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Plains, GA


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Plains, Georgia

Plains, Georgia, in Sumter county, is 34 miles NW of Albany, Georgia (center to center) and 118 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 637.

The People and Families of Plains

In Plains, about 33% of adults are married. Looking at Plains, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Plains if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Plains had a median family income of $29,375.

Crime and Safety

Plains is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Plains Housing

Owners occupy 67% of the housing units in Plains. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Plains, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Plains strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPlains Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Plains Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 9%Plains Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Plains Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Plains, GA

Comparing Plains to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Racial Diversity108
Age of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old85
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men13
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home12
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes76
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime910
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