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Plains, GA
City in Sumter County, Georgia.
Population
750
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
921
ZIP codes
0
Plains and its ZIP codes
Plains at a glance
- Plains is about 4.9 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $38,294 a year, 50% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $254,900 (16% below Georgia) and median rent is $750 a month.
Local data for Plains, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Plains, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,294
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$254,900
Median rent
$750/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (48), Mexican Americans (26), Puerto Ricans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sumter County. PPP loans are for Plains.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,826
9,680 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,109
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$204M
FY 2026, $6,885 per person
How people get to work
Plains, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone34.1%
- Carpooled59.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Plains, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
263
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
89
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 36°F
50.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Plains, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
20.4%
U.S. 12.1% +8.3 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities near Plains
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Webster CountyUnified Government | 8.9 mi | 209.7 |
| AmericusCity | 10 mi | 11.3 |
| ParrottTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| SmithvilleCity | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| BronwoodTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| EllavilleCity | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| RichlandCity | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| DawsonCity | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| AndersonvilleCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| LeslieCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| De SotoCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Buena VistaCity | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| SasserTown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| ShellmanCity | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| LumpkinCity | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| TazewellCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plains, GA in?
- Plains is in Sumter County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Plains, GA?
- About 750 people live in Plains, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plains?
- Nearby places include Webster County (8.9 mi), Americus (10 mi), Parrott (12 mi), Smithville (12 mi), Bronwood (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023