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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Plainview

Texas · 21,552 residents · 13.895 sq mi
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Plainview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,433. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $40,000. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

21,552
−4%vs 2000
vs 22,336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,551 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 1,607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.9
−3%vs 2000
vs 30.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
19K20K21K22K23K1990201020202024Plainview
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,433
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,551 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,264
−26%vs 2000
vs $13,791 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.6%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$326
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $419 in 2000
US average: $450
60.0%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.9% in 2000
40.0% rent
1.9
+4%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(9,580)
Black5.7%(1,262)
Hispanic / Latino49.8%(11,131)
Asian0.4%(93)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.2%(15,461)
1990
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(13,779)
Black6.7%(1,445)
Hispanic / Latino41.2%(8,880)
Asian0.5%(113)
Other28.8%(6,215)
Diversity Score83.2%(17,938)
83
+20%vs 2000
vs 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.4%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Plainview, Texas?

Plainview, Texas has about 21,552 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Plainview, Texas?

The typical household in Plainview, Texas earns about $21,433 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plainview, Texas expensive?

In Plainview, Texas, the median home is worth about $40,000, and the typical rent is about $326 a month.

How educated are people in Plainview, Texas?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Plainview, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plainview, Texas?

About 22.6% of people in Plainview, Texas 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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