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The Plains, VA
Town in Fauquier County, Virginia.
Population
164
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
594
ZIP codes
0
The Plains and its ZIP codes
The Plains at a glance
- The Plains is about 2.7 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
Local data for The Plains, VA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fauquier County. PPP loans are for The Plains.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,982
23,920 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$90,597
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$662M
FY 2026, $9,078 per person
Environment and hazard risk
The Plains, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,221
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
138
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in The Plains, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.9%
U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near The Plains
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarshallCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.9 |
| RectortownCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Bull Run Mountain EstatesCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.8 |
| MiddleburgTown | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| HaymarketTown | 8.2 mi | 0.6 |
| New BaltimoreCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 12 |
| GainesvilleCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 10.1 |
| WarrentonTown | 10 mi | 4.4 |
| AldieCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| UppervilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Stone RidgeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Linton HallCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12.7 |
| ParisCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ArcolaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| South RidingCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.8 |
| Bull RunCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is The Plains, VA in?
- The Plains is in Fauquier County, Virginia.
- What is the population of The Plains, VA?
- About 164 people live in The Plains, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near The Plains?
- Nearby places include Marshall (3.9 mi), Rectortown (6.1 mi), Bull Run Mountain Estates (6.9 mi), Middleburg (7.8 mi), Haymarket (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023