Plainfield, IN

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Plainfield Overview

35,078
TOTAL POPULATION
18,608
MALE POPULATION
16,470
FEMALE POPULATION
112.98
MALES / 100 FEMALES
88.51
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$41,433
PER CAPITA INCOME
$90,488
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$77,249
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$15,213
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
18,098
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Plainfield Zip Codes

Plainfield Area Codes

Race in Plainfield

The most populous races in Plainfield are White / Caucasian (26,339 | 75.1%), Black / African American (3,307 | 9.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (2,313 | 6.6%).
Race in Plainfield
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,2636.5%
Black / African American3,3079.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific180.1%
Hispanic or Latino2,3136.6%
Native / Alaskan1110.3%
White / Caucasian26,33975.1%
Two or more Races2,2756.5%
Some other Race7652.2%
Total35,078100.0%

Ancestry in Plainfield

The most populous ancestries reported in Plainfield are American (5,973 | 17.0%), German (4,299 | 12.3%), English (3,300 | 9.4%), Irish (2,642 | 7.5%), and Thai (1,381 | 3.9%), together accounting for 50.2% of all Plainfield residents.
Ancestry in Plainfield
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1940.5%
Alsatian70.0%
American5,97317.0%
Apache40.0%
Arab1140.3%
Argentinean630.2%
Austrian520.2%
Belgian690.2%
Bhutanese650.2%
Bolivian200.1%
Brazilian140.0%
British880.3%
Burmese70.0%
Central American2800.8%
Cherokee30.0%
Colombian110.0%
Creek40.0%
Croatian160.1%
Czech50.0%
Danish40.0%
Delaware550.2%
Dominican80.0%
Dutch2320.7%
Eastern European1160.3%
Egyptian590.2%
English3,3009.4%
Ethiopian6141.8%
European4791.4%
Filipino480.1%
Finnish540.2%
French4211.2%
French Canadian250.1%
German4,29912.3%
Greek1000.3%
Guatemalan400.1%
Haitian290.1%
Honduran240.1%
Hungarian1630.5%
Indian (Asian)2630.7%
Indonesian10.0%
Irish2,6427.5%
Italian6221.8%
Jamaican210.1%
Korean1770.5%
Laotian1440.4%
Lebanese70.0%
Lithuanian330.1%
Macedonian2090.6%
Malaysian450.1%
Mexican1,2363.5%
Moroccan480.1%
Nicaraguan170.1%
Nigerian1610.5%
Northern European250.1%
Norwegian1040.3%
Panamanian730.2%
Polish5231.5%
Portuguese250.1%
Puerto Rican790.2%
Romanian1720.5%
Russian900.3%
Salvadoran1260.4%
Samoan180.1%
Scandinavian150.0%
Scotch-Irish2820.8%
Scottish5731.6%
Slavic280.1%
Slovak430.1%
Slovene640.2%
South American1220.4%
Spaniard4531.3%
Sri Lankan1570.4%
Subsaharan African1,0022.9%
Swedish1030.3%
Swiss270.1%
Syrian70.0%
Thai1,3813.9%
Ukrainian310.1%
Venezuelan280.1%
Welsh1080.3%
West Indian170.1%
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Immigrants in Plainfield

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Plainfield came from Asia (1,528 | 4.4%), Africa (936 | 2.7%), South Central Asia (826 | 2.4%), Latin America (699 | 2.0%), and Eastern Africa (660 | 1.9%), together accounting for 13.3% of all Plainfield residents.
Immigrants in Plainfield
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa9362.7%
Argentina400.1%
Asia1,5284.4%
Brazil220.1%
Canada80.0%
Caribbean1010.3%
Central America4721.3%
China1850.5%
Colombia110.0%
Congo1080.3%
Dominican Republic20.0%
Eastern Africa6601.9%
Eastern Asia2020.6%
Eastern Europe130.0%
Eritrea460.1%
Ethiopia6141.8%
Europe2000.6%
Germany120.0%
Guatemala390.1%
Haiti780.2%
Honduras240.1%
India6281.8%
Jamaica210.1%
Japan100.0%
Korea70.0%
Kuwait300.1%
Laos20.0%
Latin America6992.0%
Mexico3361.0%
Middle Africa1080.3%
Nigeria990.3%
Pakistan1980.6%
Panama730.2%
Philippines2730.8%
Russia130.0%
South Africa290.1%
South America1260.4%
South Central Asia8262.4%
South Eastern Asia4701.3%
Southern Europe1750.5%
Spain1750.5%
Taiwan510.2%
Venezuela530.2%
Vietnam1440.4%
Western Africa990.3%
Western Asia300.1%
Western Europe120.0%
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Sex and Age in Plainfield

