Plainfield, NJ

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Plainfield Overview

54,358
TOTAL POPULATION
28,042
MALE POPULATION
26,316
FEMALE POPULATION
106.56
MALES / 100 FEMALES
93.84
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,788
PER CAPITA INCOME
$74,415
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$70,712
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,868
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
29,588
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
72.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Plainfield Zip Codes

Plainfield Area Codes

Race in Plainfield

The most populous races in Plainfield are Hispanic or Latino (28,460 | 52.4%), Some other Race (22,359 | 41.1%), and Black / African American (19,508 | 35.9%).
Race in Plainfield
Race# Population% Population
Asian5321.0%
Black / African American19,50835.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino28,46052.4%
Native / Alaskan3140.6%
White / Caucasian6,72912.4%
Two or more Races4,9169.0%
Some other Race22,35941.1%
Total54,358100.0%

Ancestry in Plainfield

The most populous ancestries reported in Plainfield are Central American (16,652 | 30.6%), Guatemalan (6,810 | 12.5%), Salvadoran (6,802 | 12.5%), South American (4,469 | 8.2%), and Ecuadorian (2,767 | 5.1%), together accounting for 69.0% of all Plainfield residents.
Ancestry in Plainfield
Ancestry# Population% Population
African5871.1%
American1,2682.3%
Arab1880.4%
Argentinean200.0%
Austrian380.1%
Barbadian1860.3%
Blackfeet390.1%
Brazilian1290.2%
British1040.2%
British West Indian2290.4%
Burmese70.0%
Central American16,65230.6%
Central American Indian4930.9%
Cherokee260.1%
Chilean690.1%
Choctaw90.0%
Colombian8891.6%
Costa Rican720.1%
Creek130.0%
Cuban3180.6%
Czech150.0%
Czechoslovakian310.1%
Danish170.0%
Dominican2,7535.1%
Dutch480.1%
Eastern European580.1%
Ecuadorian2,7675.1%
English4160.8%
European270.1%
Finnish90.0%
French370.1%
French Canadian370.1%
German5120.9%
Ghanaian910.2%
Greek660.1%
Guatemalan6,81012.5%
Guyanese2610.5%
Haitian8601.6%
Honduran2,7045.0%
Hungarian1660.3%
Indian (Asian)10.0%
Iranian430.1%
Irish4780.9%
Italian6291.2%
Jamaican1,0201.9%
Kenyan480.1%
Korean2420.4%
Laotian70.0%
Lebanese440.1%
Lithuanian220.0%
Maltese310.1%
Mexican2,0033.7%
Mexican American Indian1110.2%
Nicaraguan1100.2%
Nigerian1890.4%
Norwegian700.1%
Palestinian530.1%
Panamanian1540.3%
Peruvian4760.9%
Polish2190.4%
Portuguese1710.3%
Puerto Rican1,4262.6%
Romanian320.1%
Russian170.0%
Salvadoran6,80212.5%
Scotch-Irish590.1%
Scottish550.1%
Senegalese80.0%
Slovak350.1%
South African110.0%
South American4,4698.2%
South American Indian490.1%
Spaniard300.1%
Spanish250.1%
Subsaharan African1,0281.9%
Syrian760.1%
Thai1170.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian6351.2%
Ukrainian240.0%
Venezuelan2480.5%
Welsh70.0%
West Indian5201.0%
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Immigrants in Plainfield

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Plainfield came from Latin America (19,877 | 36.6%), Central America (12,819 | 23.6%), Guatemala (5,227 | 9.6%), El Salvador (4,467 | 8.2%), and South America (3,806 | 7.0%), together accounting for 85.0% of all Plainfield residents.
Immigrants in Plainfield
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa5471.0%
Argentina610.1%
Asia4750.9%
Barbados2750.5%
Brazil1870.3%
Canada250.1%
Caribbean3,2526.0%
Central America12,81923.6%
Chile460.1%
China10.0%
Colombia7741.4%
Costa Rica590.1%
Cuba670.1%
Dominica260.1%
Dominican Republic1,1842.2%
Eastern Africa1170.2%
Eastern Asia80.0%
Eastern Europe850.2%
Ecuador1,6573.0%
Egypt140.0%
El Salvador4,4678.2%
England400.1%
Europe4170.8%
Germany180.0%
Ghana1760.3%
Greece450.1%
Grenada420.1%
Guatemala5,2279.6%
Guyana4030.7%
Haiti2400.4%
Honduras1,9243.5%
India750.1%
Indonesia20.0%
Italy10.0%
Jamaica8391.5%
Kenya260.1%
Korea70.0%
Latin America19,87736.6%
Liberia140.0%
Mexico8831.6%
Middle Africa110.0%
Nicaragua960.2%
Nigeria1800.3%
Northern Africa140.0%
Northern Europe700.1%
Pakistan1620.3%
Panama1630.3%
Peru4220.8%
Philippines1250.2%
Poland280.1%
Portugal560.1%
Russia240.0%
Senegal80.0%
South Africa110.0%
South America3,8067.0%
South Central Asia2620.5%
South Eastern Asia1270.2%
Southern Europe2440.4%
Spain1110.2%
Syria670.1%
Trinidad and Tobago3510.6%
Ukraine10.0%
Uzbekistan250.1%
Venezuela2090.4%
West Indies620.1%
Western Africa3800.7%
Western Asia670.1%
Western Europe180.0%
Zimbabwe660.1%
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Sex and Age in Plainfield

