Plains, Texas

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Plains, Texas
Town
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Plains City Hall
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Location of Plains, Texas
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Coordinates: 33°11′25″N102°49′39″W / 33.19028°N 102.82750°W / 33.19028; -102.82750
Country United States
State Texas
County Yoakum
Area
[1]
 • Total1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2)
 • Land1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
3,642 ft (1,110 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,355
 • Density903.33/sq mi (349.23/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
79355
Area code 806
FIPS code 48-57968 [3]
GNIS feature ID2413140 [2]

Plains is a town and the county seat of Yoakum County [4] of western Texas, United States, particularly the south (inner) half of the panhandle's plains. The city's population was 1,355 at the 2020 census. Plains is in the Texas High Plains Wine country. [5]

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History

In 1905, W. J. Luna founded and named Plains. When Yoakum County was organized in 1907, Plains was designated the county seat. After the discovery of oil in 1936, the population has grown steadily. [6]

Geography

Plains is located at 33°11′25″N102°49′39″W / 33.19028°N 102.82750°W / 33.19028; -102.82750 (33.190251, –102.827578). [7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2), all land.

Sulphur Springs Draw, which once held a stream, runs through town. Springs have dried up due to pumping of underground water. [6]

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification system, Plains has a semiarid climate, BSk on climate maps. [8]

Climate data for Plains, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1946–present)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)82
(28)		86
(30)		95
(35)		98
(37)		107
(42)		111
(44)		109
(43)		106
(41)		104
(40)		100
(38)		88
(31)		80
(27)		111
(44)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)54.3
(12.4)		59.3
(15.2)		67.3
(19.6)		75.3
(24.1)		83.7
(28.7)		91.8
(33.2)		92.5
(33.6)		91.4
(33.0)		84.3
(29.1)		75.2
(24.0)		63.3
(17.4)		55.0
(12.8)		74.5
(23.6)
Daily mean °F (°C)39.4
(4.1)		43.7
(6.5)		51.0
(10.6)		58.7
(14.8)		68.4
(20.2)		76.9
(24.9)		78.9
(26.1)		77.8
(25.4)		70.6
(21.4)		60.1
(15.6)		48.1
(8.9)		40.5
(4.7)		59.5
(15.3)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)24.5
(−4.2)		28.2
(−2.1)		34.8
(1.6)		42.1
(5.6)		53.0
(11.7)		62.1
(16.7)		65.3
(18.5)		64.2
(17.9)		56.9
(13.8)		45.0
(7.2)		32.9
(0.5)		25.9
(−3.4)		44.6
(7.0)
Record low °F (°C)−12
(−24)		−12
(−24)		4
(−16)		16
(−9)		25
(−4)		42
(6)		50
(10)		49
(9)		34
(1)		12
(−11)		−2
(−19)		−4
(−20)		−12
(−24)
Average precipitation inches (mm)0.52
(13)		0.59
(15)		1.04
(26)		0.91
(23)		1.56
(40)		1.99
(51)		2.10
(53)		2.10
(53)		2.48
(63)		1.43
(36)		0.70
(18)		0.77
(20)		16.19
(411)
Average snowfall inches (cm)0.5
(1.3)		0.9
(2.3)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.2
(0.51)		1.1
(2.8)		2.7
(6.9)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)2.02.63.12.64.44.54.85.55.34.12.42.844.1
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)0.30.50.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.30.71.8
Source: NOAA [9] [10]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1960 1,195—
1970 1,087−9.0%
1980 1,45734.0%
1990 1,422−2.4%
2000 1,4502.0%
2010 1,4812.1%
2020 1,355−8.5%
U.S. Decennial Census [11]

2020 census

Yoakum County Heritage and Art Museum Yoakum County Heritage and Art Museum.jpg
Yoakum County Heritage and Art Museum
Plains racial composition [12]
RaceNumberPercentage
White (non-Hispanic)45633.65%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)10.07%
Native American 60.44%
Other/Mixed 271.99%
Hispanic or Latino 86563.84%
Total1,355

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,355 people, 428 households, and 346 families residing in the town.

2000 census

At the 2000 census, there were 1,450 people, 485 households, and 390 families living in the town. The population density was 1,465.6 inhabitants per square mile (565.9/km2). [3] There were 569 housing units at an average density of 575.1 per square mile (222.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 69.66% White, 0.76% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 27.79% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 53.03% of the population.

Of the 485 households 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 17.1% of households were one person and 8.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.37.

The age distribution was 32.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.

The median household income was $32,188 and the median family income was $36,250. Males had a median income of $27,188 versus $21,042 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,624. About 17.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.9% of those under age 18 and 23.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Town of Plains is served by the Plains Independent School District.

Notable person

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References

  1. ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Plains, Texas
  3. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  5. ↑ "'Let the Grapes Speak for Themselves': Texas High Plains' Wine Country Contains Multitudes". March 30, 2021.
  6. 1 2 Bennett, Leoti A. "Plains, TX". Handbook of Texas. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  7. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. ↑ Climate Summary for Plains, Texas
  9. ↑ "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Clyde (Bulldog) Turner". Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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