Plainview, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
26,267
Unemployment
2.7%
Poverty
2.8%
Median Home
$612,300
Median Income
$156,622
Median Rent
$1,933
Plainview SnackAbility
7Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9.5
Education
9.5
Commute
3
Plainview, NY Cost Of Living
155Plainview's Overall Cost Of Living
1.6x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Plainview | New York | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 122 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 240 | 144 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 117 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 132 | 99 | 100 | |
Rankings for Plainview in New York
Map Of Plainview, NY
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Population over time in Plainview
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 26,267 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 25,902 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 26,141 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 26,087 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 26,199 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 26,206 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 26,093 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 25,996 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 26,063 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 25,786 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Plainview
| Race | Plainview | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.8% | 55.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.4% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 19.0% | 8.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 19.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Plainview
| Gender | Plainview | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Plainview for adults over 25
| Education | Plainview | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 10.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 24.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Plainview, New York
| Income | Plainview | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 4.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.6% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.1% | 7.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.6% | 10.4% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.1% | 15.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.9% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 16.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.6% | 8.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 35.3% | 11.5% | 8.3% |
