The Plains is a CDP located in Athens County Ohio. The Plains has a 2024 population of 2,665. The Plains is currently declining at a rate of -1.08% annually and its population has decreased by -5.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,813 in 2020.
The average household income in The Plains is $60,268 with a poverty rate of 20.62%. The median age in The Plains is 59.1 years: 54.5 years for males, and 63.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of The Plains was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,485 | 91.23% |
| Two or more races | 219 | 8.04% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,554 | 1.69 | 53 | 47 |
| Non Family | 906 | 1.11 | 51 | 49 |
| Married | 462 | 2.37 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Female | 171 | 2.81 | 29.8 | 70.2 |
| Male | 15 | 3.2 | 0 | 100 |
2.44
Average Family Size
1.69
Average Household Size
53.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 120 | 5.18% |
| Associates Degree | 176 | 7.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 353 | 15.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 403 | 17.39% |
| High School Graduate | 700 | 30.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 108 | 4.66% |
| Some College | 458 | 19.76% |
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 | 2,170 | 1,951 | 729 |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 119 | 14 |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 17 | 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 black people with a rate of 65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,571 | $76,528 | $38,722 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,377 | $68,603 | $100,743 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,105 | $42,692 | $54,971 |
| Some College | $37,894 | $38,250 | $36,917 |
$53,105
Average Earnings
$42,692
Average Male
$54,971
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.26% of The Plains residents speak only English, while 2.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,416 | 461 | 19.08% |
| Multiple | 219 | 85 | 38.81% |
20.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.71%
Male Poverty Rate
20.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in The Plains is Multiple, with 38.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in The Plains is White, with 19.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.94% |
| Some College | 23.35% |
| High School | 8.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 18.74% |
| Male Employed | 12.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,419 | $70,108 |
| Households | $52,794 | $60,268 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,877 | $51,616 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.6%
Male Marriage Rate
34.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 15-19, 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
221
Number of Veterans
204
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 151 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 139 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 221 | 9.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.3%
Labor Force Participation
41%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
66.56%
Born in The Plains
98.49%
Native Born
1.51%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.51%
Naturalized
98.49% of The Plains residents were born in the United States, with 66.56% having been born in Ohio. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,665 | -29 | -1.08% |
| 2023 | 2,694 | -30 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 2,724 | 80 | 3.03% |
| 2021 | 2,644 | -169 | -6.01% |
| 2020 | 2,813 | -133 | -4.51% |
| 2019 | 2,946 | -55 | -1.83% |
| 2018 | 3,001 | 18 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 2,983 | 65 | 2.23% |
| 2016 | 2,918 | -312 | -9.66% |
| 2015 | 3,230 | 200 | 6.6% |
| 2014 | 3,030 | 48 | 1.61% |
| 2013 | 2,982 | -154 | -4.91% |
| 2012 | 3,136 | -14 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 3,150 | 70 | 2.27% |
| 2010 | 3,080 | 0 | 0% |