Plains, PA is a small town located in Luzerne County with a population of 4,472. Plains has a population density of 2,982 people per square mile which is much lower than the US Population Density of 93 People per Square Mile. In Plains, you can find a variety of local businesses such as the Linden Street Deli & Grill, Smith Family Farm Market and the Jimmy ‘s Pizza & Italian Restaurant. Year-round outdoor activities that locals enjoy include hiking on trails at Frances Slocum State Park and visiting the nearby Ricketts Glen State Park or Lake Wallenpaupack for fishing or kayaking. Other organizations in Plains include The Plains Historical Society and The Plainer Business Association. There are also several local sporting events available to attend including softball games at Jenkins Township Field and soccer games at Plains Little League Field.
The population in Plains is 4,472. There are 3,497 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Plains is 45.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Plains is 2.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Plains
- 46.3% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 16.6% are married with children
- 13.7% have children, but are single
Race in Plains
- 94.5% are White
- 2.1% are Black
- 1.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 1.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander