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Plainfield

Illinois · 44,762 residents · 25.476 sq mi
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Plainfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,241. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 31,724 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $322,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 92% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,762
+243%since 2000
from 13,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,757 / sq mi
+243%since 2000
from 512 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+12%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34213K26K38K51K1990201020202024Plainfield
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,241
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,799 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,365
+61%since 2000
from $28,242 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$322,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $197,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,737
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
11.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68%(30,435)
Black6.8%(3,048)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(5,111)
Asian9.6%(4,299)
Other3.1%(1,382)
Diversity Score62.4%(27,921)
Diversity Score
62
+335%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.3%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.8%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainfield, Illinois?

Plainfield, Illinois has about 44,762 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plainfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Plainfield, Illinois earns about $131,241 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 $322,500, and the typical rent is about $1,737 a month.

How educated are people in Plainfield, Illinois?

About 55.3% 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 1.8% 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 40,205 residents, a change of about 882 percent over that period.

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

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