Sex and Age in Plainfield

The most populous age groups in Plainfield are 20 to 24 Years (1,694 | 9.1%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (1,478 | 9.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Plainfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years969 (5.2%)706 (4.3%)
5 to 9 Years1,104 (5.9%)1,333 (8.1%)
10 to 14 Years1,068 (5.7%)1,022 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years1,216 (6.5%)914 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Years1,694 (9.1%)904 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Years1,548 (8.3%)1,223 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years1,330 (7.1%)1,073 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years1,425 (7.7%)1,242 (7.5%)
40 to 44 Years1,539 (8.3%)1,478 (9.0%)
45 to 49 Years1,088 (5.9%)952 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years1,247 (6.7%)749 (4.5%)
55 to 59 Years1,188 (6.4%)922 (5.6%)
60 to 64 Years874 (4.7%)961 (5.8%)
65 to 69 Years812 (4.4%)869 (5.3%)
70 to 74 Years527 (2.8%)475 (2.9%)
75 to 79 Years422 (2.3%)810 (4.9%)
80 to 84 Years438 (2.4%)373 (2.3%)
85 Years and over119 (0.6%)464 (2.8%)
Total18,608 (100.0%)16,470 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Plainfield

Median Family Size in Plainfield

The median family size in Plainfield is 3.04 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,579 | 17.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.09 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (649 | 7.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.48 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Plainfield
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple6,606 (74.8%)3.08
Single Male/Father649 (7.3%)2.48
Single Female/Mother1,579 (17.9%)3.09
Total Families8,834 (100.0%)3.04

Median Household Size in Plainfield

The median household size in Plainfield is 2.55 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,579 | 12.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.33 persons per household. non-family households (3,994 | 31.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Plainfield
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple6,606 (51.5%)3.10
Single Male/Father649 (5.1%)2.96
Single Female/Mother1,579 (12.3%)3.33
Non-family3,994 (31.1%)1.26
Total Households12,828 (100.0%)2.55

Household Size by Marriage Status in Plainfield

Out of a total of 12,828 households in Plainfield, 8,834 (68.9%) are family households, while 3,994 (31.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,624, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,160.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Plainfield
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,160 (24.6%)
2-Person Households3,624 (28.2%)729 (5.7%)
3-Person Households1,946 (15.2%)41 (0.3%)
4-Person Households1,763 (13.7%)64 (0.5%)
5-Person Households1,288 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households177 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households36 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,834 (68.9%)3,994 (31.1%)

Female Fertility in Plainfield

Fertility by Age in Plainfield

Average fertility rate in Plainfield is 79.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 121.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 61.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Plainfield
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years36 (5.8%)39.0
20 to 34 years387 (61.8%)121.0
35 to 50 years203 (32.4%)53.0
Total626 (100.0%)79.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Plainfield

62.0% of women with births (626) 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 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Plainfield
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years185 (47.8%)202 (52.2%)
35 to 50 years203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total388 (62.0%)238 (38.0%)

Fertility by Education in Plainfield

Average fertility rate in Plainfield is 79.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 259.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 35.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Plainfield
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School38 (6.1%)32.0
High School Diploma102 (16.3%)66.0
College or Associate's Degree153 (24.4%)68.0
Bachelor's Degree110 (17.6%)53.0
Graduate Degree223 (35.6%)259.0
Total626 (100.0%)79.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Plainfield

38.0% of women with births in Plainfield are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 94.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Plainfield
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School2 (5.3%)36 (94.7%)
High School Diploma34 (33.3%)68 (66.7%)
College or Associate's Degree19 (12.4%)134 (87.6%)
Bachelor's Degree110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree223 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total388 (62.0%)238 (38.0%)

Income in Plainfield

Income Overview in Plainfield

Per Capita Income in Plainfield is $41,433, while median incomes of families and households are $90,488 and $77,249 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income35,078$41,433
Median Family Income8,834$90,488
Mean Family Income8,834$128,149
Median Household Income12,828$77,249
Mean Household Income12,828$109,271
Income Deficit8,834$15,213
Wage / Income Gap (%)35,07823.48%
Wage / Income Gap ($)35,07876.52¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index35,0780.46

Earnings by Sex in Plainfield

Average Earnings in Plainfield are $42,439, $48,930 for men and $37,443 for women, a difference of 23.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Plainfield
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male10,499 (54.5%)$48,930
Female8,748 (45.5%)$37,443
Total19,247 (100.0%)$42,439

