Plainview, Minnesota facts for kids
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Plainview
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Plainview's town sign
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Location of Plainview, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wabasha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.14 sq mi (5.55 km2) |
| • Land | 2.14 sq mi (5.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,483 |
| • Density | 1,626.05/sq mi (627.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55964
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-51424 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0649536 |
| Website | www.plainviewmn.com |
Plainview is a city located in Wabasha County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,483 people lived there. This was a small increase from 3,340 people in 2010.
A famous author named Jon Hassler grew up in Plainview. Some of the places he wrote about in his books were inspired by this very town.
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History of Plainview
Plainview was first planned out in 1857. When a city is "platted," it means its streets and lots are officially mapped. The city got its name because it sits on a high, flat area. From this spot, you can see a "plain view" of the land around it.
A post office has been open in Plainview since 1857. The city officially became an incorporated city in 1875. This means it gained its own local government.
Geography and Location
According to the United States Census Bureau, Plainview covers a total area of about 2.16 square miles (5.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Several important roads run through the city. These include Minnesota Highway 42, Minnesota Highway 247, and County Highway 4. These routes help people travel in and out of Plainview.
Plainview's Population Data
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 637 | — | |
| 1880 | 668 | 4.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,088 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,175 | 8.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,370 | 16.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,233 | −10.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,500 | 21.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,524 | 1.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,833 | 20.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,093 | 14.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,416 | 15.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,768 | 14.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,190 | 15.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,340 | 4.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,483 | 4.3% | |
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Understanding the 2010 Census
The census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. In 2010, the census showed that 3,340 people lived in Plainview. These people lived in 1,278 households, and 868 of these were families.
The city had about 1,546 people per square mile (628 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Plainview were White (94.9%). A smaller number were from Hispanic or Latino backgrounds (7.8%).
About 36.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half (53.1%) were married couples. About 13.8% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had about 2.57 people.
The average age of people in the city was 34.8 years. About 27.5% of residents were under 18 years old. About 15.2% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.1%) and females (51.9%).
Notable People from Plainview
Plainview has been home to several interesting people:
- James A. Carley was a state legislator in Minnesota. He also served as the mayor of Plainview and was a lawyer.
- Robert Rankin Dunlap was a Minnesota state senator and a lawyer.
- Slim Dunlap was born in Plainview. He became a well-known guitarist, especially for the band The Replacements.
- Joseph Ray Watkins was an entrepreneur. He founded a company called Watkins Incorporated.
See also
In Spanish: Plainview (Minnesota) para niños
