The Plains, Virginia
Town · Population 255 · #202 in Virginia
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About The Plains
The Plains is a tiny community in northern Virginia, home to 255 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, The Plains is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 911 residents per square mile.
📰 The Plains News Today
- Historic home in The Plains approved for restoration FauquierNow · Aug 17
- Virginia Scottish Games return for Labor Day weekend Secret DC · Aug 18
- Carletans Ln, The Plains, VA 20198 [Updated 7/24] Realtor.com · Jul 24
- Approved 8 Lot Subdiv w/Significant Completed Approvals in The Plains VA set for Auction Announces Nicholls Auction Mktg EIN News · Aug 13
- Lloyd Shelton Obituary (1949 - 2026) - The Plains, VA - Fauquier Times Legacy obituary · Aug 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes The Plains Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.28 sq mi.
- Positioned in northern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in The Plains
- Bistro @ the Porch — american
- Crest Hill Team Room — tea (café)
- Girasole — italian
- The Rail Stop — american
- 2Kyles
- Doppio Bunny Coffee — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in The Plains
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in The Plains
- W.G. Coleman Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateVirginia
TypeTown
Population (2024)255
Rank in state#202 of 227
Land area0.28 sq mi
Density911/sq mi
Coordinates38.8622, -77.7742