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Plainfield

The most common earnings brackets in Plainfield are $100,000+ for men (1,630 | 15.5%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (866 | 9.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Plainfield
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less355 (3.4%)559 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $4,999179 (1.7%)222 (2.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499174 (1.7%)290 (3.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999312 (3.0%)236 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,499176 (1.7%)207 (2.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999319 (3.0%)180 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499262 (2.5%)154 (1.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999218 (2.1%)342 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $22,499192 (1.8%)226 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,999178 (1.7%)246 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999737 (7.0%)618 (7.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999509 (4.9%)705 (8.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999731 (7.0%)720 (8.2%)
$40,000 to $44,999591 (5.6%)380 (4.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999391 (3.7%)866 (9.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999668 (6.4%)443 (5.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,121 (10.7%)588 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999587 (5.6%)498 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,169 (11.1%)545 (6.2%)
$100,000+1,630 (15.5%)723 (8.3%)
Total10,499 (100.0%)8,748 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Plainfield

Average earnings in Plainfield are $55,481 for men and $42,234 for women, a difference of 23.9%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $75,123, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $43,465. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $73,621, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $34,202.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Plainfield
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$55,732$45,174
High School Diploma$43,465$36,540
College or Associate's Degree$48,916$34,202
Bachelor's Degree$75,123$49,191
Graduate Degree$74,787$73,621
Total$55,481$42,234

Family Income in Plainfield

Family Income Brackets in Plainfield

According to the Plainfield family income data, there are 1,943 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 9 families (0.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Plainfield
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001591.8%
$10,000 to $14,99990.1%
$15,000 to $24,9992122.4%
$25,000 to $34,9994595.2%
$35,000 to $49,9997078.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991,94322.0%
$75,000 to $99,9991,50217.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991,67018.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991,25414.2%
$200,000+91910.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Plainfield

7+ person families (36 | 0.4%) account for the highest median family income in Plainfield with $212,632 per family, while 2-person families (3,941 | 44.6%) have the highest median income of $38,698 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Plainfield
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,941 (44.6%)$77,397
3-Person Families1,796 (20.3%)$89,565
4-Person Families1,754 (19.9%)$126,141
5-Person Families1,169 (13.2%)$111,481
6-Person Families138 (1.6%)$136,630
7+ Person Families36 (0.4%)$212,632
Total8,834 (100.0%)$90,488

Family Income by Number of Earners in Plainfield

The median family income in Plainfield is $90,488, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,143) having the highest median family income of $136,445, while families with no earners (1,246) have the lowest median family income of $63,022, accounting for 12.9% and 14.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Plainfield
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,246 (14.1%)$63,022
1 Earner2,249 (25.5%)$64,990
2 Earners4,196 (47.5%)$102,000
3+ Earners1,143 (12.9%)$136,445
Total8,834 (100.0%)$90,488

Household Income in Plainfield

Household Income Brackets in Plainfield

With 2,835 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Plainfield, accounting for 22.1% of all households. In contrast, only 295 households (2.3%) 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 $10,0004233.3%
$10,000 to $14,9992952.3%
$15,000 to $24,9996034.7%
$25,000 to $34,9998346.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991,1809.2%
$50,000 to $74,9992,83522.1%
$75,000 to $99,9992,02715.8%
$100,000 to $149,9992,24517.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991,36010.6%
$200,000+1,0398.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Plainfield

The median household income in Plainfield is $77,249, with the highest median household income of $92,169 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,242 households (33.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $60,074, with 3,225 households (25.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Plainfield
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years664 (5.2%)$64,815
25 to 44 Years4,697 (36.6%)$87,522
45 to 64 Years4,242 (33.1%)$92,169
65+ Years3,225 (25.1%)$60,074
Total12,828 (100.0%)$77,249

Poverty in Plainfield

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Plainfield

With 6.4% poverty level for males and 7.3% for females among the residents of Plainfield, 5 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 27 males (25.5%) and 349 females (15.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Plainfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years113 (11.7%)39 (5.5%)
5 Years27 (25.5%)38 (13.2%)
6 to 11 Years145 (11.2%)153 (9.0%)
12 to 14 Years36 (4.9%)5 (1.4%)
15 Years18 (8.8%)6 (3.5%)
16 and 17 Years99 (21.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years96 (4.9%)85 (7.6%)
25 to 34 Years98 (4.2%)349 (15.2%)
35 to 44 Years136 (6.1%)88 (3.2%)
45 to 54 Years31 (1.7%)79 (4.7%)
55 to 64 Years119 (6.5%)203 (10.8%)
65 to 74 Years89 (6.7%)28 (2.1%)
75 Years and over34 (3.7%)119 (7.5%)
Total1,041 (6.4%)1,192 (7.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Plainfield