Sex and Age in Plainfield

The most populous age groups in Plainfield are 5 to 9 Years (2,839 | 10.1%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (2,227 | 8.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Plainfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,142 (7.6%)2,014 (7.6%)
5 to 9 Years2,839 (10.1%)1,673 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Years2,028 (7.2%)1,881 (7.1%)
15 to 19 Years1,810 (6.5%)1,824 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Years2,363 (8.4%)1,939 (7.4%)
25 to 29 Years2,129 (7.6%)1,602 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years2,275 (8.1%)2,227 (8.5%)
35 to 39 Years2,330 (8.3%)1,850 (7.0%)
40 to 44 Years1,737 (6.2%)1,588 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years1,527 (5.4%)1,667 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years1,594 (5.7%)1,814 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years1,368 (4.9%)1,541 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years1,364 (4.9%)1,386 (5.3%)
65 to 69 Years916 (3.3%)1,162 (4.4%)
70 to 74 Years769 (2.7%)797 (3.0%)
75 to 79 Years469 (1.7%)694 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years135 (0.5%)318 (1.2%)
85 Years and over247 (0.9%)339 (1.3%)
Total28,042 (100.0%)26,316 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Plainfield

Median Family Size in Plainfield

The median family size in Plainfield is 3.66 persons per family, with single female/mother families (3,345 | 27.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.8 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,999 | 16.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.47 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Plainfield
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple6,774 (55.9%)3.64
Single Male/Father1,999 (16.5%)3.47
Single Female/Mother3,345 (27.6%)3.80
Total Families12,118 (100.0%)3.66

Median Household Size in Plainfield

The median household size in Plainfield is 3.23 persons per household, with single male/father households (1,999 | 12.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.25 persons per household. non-family households (4,341 | 26.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.35 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Plainfield
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple6,774 (41.2%)3.68
Single Male/Father1,999 (12.1%)4.25
Single Female/Mother3,345 (20.3%)4.14
Non-family4,341 (26.4%)1.35
Total Households16,459 (100.0%)3.23

Household Size by Marriage Status in Plainfield

Out of a total of 16,459 households in Plainfield, 12,118 (73.6%) are family households, while 4,341 (26.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,354, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,551.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Plainfield
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,551 (21.6%)
2-Person Households3,354 (20.4%)494 (3.0%)
3-Person Households2,612 (15.9%)7 (0.0%)
4-Person Households2,613 (15.9%)109 (0.7%)
5-Person Households1,551 (9.4%)151 (0.9%)
6-Person Households960 (5.8%)29 (0.2%)
7+ Person Households1,028 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total12,118 (73.6%)4,341 (26.4%)

Female Fertility in Plainfield

Fertility by Age in Plainfield

Average fertility rate in Plainfield is 78.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 99.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 56.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Plainfield
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years42 (4.1%)23.0
20 to 34 years570 (56.2%)99.0
35 to 50 years403 (39.7%)75.0
Total1,015 (100.0%)78.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Plainfield

41.0% of women with births (1,015) in Plainfield are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 45.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Plainfield
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years196 (34.4%)374 (65.6%)
35 to 50 years220 (54.6%)183 (45.4%)
Total416 (41.0%)599 (59.0%)

Fertility by Education in Plainfield

Average fertility rate in Plainfield is 78.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 102.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school represent 36.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Plainfield
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School369 (36.3%)80.0
High School Diploma320 (31.5%)102.0
College or Associate's Degree154 (15.2%)47.0
Bachelor's Degree120 (11.8%)91.0
Graduate Degree52 (5.1%)90.0
Total1,015 (100.0%)78.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Plainfield

59.0% of women with births in Plainfield are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 69.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Plainfield
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School135 (36.6%)234 (63.4%)
High School Diploma99 (30.9%)221 (69.1%)
College or Associate's Degree76 (49.3%)78 (50.6%)
Bachelor's Degree54 (45.0%)66 (55.0%)
Graduate Degree52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total416 (41.0%)599 (59.0%)

Income in Plainfield

Income Overview in Plainfield

Per Capita Income in Plainfield is $28,788, while median incomes of families and households are $74,415 and $70,712 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income54,358$28,788
Median Family Income12,118$74,415
Mean Family Income12,118$97,191
Median Household Income16,459$70,712
Mean Household Income16,459$92,401
Income Deficit12,118$9,868
Wage / Income Gap (%)54,35817.39%
Wage / Income Gap ($)54,35882.61¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index54,3580.42

