Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Plain City, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,829

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.8%3,630

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%87

Two or More

2.3%87

Asian

0.7%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%77

High School Diploma

22.4%573

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%170

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%294

Associate's Degree

10.9%280

Bachelor's Degree

28.6%733

Master's Degree

12.3%314

Professional Degree

2.7%68

HS or Higher

97.9%

BA or Higher

43.5%

Graduate+

14.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$368,500

Median Renti

$985

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82%1,268

Renter-Occupied

18%279

Total Units

1,612

Homeownership

82%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%31

$50K–$100K

1.1%14

$100K–$150K

3.2%41

$150K–$200K

4.7%60

$200K–$300K

17%216

$300K–$500K

60.9%772

$500K–$1M

10.6%134

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

120

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

8%129

2010–2019

9.9%159

2000–2009

22.4%361

1990–1999

18.6%300

1980–1989

2.5%40

1970–1979

0.8%13

1960–1969

3.3%54

1950–1959

7.5%121

1940–1949

4%64

1939 or earlier

23%371

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.7%1,418

Electricity

7%109

Solar

0.8%12

Other

0.5%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$117,972

Mean Household Incomei

$118,280

Per Capita Incomei

$49,012

Poverty Ratei

3.5%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

2,159

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%17

$10K–$15K

0.6%10

$15K–$20K

2.8%44

$25K–$30K

1.4%21

$30K–$35K

3.7%58

$35K–$40K

1.2%18

$40K–$45K

4.3%67

$45K–$50K

3.9%61

$50K–$60K

2.8%44

$60K–$75K

3.2%50

$75K–$100K

16.5%256

$100K–$125K

11.8%183

$125K–$150K

17%263

$150K–$200K

17.9%277

$200K+

11.5%178

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,100

Avg. Commutei

23.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,100

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

294(10.4% of civilian adults)