Demographics & People — Plainview, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,276 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,900 |
| Median Age | 41.9 |
| Total Households | 903 |
| Family Households | 734 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0639 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,177 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 892 |
| Other groups | 495 |
| American | 276 |
| English | 263 |
| Irish | 253 |
| German | 149 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
| British | 61 |
| French Canadian | 49 |
| European | 44 |
Language
| English Only | 2,080 |
| Spanish | 52 |
| Population 5+ | 2,159 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 120 |
| Population 18+ | 1,889 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Plainview, Tennessee.