Earnings by Sex in Plainfield

Average Earnings in Plainfield are $31,732, $34,396 for men and $28,414 for women, a difference of 17.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Plainfield
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male15,737 (54.3%)$34,396
Female13,232 (45.7%)$28,414
Total28,969 (100.0%)$31,732

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Plainfield

The most common earnings brackets in Plainfield are $100,000+ for men (1,472 | 9.3%) and $100,000+ for women (1,173 | 8.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Plainfield
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less456 (2.9%)556 (4.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999428 (2.7%)558 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499710 (4.5%)434 (3.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999352 (2.2%)492 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,499338 (2.1%)529 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999669 (4.3%)791 (6.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499487 (3.1%)437 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999490 (3.1%)455 (3.4%)
$20,000 to $22,499933 (5.9%)713 (5.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999679 (4.3%)786 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,158 (7.4%)1,132 (8.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,307 (8.3%)1,099 (8.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999723 (4.6%)747 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,024 (6.5%)707 (5.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999925 (5.9%)454 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $54,999564 (3.6%)479 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,264 (8.0%)431 (3.3%)
$65,000 to $74,999675 (4.3%)398 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,083 (6.9%)861 (6.5%)
$100,000+1,472 (9.3%)1,173 (8.9%)
Total15,737 (100.0%)13,232 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Plainfield

Average earnings in Plainfield are $41,319 for men and $32,263 for women, a difference of 21.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $89,375, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,183. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $80,417, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,326.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Plainfield
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$27,183$21,326
High School Diploma$38,922$31,435
College or Associate's Degree$46,795$34,750
Bachelor's Degree$56,262$50,160
Graduate Degree$89,375$80,417
Total$41,319$32,263

Family Income in Plainfield

Family Income Brackets in Plainfield

According to the Plainfield family income data, there are 2,339 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 109 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Plainfield
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003512.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991090.9%
$15,000 to $24,9999698.0%
$25,000 to $34,9998126.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991,51512.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992,33919.3%
$75,000 to $99,9991,57513.0%
$100,000 to $149,9992,25418.6%
$150,000 to $199,9991,1039.1%
$200,000+1,0668.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Plainfield

7+ person families (634 | 5.2%) account for the highest median family income in Plainfield with $119,769 per family, while 2-person families (3,849 | 31.8%) have the highest median income of $36,150 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Plainfield
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,849 (31.8%)$72,299
3-Person Families2,845 (23.5%)$68,547
4-Person Families2,528 (20.9%)$66,923
5-Person Families1,400 (11.6%)$75,703
6-Person Families862 (7.1%)$78,438
7+ Person Families634 (5.2%)$119,769
Total12,118 (100.0%)$74,415

Family Income by Number of Earners in Plainfield

The median family income in Plainfield is $74,415, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,452) having the highest median family income of $122,262, while families with 1 earner (3,753) have the lowest median family income of $43,115, accounting for 20.2% and 31.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Plainfield
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners861 (7.1%)$43,622
1 Earner3,753 (31.0%)$43,115
2 Earners5,052 (41.7%)$90,400
3+ Earners2,452 (20.2%)$122,262
Total12,118 (100.0%)$74,415

Household Income in Plainfield

Household Income Brackets in Plainfield

With 3,028 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Plainfield, accounting for 18.4% of all households. In contrast, only 411 households (2.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Plainfield
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006584.0%
$10,000 to $14,9994112.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991,1527.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991,1036.7%
$35,000 to $49,9992,27113.8%
$50,000 to $74,9993,02818.4%
$75,000 to $99,9992,22213.5%
$100,000 to $149,9992,88017.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991,3338.1%
$200,000+1,3998.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Plainfield

The median household income in Plainfield is $70,712, with the highest median household income of $94,293 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 6,126 households (37.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $50,984, with 401 households (2.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Plainfield
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years401 (2.4%)$50,984
25 to 44 Years6,325 (38.4%)$57,018
45 to 64 Years6,126 (37.2%)$94,293
65+ Years3,607 (21.9%)$68,005
Total16,459 (100.0%)$70,712

Poverty in Plainfield

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Plainfield

With 17.9% poverty level for males and 19.3% for females among the residents of Plainfield, 15 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 135 males (45.8%) and 78 females (35.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Plainfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years563 (29.0%)349 (17.9%)
5 Years223 (29.7%)78 (35.9%)
6 to 11 Years809 (29.0%)687 (31.9%)
12 to 14 Years143 (11.9%)354 (33.5%)
15 Years135 (45.8%)32 (7.2%)
16 and 17 Years307 (33.9%)237 (31.1%)
18 to 24 Years459 (15.5%)550 (21.7%)
25 to 34 Years252 (5.7%)842 (22.0%)
35 to 44 Years907 (22.3%)718 (20.9%)
45 to 54 Years492 (15.9%)476 (13.7%)
55 to 64 Years421 (15.5%)272 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years179 (10.8%)236 (12.4%)
75 Years and over45 (5.5%)174 (14.0%)
Total4,935 (17.9%)5,005 (19.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Plainfield

