The Plains, VA

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2021 Population

273

62.5% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.7

26.6% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.89%

315% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$88,125

30.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$339,300

3.06% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, The Plains, VA had a population of 273 people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $88,125. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of The Plains, VA grew from 168 to 273, a 62.5% increase and its median household income grew from $67,500 to $88,125, a 30.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in The Plains, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.9%), Other (Hispanic) (25.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (11%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.76%), and White (Hispanic) (3.3%).

None of the households in The Plains, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

85.7% of the residents in The Plains, VA are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in The Plains, VA was $339,300, and the homeownership rate was 28.7%.

Most people in The Plains, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in The Plains, VA was 3 cars per household.

United States Virginia Fauquier County, VA Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission PUMA, VA

Population & Diversity

The Plains, VA is home to a population of 273 people, from which 85.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 16.1% of The Plains, VA residents were born outside of the country (44 people).

In 2021, there were 2.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (150 people) in The Plains, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 70 Other (Hispanic) and 30 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

85.7%

2021 Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 85.7% of The Plains, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in The Plains, VA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in The Plains, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in The Plains, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
150 ± 131
Other (Hispanic)
70 ± 136
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
30 ± 47.8

33.7%

Hispanic Population

92 people

33.7% of the people in The Plains, VA are hispanic (92 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in The Plains, VA as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

16.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

44 people

2.38%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4 people

As of 2021, 16.1% of The Plains, VA residents (44 people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in The Plains, VA was 2.38%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in The Plains, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Korea
3 ± 15
Vietnam
1 ± 19
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 23

The Plains, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Korea, 3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of The Plains, VA employs 136 people. The largest industries in The Plains, VA are Accommodation & Food Services (37 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (22 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (18 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($69,643), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($69,643), and Total ($35,000).

Employment

Occupations

136

2021 Value

± 112

46.2%

1 Year growth

± 84.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in The Plains, VA grew at a rate of 46.2%, from 93 employees to 136 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in The Plains, VA, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (37 people), Management Occupations (25 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (17 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of The Plains, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

136

2021 Value

± 112

46.2%

1 Year growth

± 84.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in The Plains, VA grew at a rate of 46.2%, from 93 employees to 136 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in The Plains, VA, are Accommodation & Food Services (37 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (22 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (18 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of The Plains, VA, though some of these residents may live in The Plains, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$77,688

Median earning men ± $45,192

$9,402

Median earning women ± $65,720

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are .

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($69,464) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($6,923).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in The Plains, VA was $339,300 in 2021, which is 1.39 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $350,000 to $339,300, a 3.06% decrease. The homeownership rate in The Plains, VA is 28.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in The Plains, VA have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in The Plains, VA is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Property

$339,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$51,739

$27

Median Property Taxes

±$39

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In The Plains, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in The Plains, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

28.7%

Homeownership

2021

53.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 28.7% of the housing units in The Plains, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in The Plains, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in The Plains, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$88,125

Median Household Income

± $38,862

Number of Households

± 72

In 2021, the median household income of the 94 households in The Plains, VA grew to $88,125 from the previous year's value of $67,500.

The following chart displays the households in The Plains, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for The Plains, VA is from Virginia.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (86.8%)
Walked (4.41%)
Worked At Home (3.68%)

In 2021, 86.8% of workers in The Plains, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (4.41%) and those who worked at home (3.68%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in The Plains, VA have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.53% of the workforce in The Plains, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in The Plains, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in The Plains, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in The Plains, VA have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.89% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in The Plains, VA (27 out of 273 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 15.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in The Plains, VA is Other, followed by Hispanic and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89% of the population of The Plains, VA has health coverage, with 39.9% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 9.52% on Medicare, 24.5% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Fauquier County, VA see 1978 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.56% increase from the previous year (1910 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1784 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1019 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,978 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fauquier County, VA

Primary care physicians in Fauquier County, VA see an average of 1,978 patients per year. This represents a 3.56% increase from the previous year (1,910 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Fauquier County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.4% under 18 years, 15.8% between 18 and 34 years, 43.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11%

Uninsured

39.9%

Employer Coverage

15%

Medicaid

9.52%

Medicare

24.5%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in The Plains, VA grew by 105% from 5.36% to 11%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in The Plains, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.