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Plainview

Minnesota · 3,483 residents · 2.142 sq mi
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Plainview has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,534. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
3,483
+9%since 2000
from 3,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,626 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,489 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+8%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Plainview
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,534
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,952 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,541
+79%since 2000
from $16,494 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+23%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(3,007)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(164)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.5%(400)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(3,117)
Black0.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino7%(244)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other1.9%(66)
Diversity Score23.3%(812)
Diversity Score
23
+86%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainview, Minnesota?

Plainview, Minnesota has about 3,483 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plainview, Minnesota?

The typical household in Plainview, Minnesota earns about $58,534 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plainview, Minnesota expensive?

In Plainview, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $155,500, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Plainview, Minnesota?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Plainview, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plainview, Minnesota?

About 11.8% of people in Plainview, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plainview, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Plainview, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 718 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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