According to the poverty statistics in Plainfield, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.5% of males and 92.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Plainfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,379 (71.0%)1,603 (82.1%)
5 Years528 (70.3%)139 (64.1%)
6 to 11 Years1,979 (71.0%)1,466 (68.1%)
12 to 14 Years1,054 (88.0%)703 (66.5%)
15 Years160 (54.2%)415 (92.8%)
16 and 17 Years600 (66.1%)524 (68.9%)
18 to 24 Years2,509 (84.5%)1,986 (78.3%)
25 to 34 Years4,151 (94.3%)2,979 (78.0%)
35 to 44 Years3,158 (77.7%)2,717 (79.1%)
45 to 54 Years2,608 (84.1%)3,003 (86.3%)
55 to 64 Years2,288 (84.5%)2,645 (90.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,474 (89.2%)1,665 (87.6%)
75 Years and over770 (94.5%)1,073 (86.1%)
Total22,658 (82.1%)20,918 (80.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Plainfield

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Plainfield show that 8.8% or 595 of the total 6,774 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 51.1%, comprising of 48 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.7%, which includes 127 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Plainfield
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,343 (96.3%)127 (3.7%)
1 or 2 Children1,866 (86.0%)303 (14.0%)
3 or 4 Children924 (88.8%)117 (11.2%)
5 or more Children46 (48.9%)48 (51.1%)
Total6,179 (91.2%)595 (8.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Plainfield

According to the poverty data in Plainfield, 20.0% or 399 single-father households and 21.4% or 717 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (65.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Plainfield
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)71 (6.2%)
1 or 2 Children173 (17.9%)436 (27.0%)
3 or 4 Children201 (60.9%)189 (34.1%)
5 or more Children25 (100.0%)21 (65.6%)
Total399 (20.0%)717 (21.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Plainfield

The poverty data for Plainfield shows that 595 of the married-couple family households (8.8%) and 1,116 of the single-parent households (20.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 48 households (51.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 household (80.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Plainfield
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children127 (3.7%)71 (3.9%)
1 or 2 Children303 (14.0%)609 (23.6%)
3 or 4 Children117 (11.2%)390 (44.1%)
5 or more Children48 (51.1%)46 (80.7%)
Total595 (8.8%)1,116 (20.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Plainfield

Employment by Class of Employer in Plainfield

Among the 26,026 employed individuals in Plainfield, private company employees (20,500 | 78.8%), not-for-profit organizations (1,655 | 6.4%), and local government employees (1,171 | 4.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Plainfield
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees20,50078.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4971.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)9283.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,6556.4%
Local Government Employees1,1714.5%
State Government Employees7582.9%
Federal Government Employees5172.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total26,026100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Plainfield

According to the labor force statistics for Plainfield, out of the total population over 16 years of age (41,038), 72.1% or 29,588 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.3% or 3,048 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 88.1% or 3,966 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 36.8% or 428 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Plainfield
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,162 (40.2%)428 (36.8%)
20 to 24 Years3,622 (84.2%)583 (16.1%)
25 to 29 Years3,175 (85.1%)403 (12.7%)
30 to 34 Years3,966 (88.1%)531 (13.4%)
35 to 44 Years6,484 (86.4%)402 (6.2%)
45 to 54 Years5,552 (84.1%)444 (8.0%)
55 to 59 Years2,429 (83.5%)148 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years1,595 (58.0%)33 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,264 (34.7%)54 (4.3%)
75 Years and over350 (15.9%)9 (2.6%)
Total29,588 (72.1%)3,048 (10.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Plainfield

According to labor force statistics for Plainfield, 82.9% of individuals (23,211) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (27,999) are in the labor force, with 8.5% or 1,973 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.4% or 5,367 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.2% or 601 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Plainfield
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6,016 (81.4%)510 (6.9%)
High School Diploma6,457 (78.5%)814 (9.9%)
College / Associate Degree5,365 (85.0%)707 (11.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,367 (88.4%)346 (5.7%)
Total23,211 (82.9%)2,380 (8.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Plainfield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Plainfield are Management (1,959 | 7.4%), Community & Social Service (1,736 | 6.5%), Education Instruction & Library (1,000 | 3.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (873 | 3.3%), and Business & Financial (862 | 3.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Plainfield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Plainfield, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (70.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (82.9%), Health Technologists (81.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Plainfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Management933 (47.6%)1,026 (52.4%)
Business & Financial454 (52.7%)408 (47.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science668 (76.5%)205 (23.5%)
Computers & Mathematics304 (70.7%)126 (29.3%)
Architecture & Engineering273 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science91 (53.5%)79 (46.5%)
Community & Social Service 496 (28.6%)1,240 (71.4%)
Education, Arts & Media129 (31.4%)282 (68.6%)
Legal Services & Support70 (55.6%)56 (44.4%)
Education Instruction & Library171 (17.1%)829 (82.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment126 (63.3%)73 (36.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating169 (22.5%)581 (77.5%)
Health Technologists92 (19.0%)392 (81.0%)
Total (Category)2,720 (44.0%)3,460 (56.0%)
Total (Overall)14,637 (55.2%)11,891 (44.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Plainfield are Cleaning & Maintenance (2,629 | 9.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (1,069 | 4.0%), Healthcare Support (811 | 3.1%), Security & Protection (694 | 2.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (568 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Plainfield

