Plains township is located in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. Plains township has a 2024 population of 9,888. Plains township is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,801 in 2020.
The average household income in Plains township is $79,040 with a poverty rate of 14.8%. The median age in Plains township is 45.3 years: 42.4 years for males, and 50.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plains township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,354 | 84.83% |
| Two or more races | 564 | 5.73% |
| Black or African American | 526 | 5.34% |
| Other race | 302 | 3.07% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.04% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,557 | 2.06 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Non Family | 2,282 | 1.25 | 62 | 38 |
| Married | 1,673 | 2.87 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Female | 437 | 3.04 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Male | 165 | 2.53 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 461 | 5.78% |
| Associates Degree | 1,123 | 14.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,438 | 18.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 756 | 9.48% |
| High School Graduate | 2,680 | 33.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 172 | 2.16% |
| Some College | 1,347 | 16.89% |
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 | 7,081 | 6,485 | 1,896 |
| Black | 388 | 367 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 270 | 254 | 86 |
| 2+ Races | 238 | 238 | 149 |
| Other Race | 182 | 167 | 68 |
| Asian | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,679 | $79,601 | $56,743 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,702 | $100,326 | $84,345 |
| High School Graduate | $30,716 | $35,932 | $22,545 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,625 | $28,241 | $35,743 |
| Overall | $40,479 | $45,547 | $37,844 |
| Some College | $36,928 | $37,171 | $36,650 |
$40,479
Average Earnings
$45,547
Average Male
$37,844
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.4% of Plains township residents speak only English, while 9.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,876 | 848 | 10.77% |
| Multiple | 564 | 225 | 39.89% |
| Black | 503 | 196 | 38.97% |
| Hispanic | 528 | 178 | 33.71% |
| Other | 302 | 123 | 40.73% |
14.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.17%
Male Poverty Rate
13.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plains township is Other, with 40.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plains township is White, with 10.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.54% |
| High School | 12.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.32% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.2% |
| Female Employed | 6.83% |
| Male Employed | 5.07% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,845 | $101,966 |
| Households | $66,655 | $79,040 |
| Married Families | $100,496 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,516 | $54,649 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.4%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
553
Number of Veterans
496
Male Veterans
57
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 204 |
| Second Gulf War | 142 |
| First Gulf War | 102 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 207 |
| 65 to 74 | 131 |
| 55 to 64 | 118 |
| 75+ | 97 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 453 | 5.96% |
| Black | 92 | 23.17% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 13.07% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 2.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
76.74%
Born in Plains township
95.25%
Native Born
4.75%
Foreign Born
2.66%
Non Citizen
2.09%
Naturalized
95.25% of Plains township residents were born in the United States, with 76.74% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,913 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 9,908 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 9,903 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2026 | 9,898 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 9,893 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 9,888 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 9,883 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2022 | 9,878 | -19 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 9,897 | 96 | 0.98% |
| 2020 | 9,801 | 114 | 1.18% |
| 2019 | 9,687 | -41 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 9,728 | -25 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 9,753 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 9,750 | -47 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 9,797 | -47 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 9,844 | -32 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 9,876 | -65 | -0.65% |
| 2012 | 9,941 | -15 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 9,956 | 11 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 9,945 | 0 | 0% |