Population 6,951 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Plain City
Household size in Plain City
| Period | Plain City | Ogden area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.44 | 3.15 | 3.21 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.26 | 3.20 | 3.28 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.41 | 3.22 | 3.25 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.32 | 3.12 | 3.11 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.02 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Plain City is a place of big households: 3.32 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.44, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Plain City
| Period | Plain City | Ogden area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.5 | 30.6 | 29.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.8 | 31.5 | 30.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.0 | 32.5 | 32.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.6 | 33.6 | 33.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.1 | +3.0 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Plain City is 37.6 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Even so, the population here is older than in the Ogden area overall, where the median age is 33.6. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.5, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Plain City
| Period | Plain City | Ogden area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 9.7% | 9.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 9.9% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Plain City: 4.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Plain City has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Utah cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Plain City
Renters in Plain City
| Period | Plain City | Ogden area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 24.1% | 28.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 1.7% | 25.1% | 30.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 24.4% | 29.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 23.9% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 6.1% of households in Plain City rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 33.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 93 Utah cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Plain City
| Period | Plain City | Ogden area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 6.5% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 5.9% | 8.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 6.2% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 5.9% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Plain City: just 5.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. The picture is much the same across the Ogden area. Vacancy has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Plain City
| Period | Plain City | Ogden area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1984 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1988 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Plain City is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2002, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Plain City
| Period | Plain City | Ogden area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $600 | $907 | $971 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $817 | $1,033 | $1,064 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $814 | $1,212 | $1,222 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,224 | $1,692 | $1,701 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$624 | +$785 | +$729 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Plain City costs $1,224 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $624 a month from 2006–10, a 104% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 22.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Plain City
Bachelor's degrees in Plain City
| Period | Plain City | Ogden area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 28.8% | 29.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 30.0% | 31.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 32.3% | 34.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.5% | 35.0% | 38.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +6.2 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Plain City than nationally: 31.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Plain City
| Period | Plain City | Ogden area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.3% | 92.8% | 91.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.7% | 92.9% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 93.7% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 94.4% | 93.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Plain City: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Compared with other Utah cities, Plain City has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Plain City
| Period | Plain City | Ogden area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 5.6% | 5.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.7% | 5.8% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 3.1% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.1% | 2.8% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Plain City has been strong: just 1.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only two of the 93 Utah cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.3 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Plain City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plain City | 3.32 | 37.6 | 4.7% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 2002 | $1,224 | 31.5% | 96.5% | 1.1% |
| Farr West | 3.35 | 36.2 | 4.2% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 2004 | $1,859 | 30.4% | 95.5% | 2.1% |
| Marriott-Slaterville | 2.76 | 41.6 | 7.2% | 17.6% | 3.2% | 1991 | $1,092 | 22.7% | 92.7% | 2.0% |
| Hermitage | 2.88 | 47.7 | 5.7% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 1982 | $1,315 | 21.8% | 93.8% | 0.7% |
| Warren | 2.91 | 50.0 | 2.7% | 9.5% | 4.5% | 1980 | $1,125 | 21.3% | 95.4% | 0.0% |
| Pleasant View | 3.45 | 36.6 | 8.2% | 14.5% | 5.6% | 1999 | $2,152 | 35.7% | 93.9% | 4.3% |
| Harrisville | 2.99 | 32.0 | 16.3% | 19.6% | 4.0% | 2000 | $1,548 | 20.5% | 92.9% | 1.0% |
| Taylor | 3.08 | 37.1 | 9.7% | 8.0% | 2.4% | 2005 | $1,458 | 27.7% | 96.6% | 1.8% |
| North Ogden | 3.14 | 34.9 | 10.5% | 15.2% | 4.0% | 1991 | $1,794 | 38.6% | 97.0% | 2.4% |
| Willard | 3.10 | 38.6 | 6.5% | 15.1% | 2.8% | 1989 | $1,336 | 34.7% | 91.3% | 1.1% |
| West Haven | 3.07 | 30.6 | 15.3% | 29.2% | 6.0% | 2009 | $1,705 | 29.4% | 96.3% | 1.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Plain City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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