Economy & Jobs — Plains, Kansas

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$71,136
Estimated 2026~$86,000
Per Capita Income$27,533
Poverty Rate18.5%
Unemployment Rate2.8%
In Labor Force628

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare26.3%
Construction15.3%
Agriculture14.1%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Gas Stations4
Commercial Banks4
Full Service Restaurants3
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.