Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Plainview, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,500

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.9%3,113

Hispanic/Latino

8.3%292

Two or More

1.3%45

Black

0.6%21

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%17

Other

0.3%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.9%19

High School Diploma

23.6%511

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%128

Some College (1+ yr)

12.7%275

Associate's Degree

18%388

Bachelor's Degree

22.8%493

Master's Degree

6.2%135

Professional Degree

1.9%42

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

31%

Graduate+

8.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$245,300

Median Renti

$828

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.7%1,098

Renter-Occupied

16.3%214

Total Units

1,403

Homeownership

83.7%

Vacancy Rate

6.5%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$82,926

Mean Household Incomei

$96,292

Per Capita Incomei

$36,557

Poverty Ratei

5.8%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

1,883

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$398/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing2 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 848 homes94% occupied$398/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $82,926/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

70%

Very low income$25K–$41K/yr

30%

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

2% of subsidized households are minority

44% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

84% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

127(5.3% of civilian adults)