Plains is a census-designated place (CDP) in Plains Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population of the CDP was 4,335 at the 2010 census, out of 9,961 in the entire township.

Geography

Plains CDP is located in the western portion of Plains Township at 41°16′24″N 75°51′14″W / 41.27333°N 75.85389°W / 41.27333; -75.85389. It is bordered by the city of Wilkes-Barre to the south and the Susquehanna River to the west. The CDP of Hilldale is to the north, and Hudson is to the east.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.3 km), all land. It is served by Exit 3 on the North Cross Valley Expressway (Pennsylvania Route 309).

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2020	4,293		—
U.S. Decennial Census

Notable people

• Bruce Kozerski, former American football center in the National Football League for the Cincinnati Bengals
• Hank Kozlowski, sportswriter
• Max Rosenn, judge
• Ed Walsh, Hall of Fame baseball player from the Chicago White Sox
• Lieutenant General John J. Yeosock, Commanding Army General during Operation Desert Storm.