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Plainview

Tennessee · 2,125 residents · 6.368 sq mi
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Plainview has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,551. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $105,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
2,125
+14%since 2000
from 1,866 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
334 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+17%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024Plainview
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,551
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,896 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,533
+31%since 2000
from $13,384 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−39.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+28%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,828)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(45)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,040)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(45)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.5%(10)
Diversity Score7.7%(163)
Diversity Score
8
+217%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+18%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainview, Tennessee?

Plainview, Tennessee has about 2,125 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plainview, Tennessee?

The typical household in Plainview, Tennessee earns about $41,551 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plainview, Tennessee expensive?

In Plainview, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $105,600, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Plainview, Tennessee?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Plainview, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plainview, Tennessee?

About 12.7% of people in Plainview, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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