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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 22,336 people, 7,626 households, and 5,666 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1621.0|PD/sqmi}}. There were 8,471 housing units at an average density of {{convert|614.8|PD/sqmi|abbr=on}}. The racial makeup of the city was 63.21% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 5.87% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.13% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.43% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.06% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 26.53% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.77% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 49.83% of the population.
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 22,336 people, 7,626 households, and 5,666 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1621.0|PD/sqmi}}. There were 8,471 housing units at an average density of {{convert|614.8|PD/sqmi|abbr=on}}. The racial makeup of the city was 63.21% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 5.87% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.13% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.43% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.06% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 26.53% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.77% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 49.83% of the population.

Teir football team is very bad and dont win.


There were 7,626 households out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size is 200 million.
There were 7,626 households out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size is 200 million.
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* [[Marshall Formby]], a former county judge for [[Dickens County, Texas|Dickens County]] and a [[Texas State Senate|state senator]], practiced law in Plainview and owned a chain of West Texas [[radio]] stations.
* [[Marshall Formby]], a former county judge for [[Dickens County, Texas|Dickens County]] and a [[Texas State Senate|state senator]], practiced law in Plainview and owned a chain of West Texas [[radio]] stations.


* [[Lawrence McCutcheon]], running back for the [[Los Angeles Rams]] from 1972–1979, the [[Denver Broncos]] & [[Seattle Seahawks]] in 1980 and the [[Buffalo Bills]] in 1981, was born in Plainview and played football for the [[Plainview Bulldogs]].
* [[Lawrence McCutcheon]], running back for the [[Los Angeles Rams]] from 1972–1979, the [[Denver Broncos]] & [[Seattle Seahawks]] in 1980 and the [[Buffalo Bills]] in 1981, was born in Plainview and played football for the [[Plainview Bulldogs]] which sucked.


* [[Lavern Roach]], (1925-1950) boxer, who was [[Ring Magazine]]'s Rookie-of-the-Year in 1947. He died following a fatal blow received in a match on his 25th birthday.
* [[Lavern Roach]], (1925-1950) boxer, who was [[Ring Magazine]]'s Rookie-of-the-Year in 1947. He died following a fatal blow received in a match on his 25th birthday.
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*[[Julius Waring Walker, Jr.]], 8th U.S. Ambassador to [[Burkina Faso]].
*[[Julius Waring Walker, Jr.]], 8th U.S. Ambassador to [[Burkina Faso]].


*[[Jason Eric Thompson]], 1988 Olympic Swim team Alternate.
*[[Jason Eric Thompson]], 19 Olympic Swim team Alternate.


==In film==
==In film==
The 1992 [[Steve Martin]] film [[Leap of Faith (film)|Leap of Faith]] filmed part of the movie on location. The downtown water tower still bears the name and mascot of the fictional town in which the movie is set: The Rustwater Bengals.
The 19 [[Steve Martin]] film [[Leap of Faith (film)|Leap of Faith]] filmed part of the movie on location. The downtown water tower still bears the name and mascot of the fictional town in which the movie is set: The Rustwater Bengals.


The Quick Lunch Diner, where several scenes were filmed is now closed, and the site is now home to the Broadway Brew.
The Quick Lunch Diner, where several scenes were filmed is now closed, and the site is now home to the Broadway Brew.

Revision as of 20:59, 16 November 2012

Plainview Texas
City
Location of Plainview, Texas
Location of Plainview, Texas
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
StateTexasTexas
CountyHale
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • City CouncilMayor John C. Anderson
Charles Starnes
Cathy Waggoner
David Garcia
V.O. Ortega
Ron Trusler
Wendell Dunlap
Roland Nash
 • City ManagerGreg Ingham
Area
 • Total
13.8 sq mi (35.7 km2)
 • Land13.8 sq mi (35.7 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
3,366 ft (1,026 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
22,194
 • Density1,621.0/sq mi (621.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
79072-79073
Area code806
FIPS code48-57980Template:GR
GNIS feature ID1365375Template:GR
Websiteci.Plainview.TX.us/

Plainview is a city in and the county seat of Hale County, Texas, United States.Template:GR The population was 22,194 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Plainview is located at 34°11′28″N 101°43′8″W / 34.19111°N 101.71889°W / 34.19111; -101.71889 (34.191204, -101.718806)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.8 square miles (36 km2), all land.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 22,336 people, 7,626 households, and 5,666 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,621.0 inhabitants per square mile (625.9/km2). There were 8,471 housing units at an average density of 614.8/sq mi (237.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 63.21% White, 5.87% African American, 1.13% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 26.53% from other races, and 2.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 49.83% of the population.

