Plains, Kansas
| People | Plains | Kansas Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,071 | 3,858 | 10,346 |
| Median Age | 31 yrs | 43 yrs | 42 yrs |
| Non-white Population | 22.0% | 6.2% | 13.4% |
| Total Households | 393 | 1,495 | 3,838 |
| Work | Plains | Kansas Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Labor Force | 550 | 2,017 | 5,309 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Per Capita Income | $24,667 | $26,889 | $28,477 |
| Median Household Income | $60,347 | $51,572 | $55,631 |
| Education | Plains | Kansas Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No High School Diploma | 26.7% | 9.2% | 12.0% |
| High School Diploma | 46.2% | 59.7% | 56.1% |
| College Degree | 27.2% | 31.0% | 31.9% |
| Housing | Plains | Kansas Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Property Value | $97,800 | $92,690 | $160,455 |
| Housing Units | 450 | 1,669 | 4,323 |
| Housing Units per Acre | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Vacancy Rate | 12.6% | 18.1% | 16.8% |
| Median Rent | $754/month | $574/month | $766/month |
| Rent Burden* | 42.4% | 26.6% | 33.5% |
| People per Room | 0.37 | 0.34 | 0.39 |
| Transportation | Plains | Kansas Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Transit Use** | 0.0% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 21 min | 25 min |
| Security | Plains | Kansas Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| No Health Insurance | 11.1% | 10.3% | 11.1% |
| Public Assistance*** | 3.2% | 5.5% | 7.8% |
| Food Stamps | 10.7% | 7.7% | 12.2% |
| Industry | Plains | Kansas Avg | U.S. Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and Mining | 28.3% | 12.4% | 6.1% |
| Construction | 14.4% | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10.3% | 11.8% | 13.0% |
| Wholesale | 3.3% | 3.2% | 2.6% |
| Retail | 5.4% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| Transportation | 7.6% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Information | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Finance | 3.6% | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| Professional | 3.3% | 4.9% | 7.4% |
| Education and Health | 16.4% | 24.2% | 22.9% |
| Recreation and Food | 1.0% | 5.1% | 7.7% |
| Public Administration | 2.9% | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
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