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Plains

Texas · 1,481 residents · 1.498 sq mi
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Plains has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,732. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $60,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,481
+2%since 2000
from 1,450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
989 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 968 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9781K2K2K2K1990201020202024Plains
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,732
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,647
+48%since 2000
from $14,624 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$389
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−49.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+9%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(658)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino53%(769)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.2%(902)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(598)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino58.1%(861)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(57)
Diversity Score65.1%(963)
Diversity Score
65
+5%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
1.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.4%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plains, Texas?

Plains, Texas has about 1,481 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plains, Texas?

The typical household in Plains, Texas earns about $49,732 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plains, Texas expensive?

In Plains, Texas, the median home is worth about $60,900, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Plains, Texas?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Plains, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plains, Texas?

About 6.0% of people in Plains, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plains, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Plains, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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