.24% |
11.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.55%
Male Poverty Rate
13.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plain township is Multiple, with 25.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plain township is Other, with 9.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.74% |
| High School | 8.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.94% |
| Some College | 5.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.57% |
| Female Unemployed | 35.48% |
| Female Employed | 11.59% |
| Male Employed | 3.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,521 | $112,392 |
| Households | $74,926 | $96,520 |
| Married Families | $103,846 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,758 | $55,905 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
302
Number of Veterans
276
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 121 |
| Korea | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 157 |
| 65 to 74 | 63 |
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 280 | 5.21% |
| Black | 16 | 43.24% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 1.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
64%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.1%
Born in Plain township
87.55%
Native Born
12.45%
Foreign Born
10.82%
Non Citizen
1.63%
Naturalized
87.55% of Plain township residents were born in the United States, with 70.1% having been born in Indiana. 10.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,790 | -16 | -0.18% |
| 2028 | 8,806 | -16 | -0.18% |
| 2027 | 8,822 | -16 | -0.18% |
| 2026 | 8,838 | -16 | -0.18% |
| 2025 | 8,854 | -16 | -0.18% |
| 2024 | 8,870 | -16 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 8,886 | -16 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 8,902 | 39 | 0.44% |
| 2021 | 8,863 | 18 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 8,845 | 967 | 12.27% |
| 2019 | 7,878 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 7,879 | 30 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 7,849 | 31 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 7,818 | 13 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 7,805 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 7,800 | 41 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 7,759 | 21 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 7,738 | 22 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 7,716 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 7,719 | 0 | 0% |