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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Plainview Micro

Plainview, TX · 2 counties · 42,719 residents · 1,996.823 sq mi
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Plainview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,318. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $70,859. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,719
−4%since 2000
from 44,373 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.2
+4%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K39K41K43K45K1990201020202024Plainview
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,318
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,504 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,589
+21%since 2000
from $13,751 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,859
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,726 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$549
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46%(20,401)
Black5.2%(2,296)
Hispanic / Latino47.6%(21,101)
Asian0.3%(119)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.8%(30,540)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38.4%(16,424)
Black4.7%(2,014)
Hispanic / Latino55.4%(23,679)
Asian0.3%(144)
Other1.5%(650)
Diversity Score68.3%(29,186)
Diversity Score
68
−1%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

PlainviewCENTRAL19,314
What's inside

2 component counties

Hale CountyCENTRAL31,819Floyd County4,881
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainview, TX?

Plainview, TX has about 42,719 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plainview, TX?

The typical household in Plainview, TX earns about $36,318 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plainview, TX expensive?

In Plainview, TX, the median home is worth about $70,859, and the typical rent is about $549 a month.

How educated are people in Plainview, TX?

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

What is the poverty rate in Plainview, TX?

About 19.7% of people in Plainview, TX live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plainview, TX grown since 1990?

Yes, Plainview, TX has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 449 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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