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Plainfield

Illinois · 39,581 residents · 25.476 sq mi
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Plainfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,897. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 26,543 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $326,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 90% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,581
+204%since 2000
from 13,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,554 / sq mi
+204%since 2000
from 512 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+2%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
34213K26K38K51K1990201020202024Plainfield
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,897
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,799 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,092
+17%since 2000
from $28,242 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
72.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.305
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$326,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,240
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+26%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(12,144)
Black0.8%(109)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(504)
Asian1.3%(163)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.3%(1,870)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(29,415)
Black5.4%(2,155)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(4,247)
Asian7.6%(2,993)
Other1.5%(584)
Diversity Score52.7%(20,872)
Diversity Score
53
+268%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.5%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.7%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainfield, Illinois?

Plainfield, Illinois has about 39,581 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plainfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Plainfield, Illinois earns about $105,897 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plainfield, Illinois expensive?

In Plainfield, Illinois, the median home is worth about $326,200, and the typical rent is about $1,240 a month.

How educated are people in Plainfield, Illinois?

About 46.0% of adults age 25 and over in Plainfield, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plainfield, Illinois?

About 3.9% of people in Plainfield, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plainfield, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Plainfield, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35,024 residents, a change of about 769 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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