According to the poverty statistics in Plainfield, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.4% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Plainfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years856 (88.3%)667 (94.5%)
5 Years79 (74.5%)251 (86.9%)
6 to 11 Years1,147 (88.8%)1,544 (91.0%)
12 to 14 Years693 (95.1%)364 (98.6%)
15 Years186 (91.2%)166 (96.5%)
16 and 17 Years365 (78.7%)531 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,884 (95.2%)1,030 (92.4%)
25 to 34 Years2,228 (95.8%)1,947 (84.8%)
35 to 44 Years2,103 (93.9%)2,632 (96.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,844 (98.4%)1,615 (95.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,724 (93.5%)1,673 (89.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,246 (93.3%)1,316 (97.9%)
75 Years and over896 (96.3%)1,463 (92.5%)
Total15,251 (93.6%)15,199 (92.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Plainfield

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Plainfield show that 2.9% or 191 of the total 6,606 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 17.4%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.0%, which includes 34 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Plainfield
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,393 (99.0%)34 (1.0%)
1 or 2 Children2,191 (97.5%)57 (2.5%)
3 or 4 Children812 (89.4%)96 (10.6%)
5 or more Children19 (82.6%)4 (17.4%)
Total6,415 (97.1%)191 (2.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Plainfield

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Plainfield
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)9 (1.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)26 (3.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)85 (43.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)125 (7.9%)

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

The poverty data for Plainfield shows that 191 of the married-couple family households (2.9%) and 125 of the single-parent households (5.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (17.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Plainfield
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children34 (1.0%)9 (1.1%)
1 or 2 Children57 (2.5%)26 (2.2%)
3 or 4 Children96 (10.6%)85 (36.0%)
5 or more Children4 (17.4%)5 (100.0%)
Total191 (2.9%)125 (5.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Plainfield

Employment by Class of Employer in Plainfield

Among the 16,986 employed individuals in Plainfield, private company employees (12,440 | 73.2%), not-for-profit organizations (1,508 | 8.9%), and local government employees (953 | 5.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Plainfield
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees12,44073.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3171.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4942.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,5088.9%
Local Government Employees9535.6%
State Government Employees8384.9%
Federal Government Employees3732.2%
Unpaid Family Workers630.4%
Total16,986100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Plainfield

According to the labor force statistics for Plainfield, out of the total population over 16 years of age (28,500), 63.5% or 18,098 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 615 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 85.4% or 3,447 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.7% or 188 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Plainfield
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years619 (35.3%)25 (4.0%)
20 to 24 Years2,164 (83.3%)188 (8.7%)
25 to 29 Years2,073 (74.8%)95 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years1,927 (80.2%)135 (7.0%)
35 to 44 Years4,604 (81.0%)32 (0.7%)
45 to 54 Years3,447 (85.4%)114 (3.3%)
55 to 59 Years1,534 (72.7%)11 (0.7%)
60 to 64 Years995 (54.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years639 (23.8%)9 (1.4%)
75 Years and over89 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total18,098 (63.5%)615 (3.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Plainfield

According to labor force statistics for Plainfield, 77.4% of individuals (14,581) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (18,839) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 394 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 90.3% or 5,510 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.6% or 85 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Plainfield
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,521 (73.5%)116 (5.6%)
High School Diploma3,285 (58.0%)45 (0.8%)
College / Associate Degree4,269 (85.3%)190 (3.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,510 (90.3%)128 (2.1%)
Total14,581 (77.4%)509 (2.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Plainfield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Plainfield are Community & Social Service (2,009 | 11.5%), Management (1,894 | 10.8%), Education Instruction & Library (1,295 | 7.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (952 | 5.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (808 | 4.6%).
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 (81.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (72.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (69.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (82.6%), Legal Services & Support (78.5%), and Health Technologists (78.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Plainfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,063 (56.1%)831 (43.9%)
Business & Financial467 (60.3%)308 (39.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science688 (72.3%)264 (27.7%)
Computers & Mathematics323 (69.8%)140 (30.2%)
Architecture & Engineering334 (81.9%)74 (18.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science31 (38.3%)50 (61.7%)
Community & Social Service 579 (28.8%)1,430 (71.2%)
Education, Arts & Media127 (36.4%)222 (63.6%)
Legal Services & Support53 (21.5%)194 (78.5%)
Education Instruction & Library367 (28.3%)928 (71.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment32 (27.1%)86 (72.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating141 (17.4%)667 (82.6%)
Health Technologists103 (21.6%)373 (78.4%)
Total (Category)2,938 (45.6%)3,500 (54.4%)
Total (Overall)9,394 (53.8%)8,055 (46.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Plainfield are Food Preparation & Serving (633 | 3.6%), Personal Care & Service (446 | 2.6%), Healthcare Support (405 | 2.3%), Security & Protection (386 | 2.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (315 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Plainfield

