Plainview, Texas
Plainview: city in Texas
About
Plainview is a city located in the county of Denton in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 22,194 and a population density of 621 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 19,670 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Plainview
| Population | 19,670 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Denton County |
| Postal code | 79072–79073 |
| Phone Area Codes | 806 |
| Area | 35.73 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.2918,-97.3156 |
| Altitude | 3,366 feet / 1026 meters |
| Capital city | Plainview is capital of Hale County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:58:07 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 551 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.83% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Plainview is located at 33°17'30"N 97°18'56"W (33.2917800, -97.3155700).
Plainview map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Plainview
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Plainview decreased by 12.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,194 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,259 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,199 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,781 | -1.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,975 | -3.84% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,688 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,764 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,526 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,318 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,143 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,670 | -2.4% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Plainview
1Plainview City Landfill
1031 Co Rd Y, Plainview, TX 79072 View details
Phone: +18062961118 | Website available
2City Of Plainview Community Development
901 Broadway, Plainview, TX 79072 View details
Website available
3City of Plainview Finance Department
121 W 7th, Plainview, TX 79072 View details
Phone: +18062961132 | Website available
4Plainview City Services Center
500 W 18th, Plainview, TX 79072 View details
Phone: +18062961161 | Website available
5Plainview City Secretary
901 Broadway, Plainview, TX 79072 View details
Phone: +18062961107 | Website available
6USDA Rural Development
300 S Garland, Plainview, TX 79072, United States View details
Phone: +18062939531 | Website available
People born in Plainview (25)
People born in Plainview, including gymnast Wendy Bruce, entrepreneur and computer scientist James H. Clark, singer Jimmy Dean, .
More notable people
- Jamar Wall (Gridiron football defensive back) he was born in 10/01/1988
- David Thomas (American football tight end, born 1983) he was born in 05/07/1983
- Michael Egnew (American football player, tight end) he was born in 01/11/1989
- Don January (professional golfer) he was born in 20/11/1929
- Apollo Robbins (American magician) he was born in 23/05/1974
- Brittan Golden (American football player) he was born in 20/07/1988
- Carl Nafzger (American horse trainer) he was born in 29/08/1941
- Emily Jones (American sports announcer)
- Jodey Arrington (Member of the Bush Administration) he was born in 09/03/1972
- Julius Waring Walker, Jr. (American diplomat) he was born in 21/02/1927
- Leonard Garcia (American martial artist) he was born in 14/07/1979
- Mason Walters (American football player) he was born in 01/01/1995
- Pete Laney (American politician) he was born in 20/03/1943
- Ray Poage (American football player (1940-1997)) he was born in 14/11/1940
- Kathy Howard (American artistic gymnast) she was born in 21/06/1958
- Lawrence McCutcheon (American football player and executive) he was born in 02/06/1950
- Lavern Roach (American boxer) he was born in 22/02/1925
- Harley Redin (American basketball coach) she was born in 29/08/1919
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Plainview, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227216 | University of North Texas | Denton (TX) | 76203-1277 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Plainview, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLE | Gainesville | 605 East California Street | RAIL |
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Plainview.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Krum Post Office | Krum (TX) | 76249 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Plainview, New York city in Texas with a population of 26,217 people.
- Plainview, Tennessee city in Union County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 2,184 people.
- Plainview, Nebraska City in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 1,197 people.
- Plainview, Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 573 people.
- Plainview, Minnesota township in Wabasha County, Minnesota with a population of 445 people.
- Plainview, South Dakota human settlement in Meade County, South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 53 people.
Other cities in Denton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Denton County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Denton | 147,515 | The seventh most populous city in Texas. |
| Lewisville | 112,232 | The second most populous city in Denton County, Texas. |
| Flower Mound | 81,482 | Town of Texas, United States |
| The Colony | 45,498 | A city in Denton County, Texas. |
| Corinth | 22,365 | City in Texas, United States |
| Highland Village | 16,885 | City in Texas, United States |
| Trophy Club | 12,636 | Town of the United States |
| Roanoke | 9,753 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Sanger | 9,133 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Lake Dallas | 8,124 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Oak Point | 6,820 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Aubrey | 6,433 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Krum | 5,412 | City |
| Justin | 4,718 | City in the United States |
| Pilot Point | 4,673 | City in Alaska |
| Argyle | 4,619 | City in Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Plainview distances to largest Texas cities