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Plainview

California · 945 residents · 0.228 sq mi
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Plainview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,012. Population has declined 14% since 2011. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $107,100. At a median age of 23.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 65% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 23.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
945
−14%vs 2011
vs 1,101 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,145 / sq mi
−14%vs 2011
vs 4,829 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
23.1
+20%vs 2011
vs 19.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3065237409561K201020202024Plainview
2024545
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,012
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $19,922 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,461
+11%vs 2011
vs $6,715 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
53.7%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.510 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction33.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $104,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $589 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.1%
−13.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.1% in 2011
48.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
+6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.2%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
−3%vs 2011
vs 5.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic7.8%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino91.6%(1,008)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(7)
Diversity Score19.5%(214)
2010
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino91.5%(865)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.5%(5)
Diversity Score17.1%(162)
Diversity Score
17
−12%vs 2011
vs 19 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
36.4%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
−6%vs 2011
vs 26.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.2%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
36.7%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.2%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.3%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.7% in 2011
Female
50.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.3% in 2011
Foreign born
44.4%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainview, California?

Plainview, California has about 945 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plainview, California?

The typical household in Plainview, California earns about $21,012 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plainview, California expensive?

In Plainview, California, the median home is worth about $107,100, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Plainview, California?

About 0.8% of adults age 25 and over in Plainview, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plainview, California?

About 53.7% of people in Plainview, California live below the federal poverty line.

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