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Plainfield, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (70.6%), Security & Protection (67.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (66.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (94.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (55.9%), and Personal Care & Service (51.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Plainfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support44 (5.4%)767 (94.6%)
Security & Protection465 (67.0%)229 (33.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention401 (70.6%)167 (29.4%)
Law Enforcement64 (50.8%)62 (49.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving471 (44.1%)598 (55.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,736 (66.0%)893 (34.0%)
Personal Care & Service215 (48.3%)230 (51.7%)
Total (Category)2,931 (51.9%)2,717 (48.1%)
Total (Overall)14,637 (55.2%)11,891 (44.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Plainfield are Office & Administration (2,461 | 9.3%), and Sales & Related (2,383 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Plainfield

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Plainfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,116 (46.8%)1,267 (53.2%)
Office & Administration696 (28.3%)1,765 (71.7%)
Total (Category)1,812 (37.4%)3,032 (62.6%)
Total (Overall)14,637 (55.2%)11,891 (44.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Plainfield are Construction & Extraction (2,552 | 9.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (773 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (46 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Plainfield

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Plainfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction2,392 (93.7%)160 (6.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair773 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)3,165 (93.9%)206 (6.1%)
Total (Overall)14,637 (55.2%)11,891 (44.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Plainfield are Production (2,625 | 9.9%), Material Moving (2,294 | 8.6%), and Transportation (1,566 | 5.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Plainfield

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Plainfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,514 (57.7%)1,111 (42.3%)
Transportation1,406 (89.8%)160 (10.2%)
Material Moving1,089 (47.5%)1,205 (52.5%)
Total (Category)4,009 (61.8%)2,476 (38.2%)
Total (Overall)14,637 (55.2%)11,891 (44.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Plainfield

Employment Industries in Plainfield

The major employment industries in Plainfield include Transportation & Warehousing (3,196 | 12.0%), Construction (2,923 | 11.0%), Manufacturing (2,850 | 10.7%), Retail Trade (2,802 | 10.6%), and Administrative & Support (2,695 | 10.2%).
Employment Industries in Plainfield

Employment Industries by Sex in Plainfield

The Plainfield industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Construction (92.8%), and Utilities (87.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.3%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (76.3%), and Educational Services (73.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Plainfield
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting14 (23.7%)45 (76.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,714 (92.8%)209 (7.1%)
Manufacturing1,400 (49.1%)1,450 (50.9%)
Wholesale Trade547 (52.6%)492 (47.3%)
Retail Trade1,655 (59.1%)1,147 (40.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,947 (60.9%)1,249 (39.1%)
Utilities274 (87.0%)41 (13.0%)
Information353 (65.1%)189 (34.9%)
Finance & Insurance329 (40.9%)475 (59.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing311 (60.6%)202 (39.4%)
Professional & Scientific461 (56.3%)358 (43.7%)
Enterprise Management58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support1,785 (66.2%)910 (33.8%)
Educational Services451 (26.5%)1,254 (73.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance556 (20.7%)2,130 (79.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation254 (79.4%)66 (20.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services432 (37.3%)725 (62.7%)
Public Administration561 (59.3%)385 (40.7%)
Total14,637 (55.2%)11,891 (44.8%)

Education in Plainfield

School Enrollment in Plainfield

The most common levels of schooling among the 14,538 students in Plainfield are elementary school (3,222 | 22.2%), middle school (3,126 | 21.5%), and high school (2,920 | 20.1%).
School Enrollment in Plainfield
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,2788.8%
Kindergarten1,4109.7%
Elementary School3,22222.2%
Middle School3,12621.5%
High School2,92020.1%
College / Undergraduate2,20615.2%
Graduate / Professional3762.6%
Total14,538100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Plainfield

Out of a total of 14,538 students who are enrolled in schools in Plainfield, 669 (4.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 13,869 (95.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 199 (38.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,757 (98.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Plainfield
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,090 (92.8%)85 (7.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old4,349 (98.3%)75 (1.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,757 (98.5%)59 (1.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,166 (95.5%)102 (4.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds591 (92.6%)47 (7.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,114 (92.4%)91 (7.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds477 (97.4%)13 (2.6%)
35 Years and over323 (61.9%)199 (38.1%)
Total13,869 (95.4%)669 (4.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Plainfield

Business (1,933 | 23.4%), education (967 | 11.7%), science & technology (716 | 8.7%), arts & humanities (657 | 8.0%), and psychology (484 | 5.9%) are the most common fields of study among 8,257 individuals in Plainfield who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Plainfield
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4745.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2983.6%
Physical & Health Sciences3674.4%
Psychology4845.9%
Social Sciences4735.7%
Engineering3043.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies770.9%
Science & Technology7168.7%
Business1,93323.4%
Education96711.7%
Literature & Languages2783.4%
Liberal Arts & History4335.2%
Visual & Performing Arts3264.0%
Communications4705.7%
Arts & Humanities6578.0%
Total8,257100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Plainfield

