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Plainfield

Connecticut · 2,580 residents · 1.706 sq mi
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Plainfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,224. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $179,500. Households here earn about 26% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,580
−2%since 2000
from 2,638 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,512 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,546 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+19%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Plainfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,224
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,268 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,774
+87%since 2000
from $14,836 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$777
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $604 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
46.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+8%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(2,469)
Black1.5%(39)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(62)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.9%(287)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(2,168)
Black2.2%(56)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(172)
Asian1.5%(38)
Other1.1%(29)
Diversity Score27.4%(708)
Diversity Score
27
+153%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.7%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.9%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainfield, Connecticut?

Plainfield, Connecticut has about 2,580 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plainfield, Connecticut?

The typical household in Plainfield, Connecticut earns about $59,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plainfield, Connecticut expensive?

In Plainfield, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $179,500, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Plainfield, Connecticut?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Plainfield, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plainfield, Connecticut?

About 7.1% of people in Plainfield, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plainfield, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Plainfield, Connecticut has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 276 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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