Plains, Pennsylvania
Plains: township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
About
Plains is a township located in the county of Luzerne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,961 and a population density of 757 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,657 inhabitants.
The township was created 264 years ago in 1761.
Quick Facts about Plains
| Population | 9,657 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Area | 13.16 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.2754,-75.8502 |
| Establishment | January 01, 1762 (264 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:01:43 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 734 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.15% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Plains is located at 41°16'31"N 75°51'1"W (41.2753600, -75.8502000).
Plains map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Plains decreased by 3.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,961 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,899 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,887 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,832 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,798 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,754 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,713 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,708 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,697 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,663 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,657 | -0.06% | estimation process |
People born in Plains (6)
People born in Plains, including football player Bruce Kozerski, United States federal judge Max Rosenn, politician William Henry Hill, .
More notable people
- Sylvester D. Rhodes (Recipient of the Medal of Honor) he was born in 01/12/1842
- William Bevan (American psychologist) he was born in 16/05/1922
- Hank Kozloski he was born in 15/12/1927
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Plains, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 249609 | Fortis Institute-Forty Fort | Forty Fort (PA) | 18704-2936 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Plains, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Plains.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Plain Post Office | Plains (PA) | 18705 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Plains, Texas town in Texas, United States with a population of 1,655 people.
- Plains, Texas city in Sumter County, Georgia, USA with a population of 1,616 people.
- Plains, Montana town of the United States with a population of 1,139 people.
- Plains, Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 1,021 people.
- Plains, Georgia city in Sumter County, Georgia, USA with a population of 635 people.
Other cities in Luzerne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Luzerne County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Back Mountain | 26,973 | Unincorporated community |
| Hazleton | 24,809 | City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Kingston | 12,787 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Nanticoke | 10,278 | City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Cranberry | 6,218 | Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania |
| Plymouth | 5,752 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Exeter | 5,519 | Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Swoyersville | 5,010 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Duryea | 4,910 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| West Pittston | 4,745 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Edwardsville | 4,738 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Larksville | 4,395 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| West Hazleton | 4,318 | Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Forty Fort | 4,025 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne, County, Pennsylvania |
| Freeland | 3,413 | Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Pittston | 3,346 | City in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Plains distances to largest Pennsylvania cities