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Plainview, TN


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Plainview, Tennessee

About 1,866 people people live in Plainview.

The People and Families of Plainview

In Plainview, about 66% of adults are married. Homes in Plainview tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of Plainview spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Plainview had a median family income of $39,444.

Plainview Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Plainview, about 85% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Plainview, 98% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Plainview, TN

Comparing Plainview to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity32
Well-Paid Single Men22
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty58
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better46
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home34
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Affordability of Rents43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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