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Plain, WI


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Plain, Wisconsin

Plain, Wisconsin, in Sauk county, is 35 miles NW of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 109 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 792.

The People and Families of Plain

In Plain, about 67% of adults are married. Plain is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the village is full of young ones.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Plain had a median family income of $51,094. Plain isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Plain residents, with $200. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Plain Housing

In Plain, 73% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Plain, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyPlain Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Plain Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Plain People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Plain, WI

Comparing Plain to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Women85
Age of the Population77
Racial Diversity34
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better98
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work74
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Rents45
Housing Recently Built43
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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