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Plainview

Tennessee · 2,060 residents · 6.368 sq mi
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Plainview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,141. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
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
2,060
+10%since 2000
from 1,866 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
323 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 293 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+32%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024Plainview
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,141
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,896 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,341
+59%since 2000
from $13,384 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,946)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(48)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.5%(11)
Diversity Score8.5%(176)
Diversity Score
9
+253%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainview, Tennessee?

Plainview, Tennessee has about 2,060 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plainview, Tennessee?

The typical household in Plainview, Tennessee earns about $44,141 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 $121,400, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Plainview, Tennessee?

About 5.2% 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 16.9% of people in Plainview, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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