Plainview, TX Demographics

A map of Plainview's Population by Race

Plainview, Texas has an estimated population of 19,711, a slight decrease from the 20,187 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.3% Hispanic, 27.6% White, 4.3% Black, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Plainview, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Plainview has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Plainview, that probability was 50.3% in 2020 and 49.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Plainview is ranked the 164th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Plainview was ranked the 151st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Plainview's White Population

5,450 residents of Plainview, or 27.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Plainview is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Plainview ranks 1338th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainview's White population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Plainview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 27.6%.

Plainview is more White than neighboring Seth Ward (15.6% White), Hale Center (15.1% White), and Kress (22.7% White). Plainview is less White than neighboring Edmonson (29.2% White), and Lockney (37.8% White).

Plainview's Black Population

838 residents of Plainview, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Plainview is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Plainview ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainview's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. Black residents' share of Plainview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Plainview is more Black than neighboring Seth Ward (0% Black), Kress (1.7% Black), Edmonson (0% Black), and Lockney (0.7% Black). Plainview is less Black than neighboring Hale Center (6.8% Black).

Plainview's Asian Population

132 residents of Plainview, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Plainview is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Plainview ranks 734th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainview's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.8%. Asian residents' share of Plainview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Plainview is more Asian than neighboring Seth Ward (0% Asian), Hale Center (0% Asian), Kress (0% Asian), Edmonson (0% Asian), and Lockney (0% Asian).

Plainview's Hispanic Population

12,865 residents of Plainview, or 65.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Plainview is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Plainview ranks 485th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainview's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Plainview's population has increased from 64.6% to 65.3%.

Plainview is more Hispanic than neighboring Lockney (58% Hispanic). Plainview is less Hispanic than neighboring Seth Ward (76.7% Hispanic), Hale Center (76.1% Hispanic), Kress (73.7% Hispanic), and Edmonson (70.8% Hispanic).

Plainview's Native American/Other Population

84 residents of Plainview, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Plainview is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Plainview ranks 856th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainview's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Plainview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Plainview is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hale Center (0% Native American/Other), Kress (0% Native American/Other), Edmonson (0% Native American/Other), and Lockney (0% Native American/Other). Plainview is less Native American/Other than neighboring Seth Ward (3.4% Native American/Other).

Plainview's Multiracial Population

342 residents of Plainview, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Plainview is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Plainview ranks 1271st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainview's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Plainview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Plainview is more Multiracial than neighboring Edmonson (0% Multiracial). Plainview is less Multiracial than neighboring Seth Ward (4.3% Multiracial), Hale Center (2% Multiracial), Kress (1.9% Multiracial), and Lockney (3.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.