Plains is a city located in Meade County Kansas. Plains has a 2024 population of 1,009. Plains is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -2.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,040 in 2020.
The average household income in Plains is $94,205 with a poverty rate of 12.09%. The median age in Plains is 29.6 years: 31.5 years for males, and 29.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plains was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 742 | 58.61% |
| Other race | 349 | 27.57% |
| Two or more races | 142 | 11.22% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 2.53% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 448 | 2.83 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Married | 219 | 4.04 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Non Family | 108 | 1.03 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Female | 96 | 2.32 | 29.2 | 70.8 |
| Male | 25 | 1.88 | 92 | 8 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
75.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 11.59% |
| Associates Degree | 96 | 13.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 63 | 9.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 76 | 11.01% |
| High School Graduate | 122 | 17.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 109 | 15.8% |
| Some College | 144 | 20.87% |
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 | 351 | 339 | 114 |
| Hispanic | 310 | 133 | 17 |
| Other Race | 200 | 48 | 0 |
| Black | 24 | 24 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,063 | $85,375 | $38,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,500 | $80,368 | $64,688 |
| High School Graduate | $63,750 | $76,389 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,354 | $50,363 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,147 | $67,344 | $48,438 |
| Some College | $55,956 | $67,778 | $40,625 |
$55,147
Average Earnings
$67,344
Average Male
$48,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
49.38% of Plains residents speak only English, while 50.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 44.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 684 | 109 | 15.94% |
| Multiple | 142 | 78 | 54.93% |
| White | 526 | 44 | 8.37% |
| Other | 349 | 29 | 8.31% |
12.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.5%
Male Poverty Rate
15.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plains is Multiple, with 54.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plains is Other, with 8.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.92% |
| High School | 7.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 45.45% |
| Female Employed | 20.07% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,875 | $100,026 |
| Households | $72,222 | $94,205 |
| Married Families | $98,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,250 | $43,755 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.6%
Male Marriage Rate
52.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
26
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 5.26% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 3.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.2%
Labor Force Participation
68%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
54.19%
Born in Plains
75.51%
Native Born
24.49%
Foreign Born
17.46%
Non Citizen
7.03%
Naturalized
75.51% of Plains residents were born in the United States, with 54.19% having been born in Kansas. 17.46% 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 | 971 | -7 | -0.72% |
| 2028 | 978 | -8 | -0.81% |
| 2027 | 986 | -8 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 994 | -7 | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 1,001 | -8 | -0.79% |
| 2024 | 1,009 | -8 | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 1,017 | 5 | 0.49% |
| 2022 | 1,012 | -17 | -1.65% |
| 2021 | 1,029 | -11 | -1.06% |
| 2020 | 1,040 | 22 | 2.16% |
| 2019 | 1,018 | -15 | -1.45% |
| 2018 | 1,033 | -33 | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 1,066 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2016 | 1,065 | -19 | -1.75% |
| 2015 | 1,084 | -12 | -1.09% |
| 2014 | 1,096 | 19 | 1.76% |
| 2013 | 1,077 | -24 | -2.18% |
| 2012 | 1,101 | -34 | -3% |
| 2011 | 1,135 | -16 | -1.39% |
| 2010 | 1,151 | 0 | 0% |