Plains is a town located in Sanders County Montana. Plains has a 2024 population of 1,259. Plains is currently growing at a rate of 3.03% annually and its population has increased by 13.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,111 in 2020.
The average household income in Plains is $47,904 with a poverty rate of 19.97%. The median age in Plains is 43.8 years: 43.8 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plains was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,053 | 89.16% |
| Two or more races | 84 | 7.11% |
| Native American | 40 | 3.39% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 620 | 1.82 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Non Family | 415 | 1.17 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Married | 155 | 2.85 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Female | 50 | 4.1 | 28 | 72 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.83
Average Family Size
1.82
Average Household Size
51.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 66 | 7.8% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 2.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 83 | 9.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 55 | 6.5% |
| High School Graduate | 494 | 58.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 3.43% |
| Some College | 96 | 11.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 806 | 728 | 138 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 17 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 94.12%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $115,875 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,591 | $0 | $25,909 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $21,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,509 | $0 | $24,196 |
| Some College | $11,875 | $0 | $11,645 |
$24,509
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$24,196
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.97% of Plains residents speak only English, while 3.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,030 | 211 | 20.49% |
| Native | 31 | 15 | 48.39% |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 100% |
19.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.82%
Male Poverty Rate
26.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plains is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plains is White, with 20.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 42.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.33% |
| High School | 18.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 31.7% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,639 | $87,715 |
| Households | $25,313 | $47,904 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,073 | $27,215 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.9%
Male Marriage Rate
32.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
99
Number of Veterans
99
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 76 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 10.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.74%
Born in Plains
98.65%
Native Born
1.35%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
1.02%
Naturalized
98.65% of Plains residents were born in the United States, with 46.74% having been born in Montana. 0.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,444 | 37 | 2.63% |
| 2028 | 1,407 | 37 | 2.7% |
| 2027 | 1,370 | 37 | 2.78% |
| 2026 | 1,333 | 37 | 2.85% |
| 2025 | 1,296 | 37 | 2.94% |
| 2024 | 1,259 | 37 | 3.03% |
| 2023 | 1,222 | 28 | 2.35% |
| 2022 | 1,194 | 39 | 3.38% |
| 2021 | 1,155 | 44 | 3.96% |
| 2020 | 1,111 | -9 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 1,120 | 18 | 1.63% |
| 2018 | 1,102 | 4 | 0.36% |
| 2017 | 1,098 | 21 | 1.95% |
| 2016 | 1,077 | 15 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 1,062 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 1,064 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,064 | -6 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 1,070 | 8 | 0.75% |
| 2011 | 1,062 | 12 | 1.14% |
| 2010 | 1,050 | 0 | 0% |