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Plains, TX
Town in Yoakum County, Texas.
Population
1,235
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
824
ZIP codes
0
Plains and its ZIP codes
Plains at a glance
- Plains is about 7.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,985, close to the Texas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,300 (53% below Texas) and median rent is $864 a month.
Local data for Plains, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Plains, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,985
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$133,300
Median rent
$864/mo
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
11.2%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (533), German Americans (97), Italian Americans (72).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yoakum County. PPP loans are for Plains.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,731
3,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,553
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.02M
FY 2026, $5,462 per person
How people get to work
Plains, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.9%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Plains, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
433
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
30
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 25°F
16.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Plains, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
27.8%
U.S. 11.1% +16.7 pts
Cities near Plains
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Denver CityTown | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| SeagravesCity | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| WellmanCity | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| SundownCity | 27 mi | 1.5 |
| Tatum, NMTown | 29 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plains, TX in?
- Plains is in Yoakum County, Texas.
- What is the population of Plains, TX?
- About 1,235 people live in Plains, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plains?
- Nearby places include Denver City (15 mi), Seagraves (23 mi), Wellman (25 mi), Sundown (27 mi), Tatum, NM (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023