Plain View is a CDP located in Cumberland County North Carolina. Plain View has a 2024 population of 1,416. Plain View is currently declining at a rate of -2.68% annually and its population has decreased by -12.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,624 in 2020.
The average household income in Plain View is $72,117 with a poverty rate of 12.51%. The median age in Plain View is 49.9 years: 42.8 years for males, and 57.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plain View was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,293 | 86.55% |
| Black or African American | 168 | 11.24% |
| Asian | 23 | 1.54% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 731 | 2.02 | 85 | 15 |
| Married | 335 | 2.44 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 248 | 1.42 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Male | 115 | 1.92 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Female | 33 | 2.61 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
2.26
Average Family Size
2.02
Average Household Size
85.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 2.48% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 5.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 154 | 14.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 2.67% |
| High School Graduate | 567 | 54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 217 | 20.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 943 | 917 | 159 |
| Black | 84 | 84 | 0 |
| Asian | 23 | 23 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,273 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $49,643 | $52,730 | $49,226 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,934 | $54,474 | $60,287 |
| Some College | $61,886 | $88,591 | $60,636 |
$54,934
Average Earnings
$54,474
Average Male
$60,287
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.64% of Plain View residents speak only English, while 2.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,272 | 99 | 7.78% |
| Black | 168 | 84 | 50% |
12.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.29%
Male Poverty Rate
14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plain View is Black, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plain View is White, with 7.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.15% |
| High School | 7.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.59% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 18.59% |
| Female Employed | 12.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,521 | $93,138 |
| Households | $70,083 | $72,117 |
| Married Families | $82,987 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,813 | $27,217 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
214
Number of Veterans
161
Male Veterans
53
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 104 |
| Vietnam | 99 |
| First Gulf War | 63 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 98 |
| 35 to 54 | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 134 | 12.36% |
| Black | 80 | 47.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.3%
Born in Plain View
98.46%
Native Born
1.54%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.54%
Naturalized
98.46% of Plain View residents were born in the United States, with 74.3% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,416 | -39 | -2.68% |
| 2023 | 1,455 | -39 | -2.61% |
| 2022 | 1,494 | 523 | 53.86% |
| 2021 | 971 | -653 | -40.21% |
| 2020 | 1,624 | -229 | -12.36% |
| 2019 | 1,853 | 196 | 11.83% |
| 2018 | 1,657 | -463 | -21.84% |
| 2017 | 2,120 | -318 | -13.04% |
| 2016 | 2,438 | -12 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 2,450 | 267 | 12.23% |
| 2014 | 2,183 | -107 | -4.67% |
| 2013 | 2,290 | 23 | 1.01% |
| 2012 | 2,267 | 272 | 13.63% |
| 2011 | 1,995 | 34 | 1.73% |
| 2010 | 1,961 | 0 | 0% |