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Plainfield

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Plainfield are males with 2 vehicles (4,606, accounting for 31.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,327, making up 40.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Plainfield
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,494 (10.3%)1,048 (9.1%)
1 Vehicle4,396 (30.4%)3,689 (32.2%)
2 Vehicles4,606 (31.9%)3,327 (29.0%)
3 Vehicles2,220 (15.4%)2,009 (17.5%)
4 Vehicles796 (5.5%)872 (7.6%)
5 or more Vehicles940 (6.5%)508 (4.4%)
Total14,452 (100.0%)11,453 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Plainfield

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Plainfield are 30 to 34 minutes (3,686 commuters, 15.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (3,264 commuters, 13.4%), and 15 to 19 minutes (3,154 commuters, 12.9%).
Commute Time in Plainfield
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3681.5%
5 to 9 Minutes1,4155.8%
10 to 14 Minutes2,73811.2%
15 to 19 Minutes3,15412.9%
20 to 24 Minutes3,26413.4%
25 to 29 Minutes2,0718.5%
30 to 34 Minutes3,68615.1%
35 to 39 Minutes1,0684.4%
40 to 44 Minutes1,7227.0%
45 to 59 Minutes1,9458.0%
60 to 89 Minutes1,8657.6%
90 or more Minutes1,1434.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Plainfield

The most common commute times in Plainfield are 30 to 34 minutes (2,116 commuters, 15.3%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (1,803 commuters, 17.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Plainfield
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes229 (1.7%)139 (1.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes816 (5.9%)599 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,095 (7.9%)1,643 (15.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,876 (13.6%)1,278 (12.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,461 (10.6%)1,803 (17.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes986 (7.1%)1,085 (10.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,116 (15.3%)1,570 (14.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes693 (5.0%)375 (3.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,396 (10.1%)326 (3.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,022 (7.4%)923 (8.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,469 (10.6%)396 (3.7%)
90 or more Minutes682 (4.9%)461 (4.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Plainfield

The most frequent times of departure to work in Plainfield are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,505, 18.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,833, 17.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Plainfield
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM978 (7.1%)458 (4.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM830 (6.0%)223 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,070 (7.7%)414 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,392 (17.3%)1,240 (11.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,233 (8.9%)840 (7.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,505 (18.1%)1,833 (17.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM652 (4.7%)985 (9.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,493 (10.8%)944 (8.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM242 (1.8%)466 (4.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM724 (5.2%)794 (7.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM206 (1.5%)568 (5.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)126 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM848 (6.1%)1,049 (9.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM668 (4.8%)658 (6.2%)
Total13,841 (100.0%)10,598 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Plainfield

Occupancy by Ownership in Plainfield

Of the total 16,459 dwellings in Plainfield, owner-occupied units account for 7,254 (44.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 9,205 (55.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Plainfield
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units7,25444.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9,20555.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units16,459100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Plainfield

Occupancy by Household Size in Plainfield
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,55121.6%
2-Person Household3,84823.4%
3-Person Household2,61915.9%
4+ Person Household6,44139.1%
Total Housing Units16,459100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Plainfield

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Plainfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,370 (38.6%)2,181 (61.4%)
2-Person Household2,452 (63.7%)1,396 (36.3%)
3-Person Household1,282 (48.9%)1,337 (51.0%)
4+ Person Household2,150 (33.4%)4,291 (66.6%)
Total Housing Units7,254 (44.1%)9,205 (55.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Plainfield

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Plainfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School532 (14.6%)3,117 (85.4%)
High School Diploma1,663 (35.5%)3,016 (64.5%)
College/Associate Degree2,062 (50.9%)1,988 (49.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,997 (73.4%)1,084 (26.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Plainfield

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Plainfield
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,19519.4%
35 to 44 Years3,53121.4%
45 to 54 Years3,16519.2%
55 to 64 Years2,96118.0%
65 to 74 Years2,18613.3%
75 to 84 Years1,1196.8%
85 Years and Over3021.8%
Total16,459100.0%

Housing Finances in Plainfield

Median Income by Occupancy in Plainfield

Median Income by Occupancy in Plainfield
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied7,254 (44.1%)$118,657
Renter-Occupied9,205 (55.9%)$49,121
Average16,459 (100.0%)$70,712

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Plainfield

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Plainfield
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00041 (0.6%)246 (2.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999111 (1.5%)261 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99939 (0.5%)379 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99983 (1.1%)443 (4.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99936 (0.5%)584 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999226 (3.1%)869 (9.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999339 (4.7%)1,939 (21.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,082 (14.9%)1,940 (21.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999967 (13.3%)1,254 (13.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,950 (26.9%)924 (10.0%)
$150,000 or more2,380 (32.8%)366 (4.0%)
Total7,254 (100.0%)9,205 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Plainfield

