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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Plainview

New York · 25,637 residents · 5.724 sq mi
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Plainview is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,529. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $291,300. With a median age of 41.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 109% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,637
−2%since 1990
from 26,207 in 1990
1990 – 2024
4,479 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 4,578 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.4
+7%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
25K26K26K27K27K1990201020202024Plainview
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$90,529
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,095 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$36,634
+50%since 1990
from $24,481 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.0%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$291,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $230,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,024
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $701 in 1990
US average: $602
93.7%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 94.0% in 1990
6.3% rent
3.2
−8%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(25,346)
Black0.3%(83)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(437)
Asian2.7%(714)
Diversity Score11.8%(3,081)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(23,477)
Black0.4%(93)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(658)
Asian4.8%(1,219)
Diversity Score18.2%(4,674)
18
+55%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.3%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 38.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.2%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 88.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.1%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
−9%since 1990
from 29.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainview, New York?

Plainview, New York has about 25,637 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Plainview, New York?

The typical household in Plainview, New York earns about $90,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plainview, New York expensive?

In Plainview, New York, the median home is worth about $291,300, and the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.

How educated are people in Plainview, New York?

About 48.3% of adults age 25 and over in Plainview, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plainview, New York?

About 3.0% of people in Plainview, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plainview, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Plainview, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 570 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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