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Plainfield, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (95.7%), Security & Protection (86.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (79.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (96.8%), Personal Care & Service (54.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (43.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Plainfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support13 (3.2%)392 (96.8%)
Security & Protection333 (86.3%)53 (13.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention179 (79.6%)46 (20.4%)
Law Enforcement154 (95.7%)7 (4.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving357 (56.4%)276 (43.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance225 (71.4%)90 (28.6%)
Personal Care & Service204 (45.7%)242 (54.3%)
Total (Category)1,132 (51.8%)1,053 (48.2%)
Total (Overall)9,394 (53.8%)8,055 (46.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Plainfield are Office & Administration (2,418 | 13.9%), and Sales & Related (1,465 | 8.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Plainfield

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Plainfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related752 (51.3%)713 (48.7%)
Office & Administration708 (29.3%)1,710 (70.7%)
Total (Category)1,460 (37.6%)2,423 (62.4%)
Total (Overall)9,394 (53.8%)8,055 (46.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Plainfield are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (476 | 2.7%), and Construction & Extraction (378 | 2.2%).
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%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction378 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair434 (91.2%)42 (8.8%)
Total (Category)812 (95.1%)42 (4.9%)
Total (Overall)9,394 (53.8%)8,055 (46.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Plainfield are Material Moving (1,621 | 9.3%), Transportation (1,476 | 8.5%), and Production (992 | 5.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Plainfield

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Plainfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Production711 (71.7%)281 (28.3%)
Transportation1,289 (87.3%)187 (12.7%)
Material Moving1,052 (64.9%)569 (35.1%)
Total (Category)3,052 (74.6%)1,037 (25.4%)
Total (Overall)9,394 (53.8%)8,055 (46.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Plainfield

Employment Industries in Plainfield

The major employment industries in Plainfield include Transportation & Warehousing (2,398 | 13.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,999 | 11.5%), Manufacturing (1,873 | 10.7%), Retail Trade (1,660 | 9.5%), and Professional & Scientific (1,563 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries in Plainfield

Employment Industries by Sex in Plainfield

The Plainfield industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (79.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (82.4%), Educational Services (73.5%), and Professional & Scientific (58.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Plainfield
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting49 (50.5%)48 (49.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction774 (78.2%)216 (21.8%)
Manufacturing1,287 (68.7%)586 (31.3%)
Wholesale Trade405 (74.7%)137 (25.3%)
Retail Trade774 (46.6%)886 (53.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,850 (77.1%)548 (22.9%)
Utilities169 (74.1%)59 (25.9%)
Information154 (63.6%)88 (36.4%)
Finance & Insurance217 (43.8%)279 (56.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing113 (45.6%)135 (54.4%)
Professional & Scientific650 (41.6%)913 (58.4%)
Enterprise Management29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support567 (79.3%)148 (20.7%)
Educational Services410 (26.5%)1,135 (73.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance351 (17.6%)1,648 (82.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation226 (75.8%)72 (24.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services640 (54.1%)543 (45.9%)
Public Administration371 (56.1%)290 (43.9%)
Total9,394 (53.8%)8,055 (46.2%)

Education in Plainfield

School Enrollment in Plainfield

The most common levels of schooling among the 8,009 students in Plainfield are middle school (1,921 | 24.0%), elementary school (1,917 | 23.9%), and high school (1,708 | 21.3%).
School Enrollment in Plainfield
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5006.2%
Kindergarten2883.6%
Elementary School1,91723.9%
Middle School1,92124.0%
High School1,70821.3%
College / Undergraduate1,18014.7%
Graduate / Professional4956.2%
Total8,009100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Plainfield

Out of a total of 8,009 students who are enrolled in schools in Plainfield, 945 (11.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 7,064 (88.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 157 (63.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,326 (100.0% 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 Olds90 (36.4%)157 (63.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,144 (91.5%)199 (8.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,848 (88.6%)237 (11.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,326 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds523 (91.3%)50 (8.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds435 (77.8%)124 (22.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds337 (75.1%)112 (24.9%)
35 Years and over359 (84.1%)68 (15.9%)
Total7,064 (88.2%)945 (11.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Plainfield

Business (1,788 | 21.9%), education (1,479 | 18.1%), science & technology (958 | 11.7%), arts & humanities (623 | 7.6%), and computers & mathematics (432 | 5.3%) are the most common fields of study among 8,161 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 & Mathematics4325.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3304.0%
Physical & Health Sciences2943.6%
Psychology1852.3%
Social Sciences3484.3%
Engineering4105.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies310.4%
Science & Technology95811.7%
Business1,78821.9%
Education1,47918.1%
Literature & Languages4245.2%
Liberal Arts & History3874.7%
Visual & Performing Arts1602.0%
Communications3123.8%
Arts & Humanities6237.6%
Total8,161100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Plainfield