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Plainfield
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30079 (1.1%)173 (1.9%)
$300 to $49995 (1.3%)544 (5.9%)
$500 to $799145 (2.0%)358 (3.9%)
$800 to $999188 (2.6%)214 (2.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,078 (14.9%)2,921 (31.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,112 (15.3%)3,077 (33.4%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,674 (23.1%)1,264 (13.7%)
$2,500 to $2,999948 (13.1%)344 (3.7%)
$3,000 or more1,935 (26.7%)254 (2.8%)
Total7,254 (100.0%)9,205 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Plainfield

Housing Structures in Plainfield

Housing Structures in Plainfield
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached7,26744.2%
Single Unit, Attached5273.2%
2 Unit Apartments2,61315.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,05112.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,0056.1%
10 or more Apartments2,91017.7%
Mobile Home / Other860.5%
Total16,459100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Plainfield

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Plainfield
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached6,282 (86.5%)985 (13.6%)
Single Unit, Attached234 (44.4%)293 (55.6%)
2 Unit Apartments495 (18.9%)2,118 (81.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments161 (7.9%)1,890 (92.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments44 (4.4%)961 (95.6%)
10 or more Apartments38 (1.3%)2,872 (98.7%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)86 (100.0%)
Total7,254 (44.1%)9,205 (55.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Plainfield

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Plainfield
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room33 (0.4%)1,060 (11.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms72 (1.0%)2,029 (22.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,453 (20.0%)4,603 (50.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,017 (41.6%)1,282 (13.9%)
8 or more Rooms2,679 (36.9%)231 (2.5%)
Total7,254 (100.0%)9,205 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Plainfield

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Plainfield
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas6,255 (86.2%)6,531 (71.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas158 (2.2%)61 (0.7%)
Electricity397 (5.5%)2,287 (24.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene406 (5.6%)139 (1.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels22 (0.3%)59 (0.6%)
No Fuel Used16 (0.2%)128 (1.4%)
Total7,254 (100.0%)9,205 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Plainfield

Household Vehicle Usage in Plainfield
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle206 (2.8%)2,100 (22.8%)
1 Vehicle2,153 (29.7%)4,272 (46.4%)
2 Vehicles2,527 (34.8%)2,119 (23.0%)
3 or more Vehicles2,368 (32.6%)714 (7.8%)
Total7,254 (100.0%)9,205 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Plainfield

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Plainfield

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,7645,490
Median Property Value$325,400$357,200
Median Household Income$94,107$1,844
Monthly Housing Costs$1,252$1,912
Real Estate Taxes$9,885$36

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Plainfield

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Plainfield
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00054 (3.1%)102 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $99,9997 (0.4%)45 (0.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999715 (40.5%)1,501 (27.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999669 (37.9%)2,851 (51.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999215 (12.2%)765 (13.9%)
$750,000 to $999,99954 (3.1%)206 (3.7%)
$1,000,000 or more50 (2.8%)20 (0.4%)
Total1,764 (100.0%)5,490 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Plainfield

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Plainfield
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00059 (3.3%)165 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99947 (2.7%)93 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99948 (2.7%)111 (2.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999140 (7.9%)178 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999430 (24.4%)199 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999189 (10.7%)652 (11.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999315 (17.9%)778 (14.2%)
$150,000 or more536 (30.4%)1,635 (29.8%)
Total1,764 (100.0%)5,490 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Plainfield

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Plainfield
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x501 (28.4%)124,315 (2,264.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x322 (18.2%)1,307 (23.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x253 (14.3%)1,704 (31.0%)
4.0x or more688 (39.0%)800 (14.6%)
Total1,764 (100.0%)5,490 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Plainfield

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Plainfield
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80011 (0.6%)17 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,49972 (4.1%)93 (1.7%)
$800 to $1,4991,630 (92.4%)318 (5.8%)
Total1,764 (100.0%)5,490 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Plainfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plainfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plainfield
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years4,561 (87.7%)641 (12.3%)
6 to 18 Years8,942 (86.1%)1,444 (13.9%)
19 to 25 Years3,441 (63.0%)2,021 (37.0%)
26 to 34 Years4,457 (58.1%)3,214 (41.9%)
35 to 44 Years3,941 (52.5%)3,561 (47.5%)
45 to 54 Years4,659 (71.1%)1,897 (28.9%)
55 to 64 Years4,568 (81.2%)1,058 (18.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,445 (96.9%)109 (3.1%)
75 Years and older2,041 (99.0%)21 (1.0%)
Total40,055 (74.2%)13,966 (25.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Plainfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Plainfield
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born4,561 (87.7%)641 (12.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen8,942 (86.1%)1,444 (13.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,441 (63.0%)2,021 (37.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Plainfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Plainfield
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,485 (71.4%)1,398 (28.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9997,111 (66.4%)3,593 (33.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,298 (64.7%)3,431 (35.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,544 (69.9%)2,384 (30.1%)
$100,000 and over16,848 (84.7%)3,041 (15.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plainfield

