The Plains Town, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 266 people, 110 households, and 71 families residing in the town. The population density was 1035.1 people per square mile (399.65/kmē), giving it the 173rd most densely populated town among the Virginia. There were 118 housing units at an average density of 453.8 per square mile (175.21/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.42 persons, and the average family size was 3.01 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 32% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 15% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 109.4 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 116.5 females. The median age of the town's population was 41.8 years, the median age of male residents at 42.1 and the median age of female residents at 41.4. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 89.85% White, 10.15% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $43750, it is the 108th wealthiest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $45313, it is the 153rd highest town by median family income in the U.S. state of Virginia. The per capita income for the town was $27909, it is 55th wealthiest town by per capita income in Virginia. The median income is $25536, The median income for males was $36094, compared to $10750 for females.
In 2000, 75 pupils and students, of which 37.33% are male and 62.67% are female, 28.2% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 18.67% nursery or pri school, 5.33% kindergarten, 28% elementary school, 26.67% high school and 21.33% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 266 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 266 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 267 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 271 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 275 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 278 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 281 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 284 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 286 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 284 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 286 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 14 | 14 | |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Elementary school | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| High school | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| College or graduate school | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plains town, Virginia | $43750 | $45313 | $27909 |
| Fauquier County, Virginia | $61999 | $69507 | $28757 |
| Virginia, United States | $46677 | $54169 | $23975 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |