Plainview is a city located in Hale County Texas. Plainview has a 2024 population of 19,180. It is also the county seat of Hale County. Plainview is currently declining at a rate of -1.24% annually and its population has decreased by -4.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,140 in 2020.
The average household income in Plainview is $64,876 with a poverty rate of 21.61%. The median age in Plainview is 31.5 years: 30.2 years for males, and 32.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plainview was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,068 | 64.97% |
| Two or more races | 3,894 | 19.36% |
| Other race | 2,336 | 11.61% |
| Black or African American | 583 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 170 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 62 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,016 | 2.76 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Married | 3,214 | 3.38 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Non Family | 1,906 | 1.24 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Female | 1,562 | 3.1 | 33.5 | 66.5 |
| Male | 334 | 3.94 | 32.3 | 67.7 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
52.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,047 | 9.08% |
| Associates Degree | 898 | 7.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 914 | 7.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 774 | 6.71% |
| High School Graduate | 3,577 | 31.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,930 | 16.73% |
| Some College | 2,395 | 20.76% |
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 | 7,100 | 4,544 | 418 |
| White | 3,887 | 3,509 | 1,154 |
| 2+ Races | 1,973 | 1,536 | 172 |
| Other Race | 1,396 | 687 | 45 |
| Black | 221 | 197 | 64 |
| Asian | 101 | 88 | 34 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,977 | $48,000 | $46,795 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,227 | $0 | $46,686 |
| High School Graduate | $30,577 | $43,631 | $19,401 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,848 | $37,222 | $27,721 |
| Overall | $36,889 | $45,587 | $28,361 |
| Some College | $41,099 | $56,518 | $27,500 |
$36,889
Average Earnings
$45,587
Average Male
$28,361
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.92% of Plainview residents speak only English, while 41.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,230 | 3,088 | 23.34% |
| Multiple | 3,858 | 974 | 25.25% |
| White | 5,144 | 963 | 18.72% |
| Other | 2,317 | 336 | 14.5% |
| Black | 511 | 52 | 10.18% |
21.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.77%
Male Poverty Rate
25.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plainview is Multiple, with 25.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plainview is Black, with 10.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.37% |
| Some College | 15.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.75% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Female Employed | 15.57% |
| Male Employed | 5.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,854 | $72,667 |
| Households | $46,274 | $64,876 |
| Married Families | $70,179 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,965 | $40,038 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
569
Number of Veterans
491
Male Veterans
78
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 180 |
| Vietnam | 157 |
| Korea | 149 |
| Second Gulf War | 71 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 171 |
| 65 to 74 | 147 |
| 55 to 64 | 142 |
| 35 to 54 | 89 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 442 | 4.63% |
| Hispanic | 182 | 2.07% |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 3.21% |
| Other Race | 39 | 2.1% |
| Black | 11 | 3.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
75.08%
Born in Plainview
88.21%
Native Born
11.79%
Foreign Born
8%
Non Citizen
3.79%
Naturalized
88.21% of Plainview residents were born in the United States, with 75.08% having been born in Texas. 8% 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 | 17,980 | -240 | -1.32% |
| 2028 | 18,220 | -240 | -1.3% |
| 2027 | 18,460 | -240 | -1.28% |
| 2026 | 18,700 | -240 | -1.27% |
| 2025 | 18,940 | -240 | -1.25% |
| 2024 | 19,180 | -240 | -1.24% |
| 2023 | 19,420 | -180 | -0.92% |
| 2022 | 19,600 | -297 | -1.49% |
| 2021 | 19,897 | -243 | -1.21% |
| 2020 | 20,140 | 226 | 1.13% |
| 2019 | 19,914 | -287 | -1.42% |
| 2018 | 20,201 | -259 | -1.27% |
| 2017 | 20,460 | -238 | -1.15% |
| 2016 | 20,698 | 59 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 20,639 | -287 | -1.37% |
| 2014 | 20,926 | -806 | -3.71% |
| 2013 | 21,732 | -419 | -1.89% |
| 2012 | 22,151 | -67 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 22,218 | 35 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 22,183 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 22,336 | 636 | 2.93% |
| 1990 | 21,700 | -487 | -2.19% |
| 1980 | 22,187 | 3,091 | 16.19% |
| 1970 | 19,096 | 361 | 1.93% |
| 1960 | 18,735 | 4,691 | 33.4% |
| 1950 | 14,044 | 5,781 | 69.96% |
| 1940 | 8,263 | -571 | -6.46% |
| 1930 | 8,834 | 4,845 | 121.46% |
| 1920 | 3,989 | 1,160 | 41% |
| 1910 | 2,829 | -15,151 | -84.27% |