Economy & Jobs — Plains, Pennsylvania
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $74,150 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$74,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,793 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,272 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.9% |
| Manufacturing | 12.9% |
| Retail | 11.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 293 |
| Physician Offices | 237 |
| Fast Food | 228 |
| Law Offices | 130 |
| Gas Stations | 115 |
| Child Day Care | 111 |
| Auto Repair | 109 |
| Beauty Salons | 102 |
| Dental Offices | 97 |
| Insurance Agencies | 96 |
| Commercial Banks | 93 |
| Liquor Stores | 77 |
| Grocery Stores | 75 |
| Bars | 70 |
| Coffee Shops | 70 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
