Plain township, Ohio
Plain township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Plain township is a geographic entity located in Franklin County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 13,257. The land area covers 19.82 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 13,257 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.7 yrs | ±1.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,353 | ±201 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,571 | ±238 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,353 | ±201 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 218 | ±116 |
| Median Home Value | $723,100 | ±$43,366 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,258 | ±$325 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $219,181 | ±$27,306 |
| Per Capita Income | $109,693 | ±$12,620 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% | ±1.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 266 | ±143 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.8% | ±0.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,317 | ±335 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 98% | ±0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF PLAIN
GUS Population: 13,199 (2024)
ID: 132620
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER
PO BOX 273, NEW ALBANY OH 43054-0273
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GUS Population: 1,356,303 (2024)
ID: 172250
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SR POLICY ANALYST
373 S HIGH ST, FL 26, COLUMBUS OH 43215-6314
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Plain | 05-06 | Plain, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Westerville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lewis Center, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Dublin, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Westerville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lewis Center, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Columbus, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fortis College-Columbus
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College | 5.3 mi away | 4151 Executive Parkway Ste 120, Westerville, OH, 43081 |
6148822551
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NEW ALBANY BRANCH
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 200 MARKET ST, NEW ALBANY, OH, 43054 |
(614) 645-2275
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DeVry University-Ohio
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College | 6.5 mi away | 2 Easton Oval, Ste 210, Columbus, OH, 43219 |
6142537291
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GAHANNA BRANCH
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 310 GRANVILLE STREET, GAHANNA, OH, 43230 |
(614) 645-2275
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Chamberlain University-Ohio
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College | 6.5 mi away | 4111 Worth Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43219 |
6142528890
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WESTERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 126 S. STATE ST., WESTERVILLE, OH, 43081 |
(614) 882-7277
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MyComputerCareer at Columbus
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College | 6.7 mi away | 4349 Easton Way Suite 145, Columbus, OH, 43219 |
8666066922
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MARY E. BABCOCK LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 320 N. MAIN STREET, JOHNSTOWN, OH, 43031 |
(740) 967-2982
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Dental Assistant Pro LLC-Columbus
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College Vocational | 7.0 mi away | 191 West Shrock Road, Westerville, OH, 43081 |
5134608686
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NORTHERN LIGHTS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 4093 CLEVELAND AVE., COLUMBUS, OH, 43224 |
(614) 645-2275
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WESTERVILLE, OH US, located 7.9 miles from Plain township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.7° | 22.0° | 29.9° | 2.93" | 6.9" |
| February | 42.0° | 24.0° | 33.0° | 2.36" | 5.3" |
| March | 52.6° | 31.9° | 42.3° | 3.42" | 2.8" |
| April | 66.3° | 41.9° | 54.1° | 3.91" | 0.1" |
| May | 75.5° | 52.4° | 63.9° | 4.22" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.2° | 61.1° | 72.2° | 5.02" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.9° | 64.9° | 75.4° | 4.56" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.6° | 63.1° | 73.8° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.1° | 56.0° | 67.6° | 3.29" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.3° | 44.7° | 56.0° | 2.95" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.4° | 34.9° | 44.2° | 2.88" | 0.5" |
| December | 42.1° | 27.0° | 34.6° | 3.05" | 3.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Albany city | City | 1.5 mi | — |
| Jersey CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Gahanna city | City | 5.8 mi | — |
| Huber Ridge CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Westerville city | City | 6.3 mi | — |
| Pataskala city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3904962974. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.