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Plainfield

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Plainfield are males with 2 vehicles (4,378, accounting for 48.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,904, making up 55.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Plainfield
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle326 (3.6%)188 (2.4%)
1 Vehicle1,076 (11.9%)1,272 (16.0%)
2 Vehicles4,378 (48.4%)3,904 (49.1%)
3 Vehicles1,894 (21.0%)1,878 (23.6%)
4 Vehicles950 (10.5%)417 (5.2%)
5 or more Vehicles412 (4.6%)291 (3.7%)
Total9,036 (100.0%)7,950 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Plainfield

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Plainfield are 15 to 19 minutes (2,532 commuters, 17.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (2,364 commuters, 16.0%), and 30 to 34 minutes (1,803 commuters, 12.2%).
Commute Time in Plainfield
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6914.7%
5 to 9 Minutes1,68811.4%
10 to 14 Minutes1,80012.2%
15 to 19 Minutes2,53217.1%
20 to 24 Minutes2,36416.0%
25 to 29 Minutes1,3058.8%
30 to 34 Minutes1,80312.2%
35 to 39 Minutes5223.5%
40 to 44 Minutes4332.9%
45 to 59 Minutes1,0747.3%
60 to 89 Minutes3562.4%
90 or more Minutes2351.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Plainfield

The most common commute times in Plainfield are 15 to 19 minutes (1,583 commuters, 19.7%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (1,194 commuters, 17.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Plainfield
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes296 (3.7%)395 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes799 (10.0%)889 (13.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,089 (13.6%)711 (10.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,583 (19.7%)949 (14.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,170 (14.6%)1,194 (17.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes742 (9.2%)563 (8.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,030 (12.8%)773 (11.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes227 (2.8%)295 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes157 (2.0%)276 (4.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes571 (7.1%)503 (7.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes195 (2.4%)161 (2.4%)
90 or more Minutes164 (2.0%)71 (1.1%)

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 (1,206, 15.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,105, 16.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Plainfield
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM661 (8.2%)289 (4.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM452 (5.6%)225 (3.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM465 (5.8%)514 (7.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM825 (10.3%)267 (3.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM836 (10.4%)882 (13.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,206 (15.0%)1,105 (16.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM988 (12.3%)702 (10.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM533 (6.6%)875 (12.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM154 (1.9%)378 (5.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM321 (4.0%)190 (2.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM558 (7.0%)230 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM69 (0.9%)43 (0.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM383 (4.8%)475 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM572 (7.1%)605 (8.9%)
Total8,023 (100.0%)6,780 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Plainfield

Occupancy by Ownership in Plainfield

Of the total 12,828 dwellings in Plainfield, owner-occupied units account for 8,123 (63.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 4,705 (36.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Plainfield
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units8,12363.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4,70536.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units12,828100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Plainfield

Occupancy by Household Size in Plainfield
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,16024.6%
2-Person Household4,35333.9%
3-Person Household1,98715.5%
4+ Person Household3,32825.9%
Total Housing Units12,828100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Plainfield

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Plainfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,403 (44.4%)1,757 (55.6%)
2-Person Household3,171 (72.9%)1,182 (27.2%)
3-Person Household1,213 (61.1%)774 (39.0%)
4+ Person Household2,336 (70.2%)992 (29.8%)
Total Housing Units8,123 (63.3%)4,705 (36.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Plainfield

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Plainfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School525 (51.3%)499 (48.7%)
High School Diploma2,029 (55.2%)1,645 (44.8%)
College/Associate Degree2,239 (61.7%)1,392 (38.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,330 (74.0%)1,169 (26.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Plainfield

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Plainfield
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,73921.3%
35 to 44 Years2,62220.4%
45 to 54 Years2,12716.6%
55 to 64 Years2,11516.5%
65 to 74 Years1,62112.6%
75 to 84 Years1,27610.0%
85 Years and Over3282.6%
Total12,828100.0%

Housing Finances in Plainfield

Median Income by Occupancy in Plainfield

Median Income by Occupancy in Plainfield
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied8,123 (63.3%)$93,290
Renter-Occupied4,705 (36.7%)$60,338
Average12,828 (100.0%)$77,249

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Plainfield

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Plainfield
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000103 (1.3%)155 (3.3%)
$5,000 to $9,999113 (1.4%)46 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99984 (1.0%)217 (4.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999122 (1.5%)268 (5.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999153 (1.9%)60 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999361 (4.4%)467 (9.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999603 (7.4%)577 (12.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,604 (19.8%)1,230 (26.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,233 (15.2%)789 (16.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,761 (21.7%)481 (10.2%)
$150,000 or more1,986 (24.4%)415 (8.8%)
Total8,123 (100.0%)4,705 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Plainfield

