Plains is a CDP located in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. Plains has a 2024 population of 4,183. Plains is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually but its population has increased by 5.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,958 in 2020.
The average household income in Plains is $81,181 with a poverty rate of 19.36%. The median age in Plains is 43.4 years: 41.5 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plains was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,676 | 84.14% |
| Two or more races | 309 | 7.07% |
| Black or African American | 199 | 4.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 108 | 2.47% |
| Other race | 71 | 1.63% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,793 | 2.44 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Married | 814 | 3.05 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Non Family | 689 | 1.31 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Female | 218 | 3.51 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Male | 72 | 3.04 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
71.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 159 | 4.65% |
| Associates Degree | 551 | 16.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 668 | 19.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 246 | 7.19% |
| High School Graduate | 1,101 | 32.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54 | 1.58% |
| Some College | 642 | 18.77% |
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 | 3,052 | 2,866 | 817 |
| Hispanic | 179 | 152 | 41 |
| Black | 176 | 176 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 86 | 25 |
| Other Race | 55 | 28 | 16 |
| Islander | 40 | 40 | 40 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,536 | $84,219 | $33,039 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,605 | $105,455 | $93,372 |
| High School Graduate | $32,188 | $42,375 | $23,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $88,413 | $18,250 |
| Overall | $38,886 | $47,391 | $33,491 |
| Some College | $31,406 | $28,070 | $39,261 |
$38,886
Average Earnings
$47,391
Average Male
$33,491
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.18% of Plains residents speak only English, while 6.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,664 | 603 | 16.46% |
| Multiple | 309 | 147 | 47.57% |
| Hispanic | 320 | 97 | 30.31% |
| Black | 199 | 59 | 29.65% |
| Other | 71 | 37 | 52.11% |
19.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.96%
Male Poverty Rate
18.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plains is Other, with 52.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plains is White, with 16.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.78% |
| Some College | 28.67% |
| High School | 12.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 72.17% |
| Female Employed | 14.88% |
| Male Employed | 9.46% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,708 | $94,766 |
| Households | $65,417 | $81,181 |
| Married Families | $89,674 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,851 | $54,354 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
280
Number of Veterans
224
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 135 |
| Second Gulf War | 76 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 105 |
| 35 to 54 | 90 |
| 75+ | 64 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 230 | 7.2% |
| Black | 50 | 28.41% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 23.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
78%
Born in Plains
96.61%
Native Born
3.39%
Foreign Born
0.46%
Non Citizen
2.93%
Naturalized
96.61% of Plains residents were born in the United States, with 78% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.46% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,183 | -11 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 4,194 | -11 | -0.26% |
| 2022 | 4,205 | -267 | -5.97% |
| 2021 | 4,472 | 514 | 12.99% |
| 2020 | 3,958 | 92 | 2.38% |
| 2019 | 3,866 | -131 | -3.28% |
| 2018 | 3,997 | 168 | 4.39% |
| 2017 | 3,829 | 214 | 5.92% |
| 2016 | 3,615 | -285 | -7.31% |
| 2015 | 3,900 | -120 | -2.99% |
| 2014 | 4,020 | 231 | 6.1% |
| 2013 | 3,789 | -232 | -5.77% |
| 2012 | 4,021 | -147 | -3.53% |
| 2011 | 4,168 | -167 | -3.85% |
| 2010 | 4,335 | 0 | 0% |