Plainview city, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Plainview city is a small community located in Tennessee. The total population is 2,276. It ranks as the 193rd most populous out of 504 cities and towns in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Plainview city is 41.5 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Plainview city is $61,343. This is 9% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $151,200. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $256,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Plainview city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Plainview city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 7.1%.

Education

8.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Plainview city, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 504 Census-designated places in Tennessee. For official data, visit data.census.gov.