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Plains

Texas · 1,355 residents · 1.498 sq mi
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Plains has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,250. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% 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 $63,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
1,355
−7%since 2000
from 1,450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
905 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 968 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+6%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9781K2K2K2K1990201020202024Plains
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,250
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,833
+22%since 2000
from $14,624 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.7%(456)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino63.8%(865)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(12)
Diversity Score57.9%(784)
Diversity Score
58
−7%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+88%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
18.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
32.9%
−47.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plains, Texas?

Plains, Texas has about 1,355 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plains, Texas?

The typical household in Plains, Texas earns about $53,250 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 $63,000, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Plains, Texas?

About 13.3% 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 19.3% of people in Plains, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plains, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Plains, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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