Census Bureau data for Plainview city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Plainview city
- What is the median household income in Plainview city?
- The median household income in Plainview city is $56,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Plainview city?
- The poverty rate in Plainview city is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Plainview city?
- $86,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Plainview city?
- The median gross rent in Plainview city is $818 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Plainview city residents have a college degree?
- 15.4% of adults in Plainview city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,241
Median Income
$56,100
Median Home Value
$86,900
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.4%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$11,217 (+25%)
Home Value:
+$6,000 (+7.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-2.9 pp (-25.7%)
Bachelor's+:
-3.6 pp (-18.9%)
Unemployment:
+2.5 pp (+42.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,241
Median Age
42.0
Female
51.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 89.2%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 8.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$56,100
±$12,341
-$18,885 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$63,715
Median Family Income
$63,409
Poverty Rate
8.4%
+1.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
18.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
7.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
19.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.7%
$10–15k
3.7%
$15–25k
10.5%
$25–35k
8.4%
$35–50k
13.9%
$50–75k
17.0%
$75–100k
14.0%
$100–150k
21.2%
$150–200k
0.4%
$200k+
3.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
576
Owner-Occupied
65.0%
Renter-Occupied
35.0%
Vacancy Rate
7.3%
Median Home Value
$86,900
-$136,900 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$818
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
24.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
35.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
24.5%
$50–100k
31.1%
$100–200k
23.3%
$200–300k
4.3%
$300–500k
5.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
77.2%
$1–1.5k
19.5%
$3.5k+
3.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.2%
1 vehicle
27.7%
2 vehicles
36.3%
3+
30.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
87.3%
Single-fam. att.
4.2%
2–4 units
1.4%
5–19 units
3.3%
Mobile home
2.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
33.9%
1940–1969
12.5%
1970–1999
10.9%
2000–2009
3.6%
2010+
1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
88.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
15.4%
-18.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
3.7%
Some College / Associate
24.2%
Less Than High School
2.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Unemployment Rate
8.4%
+5.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
5.7%
Self-Employed
7.9%
Government Workers
13.3%
Private For-Profit
78.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
33.3%
Construction
13.0%
Transportation
11.3%
Agriculture
11.3%
Retail
9.6%
Manufacturing
4.9%
Finance
4.7%
Arts/Entmt.
4.1%
Prof. Services
2.4%
Public Admin
1.3%
Wholesale
1.3%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
Management
31.0%
Construction
29.3%
Food Prep
19.9%
Sales
15.0%
Production
4.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.7 min
Drove Alone
76.8%
Carpool
13.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.7%
Walked
3.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
534
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
43.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.1%
5–9
4.5%
10–14
5.2%
15–19
9.1%
20–24
4.1%
25–34
5.6%
35–44
16.8%
45–54
10.2%
55–64
7.7%
65–74
5.7%
75–84
8.5%
85+
11.0%
Under 18: 22.5%
Working age (18–64): 77.5%
65 and over: 24.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.4%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.4%
With a Disability
19.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.2%
Uninsured
6.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
84.3%
Has a Computer
92.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023