Plainview, MN

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Plainview

Cummingsville / Kingsley Corner

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Plainview

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

30.9%

Households with Children

36.6%

School Enrollment K-12

563

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.2%
School Age (5-17): 23.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.7%
Working Age (35-54): 23.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.4%
Seniors (65+): 15.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.9%
High School / GED: 24.5%
Some College or Associate's: 36.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 31.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 28.0%
Single Parents: 8.6%
Couples & Adults: 29.7%
Living Alone: 33.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 48.3%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 12.7%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 39.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 47.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 52.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 78.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.1%
Spanish: 4.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 5.5%
Elementary (1-4): 9.5%
Middle School (5-8): 5.9%
High School (9-12): 6.4%
College / Graduate: 3.3%
Not Enrolled: 69.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources