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Plains (KS) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Plains, Kansas

StateKansas
Land Area (mi²)1 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,016.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.07% (-11)
Growth Since 2020-21.98% (-286)
Rank in State194th
Rank in Country14786th

The population of Plains, KS in 2022 is estimated to be 1,015. This is a decrease of -1.07% (-11 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Plains by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Plains by Age

Plains Population Pyramid 2022
Plains Median Age
29.2
Total
29.5
Male
29.1
Female
Plains Sex Ratio
51.96%
676
Male
48.04%
625
Female
Plains Age Dependency Ratio
15.1
Old Age Dependency Ratio
57.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Plains Adults
868
Adults
(114 of whom are seniors) in Plains.

Population of Plains by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Plains

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 14.6%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 7.84%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 21.92%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Plains

While the overall poverty rate of Plains is 14.6%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (21.92%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (7.84%).

Poverty Rate of Plains by Employment Status and Sex

27.23%
Female Employed
38.46%
Female Unemployed
2.67%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Plains by Education

2.7%
Less Than 9th Grade
14.88%
High School
10.21%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Plains

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Plains

The most common language spoken in Plains is English, with 47.08% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 46.91% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Plains by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Plains, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Plains by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree669.1%
Bachelors Degree719.79%
Associates Degree9212.69%
Some College14319.72%
High School Graduate16823.17%
9th to 12th Grade567.72%
Less Than 9th Grade12917.79%

Earnings Statistics of Plains by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$44,837

Average Earnings

$61,354

Average Male

$28,750

Average Female