Plains, Texas
Plains, Texas | ||
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FIPS code 48-57968[3] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2413140[2] |
Plains is a town and the
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″N 102°49′39″W / 33.19028°N 102.82750°W (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
Climate data for Plains, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1946–present) | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
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) | 2.0 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 44.1 |
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.8 |
Source: NOAA[9][10] |
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1960 | 1,195 | — | |
1970 | 1,087 | −9.0% | |
1980 | 1,457 | 34.0% | |
1990 | 1,422 | −2.4% | |
2000 | 1,450 | 2.0% | |
2010 | 1,481 | 2.1% | |
2020 | 1,355 | −8.5% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[11] |
2020 census
Race | Number | Percentage |
---|---|---|
White (non-Hispanic)
|
456 | 33.65% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)
|
1 | 0.07% |
Native American
|
6 | 0.44% |
Other/Mixed
|
27 | 1.99% |
Latino
|
865 | 63.84% |
Total | 1,355 |
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
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
Education
The Town of Plains is served by the Plains Independent School District.
Notable person
- Professional Football Hall of Fame for the Chicago Bears[13]
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Plains, Texas
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "'Let the Grapes Speak for Themselves': Texas High Plains' Wine Country Contains Multitudes". March 30, 2021.
- ^ a b Bennett, Leoti A. "Plains, TX". Handbook of Texas. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ Climate Summary for Plains, Texas
- ^ "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
- ^ "Clyde (Bulldog) Turner". Pro Football Hall of Fame.