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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Plainview

Texas · 22,336 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 $31,551. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $56,500. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,336
+4%since 1990
from 21,552 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,607 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,551 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.8
+3%since 1990
from 29.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
19K20K21K22K23K1990201020202024Plainview
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,551
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,433 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,791
+34%since 1990
from $10,264 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.1%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 22.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$419
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $326 in 1990
US average: $602
61.9%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
38.1% rent
1.8
−4%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

16.7%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.6%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 62.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
−20%since 1990
from 13.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainview, Texas?

Plainview, Texas has about 22,336 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Plainview, Texas?

The typical household in Plainview, Texas earns about $31,551 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 $56,500, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Plainview, Texas?

About 16.7% 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 19.1% of people in Plainview, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plainview, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Plainview, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 784 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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