Plainview, Texas

Plainview, Texas
Plainview City Hall
Location of Plainview, Texas
Plainview
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 34°11′5.26″N 101°42′24.63″W / 34.1847944°N 101.7068417°W / 34.1847944; -101.7068417
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyHale
Founded1887
IncorporatedJanuary 1, 1907
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • MayorCharles Starnes
 • City managerTed Chancellor
 • City CouncilDist 1 Rep: Mary Elizabeth Dickerson
Dist 2 Rep: Steve Martinez
Dist 3 Rep: Gilbert Garcia
Dist 4 Rep: Gary House
Dist 5 Rep: Daniel Rascon
Dist 6 Rep: Evan Weiss
Dist 7 Rep: Lorie Rodriguez
Area
 • Total
13.895 sq mi (35.988 km2)
 • Land13.895 sq mi (35.988 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation
3,363 ft (1,025 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
20,187
 • Estimate 
(2023)
19,420
 • Density1,397.6/sq mi (539.61/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
79072, 79073
Area code806
FIPS code48-57980
GNIS feature ID1365375
Sales tax8.25%
Websiteplainviewtx.org

Plainview is a city in and the county seat of Hale County, Texas, United States. The population was 20,187 at the 2020 census. The town is home to Wayland Baptist University. The Downtown Plainview Commercial Historic District is a business center for the high plains regions, with cafes and parks.