Plain View, NC Demographics

A map of Plain View's Population by Race

Plain View, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,741, a decrease from the 1,923 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.6% White, 13.2% Black, 3.4% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Plain View, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Plain View has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Plain View, that probability was 41.8% in 2020 and 34.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Plain View is ranked the 361st most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Plain View was ranked the 331st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Plain View's White Population

1,386 residents of Plain View, or 79.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Plain View is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Plain View ranks 342nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plain View's White population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Plain View's population has increased from 74.8% to 79.6%.

Plain View is more White than neighboring Dunn (50.2% White), Spivey's Corner (32.5% White), Falcon (72.1% White), Godwin (36.9% White), and Erwin (61.9% White).

Plain View's Black Population

230 residents of Plain View, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Plain View is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Plain View ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plain View's Black population has grown by an estimated 21.1%. Black residents' share of Plain View's population has increased from 9.9% to 13.2%.

Plain View is more Black than neighboring Spivey's Corner (0% Black). Plain View is less Black than neighboring Dunn (32.6% Black), Falcon (19.9% Black), Godwin (61.6% Black), and Erwin (22.1% Black).

Plain View's Asian Population

20 residents of Plain View, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Plain View is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Plain View ranks 600th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plain View's Asian population has grown by an estimated 566.7%. Asian residents' share of Plain View's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.1%.

Plain View is more Asian than neighboring Dunn (0.6% Asian), Spivey's Corner (0% Asian), Falcon (0% Asian), Godwin (0.5% Asian), and Erwin (1% Asian).

Plain View's Hispanic Population

60 residents of Plain View, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Plain View is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Plain View ranks 184th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plain View's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 71.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Plain View's population has decreased from 11.0% to 3.4%.

Plain View is more Hispanic than neighboring Godwin (0% Hispanic). Plain View is less Hispanic than neighboring Dunn (11.5% Hispanic), Spivey's Corner (67.5% Hispanic), Falcon (8.1% Hispanic), and Erwin (12% Hispanic).

Plain View's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Plain View, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Plain View is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Plain View ranks 119th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plain View's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Plain View's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Plain View is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dunn (1% Native American/Other), and Erwin (0.6% Native American/Other).

Plain View's Multiracial Population

45 residents of Plain View, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Plain View is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Plain View ranks 643rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plain View's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Plain View's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Plain View is more Multiracial than neighboring Spivey's Corner (0% Multiracial), Falcon (0% Multiracial), Godwin (1% Multiracial), and Erwin (2.5% Multiracial). Plain View is less Multiracial than neighboring Dunn (4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.