Plain City is a very small village located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 4,338 people and four associated neighborhoods, Plain City is the 311th largest community in Ohio.

Plain City real estate is some of the most expensive in Ohio, although Plain City house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 15.45% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Because of many things, Plain City is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Plain City a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Plain City has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Plain City’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

As is often the case in a small village, Plain City doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The education level of Plain City citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 34.33% of adults in Plain City have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Plain City in 2022 was $43,528, which is wealthy relative to Ohio, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $174,112 for a family of four.

The people who call Plain City home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Plain City residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Plain City include German, English, Irish, Scottish, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Plain City is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.