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Fauquier County

Population in July 2008: 286. Population change since 2000: +7.5%
 

Males: 136  (47.7%)
Females: 150  (52.3%)

Median resident age:  41.8 years
Virginia median age:  35.7 years

Zip codes: 20198.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $59,902 (it was $43,750 in 2000)
The Plains:  $59,902
Virginia:  $59,562

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $38,285
The Plains:  $38,285
Virginia:  $31,177

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $355,258 (it was $139,600 in 2000)
The Plains:  $355,258
Virginia:  $262,100
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Races in The Plains:

  • White Non-Hispanic (89.5%)
  • Black (10.2%)

2008 cost of living index in The Plains: 120.7 (high, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (42.9%), German (13.5%), Scottish (13.2%), English (11.3%), Irish (10.2%), Italian (7.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1910

Elevation: 605 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 1113 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in The Plains

  • High school or higher: 62.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
  • Unemployed: 1.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in The Plains town

  • Never married: 31.1%
  • Now married: 44.6%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 11.7%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

12 residents are foreign born (3.8% Europe, 0.8% North America).

This town:  4.5%
Virginia:  8.1%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

The Plains:  1.0% ($1,330)
Virginia:  1.0% ($1,143)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Reston, VA (24.0 miles , pop. 56,407).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (41.2 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (161.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Middleburg, VA (2.8 miles ), Haymarket, VA (2.9 miles ), Gainesville, VA (3.1 miles ), Warrenton, VA (3.2 miles ), Linton Hall, VA (3.6 miles ), Bull Run, VA (3.8 miles ), Sudley, VA (4.0 miles ), Nokesville, VA (4.0 miles ).

Latitude: 38.86 N, Longitude: 77.78 W

Area code: 540

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Population change in the 1990s: +46 (+20.9%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (25%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Gasoline stations (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Accommodation and food services (22%)
  • Health care (14%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (13%)
  • Social assistance (11%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Educational services (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Carpenters (6%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Computer specialists (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (11%)
  • Child care workers (11%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (8%)
  • Cashiers (8%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)



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The Plains-area historical tornado activity is above Virginia state average. It is 38% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/24/2001, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.3 miles away from the The Plains town center injured 2 people and caused $2 million in damages.

On 9/17/2004, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.4 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused $250,000 in damages.


The Plains-area historical earthquake activity is below Virginia state average. It is 92% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 88.5 miles away from The Plains center
On 5/5/2003 at 16:32:32, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 78.3 miles away from the city center
On 3/15/1991 at 06:54:08, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 10.9 mi) earthquake occurred 77.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/22/2001 at 16:01:20, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, 2.5 LG, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 66.9 miles away from The Plains center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near The Plains:
  • PRINCE WILLIAM HOSP (about 18 miles; MANASSAS, VA)
  • LOUDOUN HOSPITAL CENTER, LANSDOWNE (about 21 miles; LEESBURG, VA)
  • PIEDMONT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER (about 21 miles; LEESBURG, VA)

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Amtrak stations near The Plains:
  • 13 miles: WARRENTON (RTS. 29/15/17 SOUTH) - Bus Station. Services: public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking.
  • 19 miles: MANASSAS (9500 WEST ST.). Services: public payphones, paid short-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 19 miles: DULLES INTERNATIONAL AP'T (HERNDON, DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT) - Bus Station. Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to The Plains:
  • GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY (about 26 miles; FAIRFAX, VA; Full-time enrollment: 16,564)
  • SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY (about 30 miles; WINCHESTER, VA; FT enrollment: 2,030)
  • LORD FAIRFAX COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 31 miles; MIDDLETOWN, VA; FT enrollment: 2,064)
  • NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 31 miles; ANNANDALE, VA; FT enrollment: 19,406)
  • MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY (about 36 miles; ARLINGTON, VA; FT enrollment: 2,479)
  • MONTGOMERY COLLEGE (about 37 miles; ROCKVILLE, MD; FT enrollment: 11,829)
  • SHEPHERD COLLEGE (about 37 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; FT enrollment: 3,576)
Private high school in The Plains:
  • WAKEFIELD SCHOOL (Students: 344; Location: PO BOX 107; Grades: PK - 12)

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Churches in The Plains include: Saint Marks United Methodist Church (A), Grace Episcopal Church (B), The Plains Baptist Church (C), First Baptist Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: The Plains Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: African American Historic Association The (4243 Loudon Av).

Hotel: Grey Horse Inn (4350 Fauquier Avenue).

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
Virginia:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  64.5%
Whole state:  68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  7.3%
Whole state:  4.7%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  14.1%
Whole state:  9.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  3.0%
Whole state:  4.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in The Plains, VA



The Plains compared to Virginia state average:
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.


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Banks with branches in The Plains (2009 data):
  • The Fauquier Bank: The Plains Branch at 6464 Main St, branch established on 1926-09-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $514.2 mil, Deposits: $400.7 mil, headquarters in Warrenton, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Fauquier Bankshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Fauquier County Virginia:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (65%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (19%)
  • Electricity (10%)
  • Wood (6%)


Religion statistics for The Plains

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchEpiscopal ChurchCatholic ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents30.0%25.0%13.5%11.1%4.1%
Congregations26.0%24.7%11.7%1.3%3.9%
NameChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaAssemblies of GodChurch of the BrethrenOther religions
Adherents4.1%3.2%2.5%1.5%4.9%
Congregations2.6%2.6%5.2%1.3%20.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,000
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$800
Totals for Government 0$0 2$1,800



The Plains government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $19,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $44,000
  • Tax - Property: $24,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $6,000
    NEC: $0
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $0