Teir football team is very bad and dont win.

There were 7,626 households out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size is 200 million.

In the city the population was spread out with 31.0% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,551, and the median income for a family was $35,215. Males had a median income of $26,434 versus $19,888 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,791. About 15.0% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.1% of those under age 18 and 14.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Region V office is located in Plainview.[1] The current Region V headquarters opened in 1996 in a former Bank of America building.[2]

Notable people

  • Lavern Roach, (1925-1950) boxer, who was Ring Magazine's Rookie-of-the-Year in 1947. He died following a fatal blow received in a match on his 25th birthday.
  • Dave Williamson, drummer for Scurge Records artist The Lifeless Design.
  • Lindy Williams, the lead singer of Boxing Edna and owner of RaceDayOutfitters.com.
  • Horse trainer Carl Nafzger, who has won the Kentucky Derby twice, in 1990 with Unbridled and in 2007 with Street Sense, was born in Plainview. He also won the 1990 Breeder's Cup Classic with Unbridled.
  • Former Hale County Judge Bill Hollars, sometimes called "Hang 'em High" Hollars.
  • Michael Egnew, Previously played football for Plainview High School and the University of Missouri. He now plays tight end for the Miami dolphins.
  • Jamar Wall, former Plainview Bulldog running back, former Texas Tech corner back. Currently a NFL free agent.

In film

The 19 Steve Martin film Leap of Faith filmed part of the movie on location. The downtown water tower still bears the name and mascot of the fictional town in which the movie is set: The Rustwater Bengals.

The Quick Lunch Diner, where several scenes were filmed is now closed, and the site is now home to the Broadway Brew.

Telephone Prefixes and Numbering

Current Prefixes for all carriers Wireless & Wire line are shown Below 806-213: NTS Communications

806-221: AT&T/SWBELL 

     -221:2XXX- Level 3 Communications
     -221:3XXX- Brooks Fiber Communications

(Rest of Prefixes belong to AT&T/SWBELL)

806-228: NTC Communications

806-291: ATT/SWBEL 

      -291:7XXX YMAX CORP

806-292: Verizon Wireless

806-293: ATT/SWBELL

806-296: ATT/SWBELL

806-313: NTS Communications

806-388: Flat Wireless (Clear Talk)

806-429: Teleport Communications Group

806-494: ATT/SEBELL 

     -494:1XXX Verizon Wireless
     -494:2XXX Verizon Wireless
     -494:3XXX Suddenlink Phone
     -494:4XXX Utex Communications
     -494:5XXX Ymax Corp
     -494:9XXX Ymax Corp

806-498: NTS Communications

806-518: Nextel Partners 

     -518:1XXX 12459 Blocks Belong to Sprint PCS
     -518:2XXX
     -518:4XXX
     -518:5XXX
     -518:9XXX

806-587: Grand Communications

806-685: Verizon Wireless

806-729: Sprint PCS

806-774: Plateau Wireless

806-869: Plateau Wireless

Education

The City of Plainview is served by the Plainview Independent School District.

Wayland Baptist University is a four-year university with approximately 1100 students at its main campus in Plainview.

The Museum of the Llano Estacado is located in Plainview.

Economy

On February 11, 2009, the Texas Department of State Health Services ordered the cessation of operations and full recall of all products produced by a Plainview-based peanut processing facility owned by Peanut Corporation of America, following the discovery of "dead rodents, rodent excrement and bird feathers in the plant," and revelations that the plant had operated without state licensure or inspection. The plant had voluntarily suspended operations one day earlier, and was not linked to the salmonella outbreak that had forced the shutdown of other PCA plants.[3][4]

National Register of Historic Places

References

  1. ^ "Region V Director's Office." Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Retrieved on January 2, 2010.
  2. ^ "REGION FIVE PRISON HEADQUARTERS OPENS." Plainview Daily Herald. July 18, 1996. Retrieved on May 6, 2010. "The new headquarters' home is the former Bank of America building which was owned by the..."
  3. ^ Dead rodents, excrement in peanut processor lead to recall, CNN, February 12, 2009
  4. ^ Peanut plant suspends operations 02-10-09, Plainview Daily Herald, February 10, 2009
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