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Plainfield
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300203 (2.5%)37 (0.8%)
$300 to $499756 (9.3%)293 (6.2%)
$500 to $7991,821 (22.4%)297 (6.3%)
$800 to $999705 (8.7%)624 (13.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,078 (25.6%)2,094 (44.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,373 (16.9%)1,062 (22.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499855 (10.5%)170 (3.6%)
$2,500 to $2,999181 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more151 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,123 (100.0%)4,705 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Plainfield

Housing Structures in Plainfield

Housing Structures in Plainfield
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached8,31064.8%
Single Unit, Attached9787.6%
2 Unit Apartments2542.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3382.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8186.4%
10 or more Apartments1,79114.0%
Mobile Home / Other3392.6%
Total12,828100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Plainfield

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Plainfield
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached7,108 (85.5%)1,202 (14.5%)
Single Unit, Attached717 (73.3%)261 (26.7%)
2 Unit Apartments46 (18.1%)208 (81.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments80 (23.7%)258 (76.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4 (0.5%)814 (99.5%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)1,791 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other168 (49.6%)171 (50.4%)
Total8,123 (63.3%)4,705 (36.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Plainfield

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Plainfield
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room12 (0.2%)118 (2.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms34 (0.4%)1,128 (24.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,402 (29.6%)2,552 (54.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,983 (36.7%)677 (14.4%)
8 or more Rooms2,692 (33.1%)230 (4.9%)
Total8,123 (100.0%)4,705 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Plainfield

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Plainfield
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5,718 (70.4%)1,255 (26.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas56 (0.7%)14 (0.3%)
Electricity2,342 (28.8%)3,416 (72.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4 (0.1%)9 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used3 (0.0%)11 (0.2%)
Total8,123 (100.0%)4,705 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Plainfield

Household Vehicle Usage in Plainfield
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle136 (1.7%)558 (11.9%)
1 Vehicle1,852 (22.8%)1,741 (37.0%)
2 Vehicles4,116 (50.7%)1,605 (34.1%)
3 or more Vehicles2,019 (24.9%)801 (17.0%)
Total8,123 (100.0%)4,705 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Plainfield

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Plainfield

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,6445,479
Median Property Value$227,300$245,300
Median Household Income$69,286$1,322
Monthly Housing Costs$573$151
Real Estate Taxes$1,919$83

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Plainfield

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Plainfield
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000250 (9.5%)85 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $99,999132 (5.0%)72 (1.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,589 (60.1%)3,687 (67.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999538 (20.3%)1,410 (25.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999107 (4.1%)215 (3.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more28 (1.1%)10 (0.2%)
Total2,644 (100.0%)5,479 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Plainfield

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Plainfield
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00082 (3.1%)145 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $24,999311 (11.8%)134 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999249 (9.4%)48 (0.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999258 (9.8%)112 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999457 (17.3%)345 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999283 (10.7%)1,147 (20.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999340 (12.9%)950 (17.3%)
$150,000 or more664 (25.1%)1,421 (25.9%)
Total2,644 (100.0%)5,479 (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 2.0x955 (36.1%)100,094 (1,826.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x416 (15.7%)1,895 (34.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x377 (14.3%)1,836 (33.5%)
4.0x or more889 (33.6%)792 (14.5%)
Total2,644 (100.0%)5,479 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Plainfield

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Plainfield
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800335 (12.7%)20 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,499391 (14.8%)596 (10.9%)
$800 to $1,4991,805 (68.3%)1,225 (22.4%)
Total2,644 (100.0%)5,479 (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 Years2,004 (96.8%)66 (3.2%)
6 to 18 Years5,457 (91.0%)539 (9.0%)
19 to 25 Years2,874 (94.8%)157 (5.2%)
26 to 34 Years3,309 (79.0%)877 (20.9%)
35 to 44 Years4,428 (89.8%)504 (10.2%)
45 to 54 Years3,133 (87.8%)436 (12.2%)
55 to 64 Years3,564 (95.8%)155 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,640 (98.5%)39 (1.5%)
75 Years and older2,512 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29,921 (91.5%)2,773 (8.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Plainfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Plainfield
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,004 (96.8%)66 (3.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen5,457 (91.0%)539 (9.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,874 (94.8%)157 (5.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Plainfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Plainfield
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,000 (92.2%)170 (7.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,392 (90.0%)375 (10.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,248 (93.1%)461 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,249 (93.1%)389 (6.9%)
$100,000 and over13,024 (90.4%)1,378 (9.6%)