10.66% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($64,902 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  10.66%
Virginia average:  11.06%

0.10% of residents moved from foreign countries ($494 average AGI)
Fauquier County:  0.10%
Virginia average:  0.41%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Prince William County, VA  2.52% ($69,672 average AGI)
from Fairfax County, VA  1.43% ($92,268)
from Loudoun County, VA  0.68% ($75,884)


9.81% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($57,575 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.81%
Virginia average:  10.78%

0.07% of residents moved to foreign countries ($397 average AGI)
Fauquier County:  0.07%
Virginia average:  0.22%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Culpeper County, VA  1.18% ($50,425 average AGI)
to Prince William County, VA  1.08% ($56,208)
to Fairfax County, VA  0.68% ($64,714)


Strongest AM radio stations in The Plains:
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPRZ (1250 AM; 5 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: PRAISE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WUST (1120 AM; daytime; 20 kW; WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WKDV (1460 AM; 5 kW; MANASSAS, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WTRI (1520 AM; daytime; 17 kW; BRUNSWICK, MD; Owner: JMK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAGE (1200 AM; 5 kW; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: RADIO WAGE, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in The Plains:
  • WPER (89.9 FM; CULPEPER, VA; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO INC.)
  • WINC-FM (92.5 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: MID ATLANTIC NETWORK, INC.)
  • WTOP-FM (107.7 FM; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • W228BA (93.5 FM; LEESBURG, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WBPS-FM (94.3 FM; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: MEGA COMMUNICATIONS OF WARRENTON LICENSEE, L.L.C.)
  • W243AF (96.5 FM; FLINT HILL, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WMXH-FM (105.7 FM; LURAY, VA; Owner: EASY RADIO, INC.)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WJFK-FM (106.7 FM; MANASSAS, VA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WCUL (103.1 FM; CULPEPER, VA; Owner: JOYNER LICENSE, INC.)
  • WJZW (105.9 FM; WOODBRIDGE, VA; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WFRE (99.9 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W219BX (91.7 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WLTF (97.5 FM; MARTINSBURG, WV; Owner: PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRQX (107.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WARW (94.7 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WASH (97.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WHUR-FM (96.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
  • WIHT (99.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMZQ-FM (98.7 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around The Plains:
  • WNVT (Channel 53; GOLDVEIN, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNVC (Channel 56; FAIRFAX, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPXW (Channel 66; MANASSAS, VA; Owner: PAXSON WASHINGTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WETA-TV (Channel 26; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE GREATER WASHINGTON ED TELECOMM. ASSOC)
  • WDCA (Channel 20; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WHUT-TV (Channel 32; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: HOWARD UNIVERSITY)


The Plains fatal accident list:
Feb 3, 1979 02:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Lat: 38.913167 Lon: -77.787000, Call Sign: WQFX695
    Assigned Frequencies : 461.500 MHz, 462.262 MHz, 463.612 MHz, 462.312 MHz, 462.212 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/31/2006, Expiration Date: 10/31/2016, Certifier: Nicholas Bretz
    Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 6
  • Call Sign: K4FGP, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 07/15/1994, Expiration Date: 07/15/2004, Cancelation Date: 07/18/2006
    Registrant: Henry E Church, Box 193 Rt 2, The Plains, VA 22171
  • Call Sign: KF4YKR, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 05/12/1998, Expiration Date: 05/12/2008
    Registrant: Richard L Moss, The Plains, VA 20198-0428
  • Call Sign: KG4SHR, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00487847
    Grant Date: 03/21/2002, Expiration Date: 03/21/2012, Certifier: Charles H Carter
    Registrant: Charles H Carter, The Plains, VA 20198
  • Call Sign: KG4TMF, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00520883
    Grant Date: 05/22/2002, Expiration Date: 05/22/2012, Certifier: Judith L Beavers
    Registrant: Judith L Beavers, The Plains, VA 20198
  • Call Sign: KI4BAB, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00702983
    Grant Date: 06/18/2003, Expiration Date: 06/18/2013, Certifier: Karen L Beavers
    Registrant: Karen L Beavers, The Plains, VA 20198
  • Call Sign: KI4VZB, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01285649
    Grant Date: 05/21/2007, Expiration Date: 05/21/2017, Certifier: David H Masterson
    Registrant: David H Masterson, The Plains, VA 20198


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 5
  • Aircraft: GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE G-IV (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 22, Weight: 20,000+ Pounds), Engine: ROLLS-ROYC TAY 611SER (12450 HP) (Turbo-fan)
    N-Number: 125SJ , Serial Number: 1368, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 05/24/2000
    Registrant (Corporation): Salamander Services LLC, 3074 Zulla Rd, The Plains, VA 20198
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 09/13/2005, Exported to: Mexico
  • Aircraft: MAULE M-5-235C (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 32CX , Serial Number: 7034C, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 08/19/1976
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, 4617 Piney Branch Ln, The Plains, VA 20198
  • Aircraft: HOOVER RALPH C L&RV7ND (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: MATTITUCK TMX 360 (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 527LR , Serial Number: 70968, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 10/08/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Ralph C Hoover, 6447 Main St, The Plains, VA 20198
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 81MH , Serial Number: 28-24238, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 02/08/1968
    Registrant (Individual): Jeffrey L Locke, Po Box 62, The Plains, VA 20198
  • Aircraft: PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES SPA P180 (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 11, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-66A (850 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 989BJ , Serial Number: 1152, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 02/27/2008
    Registrant (Corporation): Salamandair LLC, 3074 Zulla Rd, The Plains, VA 20198



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$181,470
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 9901.00

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 19
  • Hazardous Condition: 22

Incident types - The Plains


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