How long is the commute from Plainview, TX?
Workers who live in Plainview, TX take an average of 18.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
2.9% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.6 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in Plainview get to work
| Means of transportation | Plainview | Hale County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.4% (±4.3 points) | 79.2% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.4% (±3.9 points) | 14.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±1.3 points) | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.9% (±1.7 points) | 3.1% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Plainview, the average commute is not measurably different from Hale County (19.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Plainview, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hale County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hale County, Plainview ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1226 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Plainview
| Vehicles available | Plainview | Hale County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±2.4 points) | 6.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.7% (±4.2 points) | 33.2% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% (±4.6 points) | 37.1% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.5% (±3.4 points) | 23.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Plainview, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hale County (6.5%).
It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Plainview
| Plainview | Hale County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.9% (±1.7 points) | 3.1% (±1.2 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% (±2.7 points) | 92.0% (±2.1 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.5% (±3.8 points) | 81.5% (±2.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Plainview, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hale County (81.5%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Plainview
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview | — | 18.6 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Seth Ward | 2.4 mi | 17.5 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hale Center | 11 mi | 17.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Edmonson | 12 mi | 22.0 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kress | 12 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lockney | 17 mi | 13.9 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Petersburg | 23 mi | 25.4 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Olton | 24 mi | 13.5 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Tulia | 24 mi | 20.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lockney, TX (13.9 minutes), Olton, TX (13.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Petersburg, TX (25.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hale County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petersburg | 25.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 2 | Edmonson | 22.0 minutes (±9.4) |
| 3 | Abernathy | 21.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Plainview | 18.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | Hale Center | 17.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | Seth Ward | 17.5 minutes (±6.0) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Plainview
How long is the average commute in Plainview?
Workers who live in Plainview, TX take an average of 18.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Plainview without a car?
8.1% of households in Plainview have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Plainview?
2.9% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Plainview worked from home, and 80.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainview city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainview city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainview city, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Plainview city, Texas (place:57980, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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