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 61,000 (48.3%)1,252 (60.5%)
6 to 18 Years1,247 (20.8%)4,593 (76.6%)
19 to 25 Years352 (11.6%)2,647 (87.3%)
25 to 34 Years695 (16.6%)2,716 (64.9%)
35 to 44 Years559 (11.3%)4,151 (84.2%)
45 to 54 Years416 (11.7%)2,886 (80.9%)
55 to 64 Years742 (20.0%)3,033 (81.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,512 (93.8%)1,719 (64.2%)
75 Years and over2,480 (98.7%)1,677 (66.8%)
Total10,003 (30.6%)24,674 (75.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Plainfield

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Plainfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years43 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years95 (3.4%)72 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years293 (6.8%)171 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years529 (8.9%)862 (13.8%)
65 to 74 Years237 (17.7%)180 (13.4%)
75 Years and over489 (52.6%)738 (46.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Plainfield

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Plainfield: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years43 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years10 (0.2%)27 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years157 (2.6%)100 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years159 (11.9%)65 (4.8%)
75 Years and over311 (33.4%)358 (22.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Plainfield: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (0.4%)9 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years24 (0.4%)56 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years77 (5.8%)22 (1.6%)
75 Years and over120 (12.9%)132 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Plainfield: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years95 (3.4%)55 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years278 (6.5%)75 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years193 (3.2%)139 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years45 (3.4%)37 (2.8%)
75 Years and over29 (3.1%)167 (10.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Plainfield: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)86 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years236 (4.0%)459 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years52 (3.9%)105 (7.8%)
75 Years and over154 (16.6%)679 (42.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Plainfield: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)47 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years21 (0.5%)71 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years116 (1.9%)82 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years23 (1.7%)9 (0.7%)
75 Years and over16 (1.7%)227 (14.3%)

Technology Access in Plainfield

Computing Device Access in Plainfield

Computing Device Access in Plainfield
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop10,64483.0%
Smartphone11,50789.7%
Tablet9,29372.4%
No Computing Device4253.3%
Total12,828100.0%

Internet Access in Plainfield

Internet Access in Plainfield
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet320.3%
Broadband Home10,34880.7%
Cellular Data Only1,2059.4%
Satellite Internet5954.6%
No Internet1,0408.1%
Total12,828100.0%

Plainfield Summary

Plainfield is a town located in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. The population was 27,631 at the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Plainfield was first settled in 1822 by William and Susannah Osborn. The town was originally known as Crossroads because of its location at the intersection of two major roads. In 1839, the name was changed to Plainfield after the local church. The town was officially incorporated in 1839.
Plainfield was a major stop on the Underground Railroad, with many slaves escaping to freedom in the North. The town was also a major stop on the Monon Railroad, which connected Indianapolis to Chicago.

Geography

Plainfield is located at 39°39′N 86°23′W (39.65, -86.38). According to the 2010 census, the town has a total area of 11.2 square miles (29 km2), of which 11.1 square miles (29 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) is water.

Economy

Plainfield is home to a variety of businesses, including manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The town is also home to several large employers, including Amazon, FedEx, and Walmart.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 27,631 people, 10,717 households, and 7,717 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,491.3 people per square mile (962.2/km2). There were 11,717 housing units at an average density of 1,053.7 per square mile (407.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 87.2% White, 5.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.
There were 10,717 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $59,945. Males had a median income of $41,945 versus $30,945 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,945. About 4.2% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Plainfield?
Total Population of Plainfield is 35,078.
What is the Total Male Population of Plainfield?
Total Male Population of Plainfield is 18,608.
What is the Total Female Population of Plainfield?
Total Female Population of Plainfield is 16,470.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Plainfield?
There are 112.98 Males per 100 Females in Plainfield.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Plainfield?
There are 88.51 Females per 100 Males in Plainfield.
What is the Median Population Age in Plainfield?
Median Population Age in Plainfield is 37.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Plainfield
Average Family Size in Plainfield is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Plainfield
Average Household Size in Plainfield is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Plainfield?
Per Capita income in Plainfield is $41,433.
What is the Median Family Income in Plainfield?
Median Family Income in Plainfield is $90,488.
What is the Median Household income in Plainfield?
Median Household Income in Plainfield is $77,249.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Plainfield?
Income or Wage Gap in Plainfield is 23.5%.
Women in Plainfield earn 76.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Plainfield?
Family Income Deficit in Plainfield is $15,213.
Families that are below poverty line in Plainfield earn $15,213 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Plainfield?
Inequality or Gini Index in Plainfield is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Plainfield?
There are 18,098 People in the Labor Forcein in Plainfield.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Plainfield?
63.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Plainfield.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Plainfield?
Unemployment Rate in Plainfield is 3.4%.