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Plainview

California · 846 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 $23,917. Population has declined 5% since 2019. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,500. At a median age of 26.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 70% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
846
−5%since 2019
from 887 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,711 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 3,890 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
26.5
−13%since 2019
from 30.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3065237409561K201020202024Plainview
2024545
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,917
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $20,556 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,637
+63%since 2019
from $7,757 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
47.4%
−17.4 ptssince 2019
from 64.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing37%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction37%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $76,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $639 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
+22.4 ptssince 2019
from 43.3% in 2019
34.3% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−14%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic8.2%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino91.8%(814)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.9%(167)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.4%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino94.6%(800)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.8%(92)
Diversity Score
11
−43%since 2019
from 19 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
52.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2019
from 38.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+2%since 2019
from 25.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 75.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
42.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 40.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 44.5% in 2019
Female
49.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 55.5% in 2019
Foreign born
42.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 36.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainview, California?

Plainview, California has about 846 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plainview, California?

The typical household in Plainview, California earns about $23,917 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 $76,500, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Plainview, California?

About 5.1% 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 47.4% of people in Plainview, California live below the federal poverty line.

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