This was 11.1 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,301.
74.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Plains for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 185 | 25.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 117 | 16.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 51 | 7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 34 | 4.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 109 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 92 | 12.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 71 | 9.8 |
| Master's degree | 66 | 9.1 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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