Plainview, Nebraska
Plainview: City in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States
About
Plainview is a city located in the county of Pierce in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,246 and a population density of 445 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,197 inhabitants.
The city was created 145 years ago in 1879.
Quick Facts about Plainview
| Population : | 1,197 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Pierce County |
| Postal code : | 68769 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 402 |
| Area : | 2.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,683 feet / 513 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1880 (145 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:06:19 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 427 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.09% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Plainview is located at 42°20'59"N 97°47'31"W (42.3497300, -97.7920100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Plainview decreased by 4.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,246 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,232 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,225 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,222 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,223 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,216 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,197 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,187 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,194 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,192 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,197 | 0.42% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 40,062 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 39,167 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 40,029 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 39,163 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.7% |
| White only, percent : | 87.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 12.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 76.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,563 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 17,092 |
Plainview zip code is 68769.
County name: Pierce, County
fips: 31139
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 17,092 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $123,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,129 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $417 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $716 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 22 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 15,565 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.51 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 43,975 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 201,477 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 370,033 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,398 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,295 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,720 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 817 |
| 2019 total employment : | 13,809 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 703,041 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,758 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,768 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,330 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 821 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 82 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,485 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 419 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,105 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 55.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 711.33 |
Schools in Plainview
College & universities near Plainview, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181491 | Northeast Community College | Norfolk (NE) | 68702-0469 |
Post offices near Plainview
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Plainview Post Office | Plainview (NE) | 68769 |
| Brunswick Post Office | Brunswick (NE) | 68720 |
| Creighton Post Office | Creighton (NE) | 68729 |
| Osmond Post Office | Osmond (NE) | 68765 |
| Pier Post Office | Pierce (NE) | 68767 |
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Other cities in Pierce County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pierce County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce | 1,734 | City in Nebraska |
| Osmond | 752 | City in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States |
| Hadar | 311 | Human settlement in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Foster | 51 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
| McLean | 36 | Town in Nebraska, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Plainview distances to largest Nebraska cities
