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 $74,773 with a poverty rate of 17.22%. The median age in Plains is 44.1 years: 42.1 years for males, and 48.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plains was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,641 | 86.59% |
| Black or African American | 322 | 7.66% |
| Two or more races | 172 | 4.09% |
| Other race | 47 | 1.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,811 | 2.32 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Married | 819 | 2.96 | 86 | 14 |
| Non Family | 716 | 1.24 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Female | 196 | 3.27 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Male | 80 | 3.16 | 91.3 | 8.8 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
75.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 127 | 3.74% |
| Associates Degree | 496 | 14.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 532 | 15.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 203 | 5.97% |
| High School Graduate | 1,290 | 37.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65 | 1.91% |
| Some College | 687 | 20.21% |
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 | 3,008 | 2,816 | 661 |
| Black | 292 | 292 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 101 | 101 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 58 | 34 |
| Other Race | 23 | 23 | 17 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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 | $63,009 | $82,574 | $31,779 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,422 | $102,794 | $91,797 |
| High School Graduate | $30,573 | $45,341 | $23,616 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $18,125 |
| Overall | $35,548 | $41,077 | $30,000 |
| Some College | $28,354 | $26,397 | $30,938 |
$35,548
Average Earnings
$41,077
Average Male
$30,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.04% of Plains residents speak only English, while 5.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,630 | 548 | 15.1% |
| Multiple | 172 | 119 | 69.19% |
| Black | 322 | 57 | 17.7% |
| Hispanic | 159 | 55 | 34.59% |
17.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.34%
Male Poverty Rate
15.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plains is Multiple, with 69.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plains is White, with 15.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.13% |
| Some College | 26.63% |
| High School | 11.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 82.52% |
| Female Employed | 12.34% |
| Male Employed | 8.51% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,829 | $91,327 |
| Households | $64,049 | $74,773 |
| Married Families | $86,853 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,303 | $44,559 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
213
Number of Veterans
167
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 77 |
| Second Gulf War | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 103 |
| 75+ | 60 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 163 | 5.09% |
| Black | 50 | 17.12% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 34.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
81.64%
Born in Plains
97.03%
Native Born
2.97%
Foreign Born
0.12%
Non Citizen
2.85%
Naturalized
97.03% of Plains residents were born in the United States, with 81.64% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.12% 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% |