Plains is a town located in Yoakum County Texas. Plains has a 2024 population of 1,320. It is also the county seat of Yoakum County. Plains is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -2.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,351 in 2020.
The average household income in Plains is $84,117 with a poverty rate of 13.88%. The median age in Plains is 31.3 years: 40.2 years for males, and 25.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plains was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 652 | 61.16% |
| Two or more races | 323 | 30.3% |
| Other race | 51 | 4.78% |
| Asian | 40 | 3.75% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 387 | 2.75 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Married | 242 | 2.94 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Non Family | 69 | 1.25 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Female | 58 | 4.14 | 19 | 81 |
| Male | 18 | 1.56 | 100 | 0 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
68.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 40 | 6.12% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 3.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 114 | 17.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 122 | 18.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 113 | 17.28% |
| Some College | 245 | 37.46% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 337 | 188 | 36 |
| White | 231 | 227 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 177 | 133 | 25 |
| Other Race | 26 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian 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 | $75,852 | $76,648 | $51,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,625 | $55,833 | $23,553 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,893 | $41,771 | $14,145 |
| Overall | $44,000 | $58,519 | $25,000 |
| Some College | $57,813 | $89,375 | $29,050 |
$44,000
Average Earnings
$58,519
Average Male
$25,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.67% of Plains residents speak only English, while 45.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 43.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 625 | 137 | 21.92% |
| Multiple | 323 | 71 | 21.98% |
| Other | 51 | 35 | 68.63% |
13.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.27%
Male Poverty Rate
14.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plains is Other, with 68.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plains is Hispanic, with 21.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 31.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.38% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.03% |
| Female Employed | 9.13% |
| Male Employed | 4.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,000 | $88,647 |
| Households | $71,776 | $84,117 |
| Married Families | $79,514 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,466 | $60,310 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.4%
Male Marriage Rate
57.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
14
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 2.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.1%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
68.29%
Born in Plains
84.52%
Native Born
15.48%
Foreign Born
14.07%
Non Citizen
1.41%
Naturalized
84.52% of Plains residents were born in the United States, with 68.29% having been born in Texas. 14.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,281 | -8 | -0.62% |
| 2028 | 1,289 | -8 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 1,297 | -7 | -0.54% |
| 2026 | 1,304 | -8 | -0.61% |
| 2025 | 1,312 | -8 | -0.61% |
| 2024 | 1,320 | -8 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 1,328 | 5 | 0.38% |
| 2022 | 1,323 | -14 | -1.05% |
| 2021 | 1,337 | -14 | -1.04% |
| 2020 | 1,351 | -299 | -18.12% |
| 2019 | 1,650 | 33 | 2.04% |
| 2018 | 1,617 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 1,618 | -18 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 1,636 | -6 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 1,642 | 46 | 2.88% |
| 2014 | 1,596 | 39 | 2.5% |
| 2013 | 1,557 | 34 | 2.23% |
| 2012 | 1,523 | 18 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 1,505 | 28 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 1,477 | 0 | 0% |