Census ACS · #742 μSA
Plainview Metro Area
The Plainview, Tx Micropolitan Statistical Area has 37,541 residents. The median household income is $53,276 and the median home value is $104,600.
37,541
Population
19
People / sq mi
$53,276
Median Income
$104,600
Median Home Value
The Plainview CBSA covers 1,997 sq mi of land at 18.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% |
Economy & Income
$53,276
Median Household Income
$25,570
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$104,600
Median Home Value
$789
Median Rent
62.3%
Homeownership
Education
75.0%
High School+
15.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
2.5%
Work From Home
18.3 min
Avg Commute
11.3%
Foreign Born
Plainview spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Plainview, Tx Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 37,541 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #742 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Plainview metro area is $53,276, with a per capita income of $25,570.
The Plainview, Tx CBSA spans the state of Texas.
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Data for the Plainview, Tx CBSA (38380) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Housing cost is the defining feature of Plainview: the median home is valued at $104,600. With 37,541 residents, Plainview is a metro area in TX.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $53,276, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 15.0% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $104,600, with typical rent around $789.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US metro areas, 15.8%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.