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, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,711

Median Agei

32.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

65.3%12,865

White

27.6%5,450

Black

4.3%838

Two or More

1.7%342

Asian

0.7%132

Other

0.4%69

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%442

High School Diploma

25.2%2,980

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%541

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%1,863

Associate's Degree

8.9%1,052

Bachelor's Degree

9.3%1,102

Master's Degree

4.8%561

Professional Degree

0.3%34

Doctorate

0.9%104

HS or Higher

73.5%

BA or Higher

15.3%

Graduate+

5.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$113,000

Median Renti

$851

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.6%3,770

Renter-Occupied

47.4%3,391

Total Units

8,533

Homeownership

52.6%

Vacancy Rate

16.1%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

533

$500–$750

567

$750–$1,000

905

$1,000–$1,250

661

$1,250–$1,500

321

$1,500–$2,000

169

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%21

2010–2019

5.1%433

2000–2009

3.6%306

1990–1999

7.5%637

1980–1989

11.7%995

1970–1979

21.1%1,802

1960–1969

28.2%2,406

1950–1959

14.3%1,216

1940–1949

5.3%452

1939 or earlier

3.1%265

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.2%4,165

Electricity

40.4%2,893

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%59

Other

0.6%44

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,768

Mean Household Incomei

$62,087

Per Capita Incomei

$25,009

Poverty Ratei

23.4%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

9,233

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

448

Residentsi

596

Avg. Tenant Renti

$323/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers257 homes68% occupied$352/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8191 homes85% occupied$284/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $44,768/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

74%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

23.3%

Low income$22K–$36K/yr

2.7%

Who Receives This Housing

68.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

77.3% of subsidized households are minority

27.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,7588.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,454

Poland

Guatemala

China

Philippines

Germany

United Kingdom

India

Workforce

Total Employed

8,594

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

642(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

79.6%Insured

20.4%Uninsured