Economy & Jobs — Plains, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $71,136 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$86,000 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,533 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
| In Labor Force | 628 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 26.3% |
| Construction | 15.3% |
| Agriculture | 14.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Gas Stations | 4 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.