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Plains

County:
Yoakum County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.498
State:
Texas

Plains is a town located in Yoakum County, Texas. Plains has a 2025 population of 1,312. It is also the county seat of Yoakum County. Plains is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -2.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,351 in 2020.

The average household income in Plains is $77,371 with a poverty rate of 21.68%.The median age in Plains is 25.7 years: 27.5 years for males, and 25.4 years for females.

1.3K
Total Population
876
Density (mi²)
-8 -0.61%
Growth

Plains Population

Plains Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Plains includes 33.45% White, 6.3% other race, 5.55% Asian, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races65154.71%
White39833.45%
Other race756.3%
Asian665.55%

Plains Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Plains' average per capita income is $39,643. Household income levels show a median of $74,187. The poverty rate stands at 21.68%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$80,100-
Families$74,413$81,769
Households$74,187$77,371
Non Families-$57,385

$39,643

Average Income

$74,187

Median Household Income

21.68%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)
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