The Plains is a town located in Fauquier County Virginia. The Plains has a 2024 population of 253. The Plains is currently growing at a rate of 0.4% annually and its population has increased by 2.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 247 in 2020.
The average household income in The Plains is $110,021 with a poverty rate of 8.77%. The median age in The Plains is 54.2 years: 57.1 years for males, and 54.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of The Plains was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 81.58% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 9.65% |
| Other race | 8 | 7.02% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.75% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 53 | 2.15 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Non Family | 27 | 1.37 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 15 | 3.2 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Male | 8 | 2.88 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 3 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
50.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 7.29% |
| Associates Degree | 9 | 9.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 33 | 34.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 17.71% |
| High School Graduate | 17 | 17.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 3.13% |
| Some College | 10 | 10.42% |
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 | 85 | 78 | 46 |
| Other Race | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian 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 | $77,500 | $0 | $72,188 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $58,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,667 | $53,125 | $61,563 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$56,667
Average Earnings
$53,125
Average Male
$61,563
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.5% of The Plains residents speak only English, while 12.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 7 | 7.53% |
| Other | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 3 | 30% |
8.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.28%
Male Poverty Rate
15.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in The Plains is Other, with 37.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in The Plains is White, with 7.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30% |
| Some College | 15.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,750 | $117,285 |
| Households | $94,375 | $110,021 |
| Married Families | $119,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $103,030 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 3 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 8.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.3%
Labor Force Participation
71.4%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
62.28%
Born in The Plains
87.72%
Native Born
12.28%
Foreign Born
10.53%
Non Citizen
1.75%
Naturalized
87.72% of The Plains residents were born in the United States, with 62.28% having been born in Virginia. 10.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 262 | 2 | 0.77% |
| 2028 | 260 | 2 | 0.78% |
| 2027 | 258 | 1 | 0.39% |
| 2026 | 257 | 2 | 0.78% |
| 2025 | 255 | 2 | 0.79% |
| 2024 | 253 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 252 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 251 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 251 | 4 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 247 | 11 | 4.66% |
| 2019 | 236 | 1 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 235 | 6 | 2.62% |
| 2017 | 229 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 229 | 2 | 0.88% |
| 2015 | 227 | 1 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 226 | 1 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 225 | 4 | 1.81% |
| 2012 | 221 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 221 | 2 | 0.91% |
| 2010 | 219 | 0 | 0% |