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Plainfield
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,455 (66.4%)1,144 (22.0%)
6 to 18 Years6,631 (63.8%)2,630 (25.3%)
19 to 25 Years1,385 (25.4%)2,155 (39.5%)
25 to 34 Years1,182 (15.4%)3,428 (44.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,126 (15.0%)2,874 (38.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,068 (16.3%)3,860 (58.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,359 (24.2%)3,331 (59.2%)
65 to 74 Years3,188 (89.7%)1,681 (47.3%)
75 Years and over2,010 (97.5%)1,001 (48.5%)
Total21,404 (39.6%)22,104 (40.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Plainfield

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Plainfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years41 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years398 (6.6%)219 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years401 (5.4%)191 (3.0%)
35 to 64 Years509 (5.2%)751 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years365 (22.1%)438 (23.0%)
75 Years and over251 (30.8%)676 (54.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Plainfield

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Plainfield: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years41 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years99 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)19 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years98 (1.0%)49 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years75 (4.5%)35 (1.8%)
75 Years and over162 (19.9%)134 (10.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Plainfield: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years41 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years32 (0.5%)90 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years305 (4.2%)23 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years206 (2.1%)123 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years109 (6.6%)83 (4.4%)
75 Years and over80 (9.8%)162 (13.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Plainfield: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years210 (3.5%)129 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years120 (1.6%)141 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years165 (1.7%)142 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years123 (7.4%)90 (4.7%)
75 Years and over54 (6.6%)145 (11.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Plainfield: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years85 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years113 (1.1%)547 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years222 (13.4%)276 (14.5%)
75 Years and over157 (19.3%)565 (45.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Plainfield: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years85 (1.4%)6 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years25 (0.3%)8 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years19 (0.2%)154 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years199 (12.0%)80 (4.2%)
75 Years and over64 (7.9%)256 (20.5%)

Technology Access in Plainfield

Computing Device Access in Plainfield

Computing Device Access in Plainfield
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop11,04067.1%
Smartphone14,64389.0%
Tablet9,14355.5%
No Computing Device9585.8%
Total16,459100.0%

Internet Access in Plainfield

Internet Access in Plainfield
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet230.1%
Broadband Home12,81277.8%
Cellular Data Only1,2377.5%
Satellite Internet8024.9%
No Internet1,3948.5%
Total16,459100.0%

Plainfield Summary

Plainfield is a city located in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 49,808, making it the 15th largest municipality in New Jersey. Plainfield is known for its diverse population and vibrant culture.

History

The area now known as Plainfield was originally inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 17th century. The area was originally part of Elizabethtown, which was founded in 1664. In 1741, the area was officially incorporated as Plainfield Township.
In 1847, the township was divided into two parts, with the northern part becoming Fanwood Township and the southern part becoming Plainfield Township. In 1857, Plainfield Township was reincorporated as a town. In 1869, the town was reincorporated as a city.

Geography

Plainfield is located at 40°37'14" North, 74°23'45" West (40.620556, -74.395833). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13.4 km2), all of which is land.
The city is located in the Raritan Valley region of New Jersey. It is bordered by North Plainfield to the north, Scotch Plains to the east, Edison to the south, and Westfield to the west.

Economy

Plainfield's economy is largely based on the service industry. The city is home to a variety of businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services. The city is also home to several corporate headquarters, including the headquarters of the Plainfield-based company, PSE&G.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 49,808 people, 19,919 households, and 11,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 9,541.3 people per square mile (3,689.2/km2). There were 21,845 housing units at an average density of 4,212.3 per square mile (1,621.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 44.2% White, 33.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 8.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 9.3% from other races, and 4.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.2% of the population.
There were 19,919 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.2% were married couples living together, 22.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,919, and the median income for a family was $50,817. Males had a median income of $37,845 versus $31,845 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,945. About 11.3% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.2% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Plainfield?
Total Population of Plainfield is 54,358.
What is the Total Male Population of Plainfield?
Total Male Population of Plainfield is 28,042.
What is the Total Female Population of Plainfield?
Total Female Population of Plainfield is 26,316.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Plainfield?
There are 106.56 Males per 100 Females in Plainfield.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Plainfield?
There are 93.84 Females per 100 Males in Plainfield.
What is the Median Population Age in Plainfield?
Median Population Age in Plainfield is 33.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Plainfield
Average Family Size in Plainfield is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Plainfield
Average Household Size in Plainfield is 3.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Plainfield?
Per Capita income in Plainfield is $28,788.
What is the Median Family Income in Plainfield?
Median Family Income in Plainfield is $74,415.
What is the Median Household income in Plainfield?
Median Household Income in Plainfield is $70,712.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Plainfield?
Income or Wage Gap in Plainfield is 17.4%.
Women in Plainfield earn 82.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Plainfield?
Family Income Deficit in Plainfield is $9,868.
Families that are below poverty line in Plainfield earn $9,868 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Plainfield?
Inequality or Gini Index in Plainfield is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Plainfield?
There are 29,588 People in the Labor Forcein in Plainfield.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Plainfield?
72.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Plainfield.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Plainfield?
Unemployment Rate in Plainfield is 10.3%.