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Plainfield

New Hampshire · 178 residents · 0.578 sq mi
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Plainfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,895. Population has fallen 29% since 2019, a loss of 71 residents. Median home value is $246,900. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
178
−29%since 2019
from 249 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
308 / sq mi
−29%since 2019
from 431 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
52.7
+22%since 2019
from 43.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
164206249291333201020202024Plainfield
2024220
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,895
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $85,278 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,229
−4%since 2019
from $54,586 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 74.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $213,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,441
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,567 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.0%
+30.6 ptssince 2019
from 59.4% in 2019
10.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+12%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(183)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian26.5%(66)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.7%(121)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(8)
Diversity Score
4
−91%since 2019
from 49 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2019
from 38.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 15.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+5%since 2019
from 26.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 93.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2019
from 87.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 59.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
Female
50.2%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
Foreign born
15.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainfield, New Hampshire?

Plainfield, New Hampshire has about 178 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plainfield, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Plainfield, New Hampshire earns about $87,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plainfield, New Hampshire expensive?

In Plainfield, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $246,900, and the typical rent is about $1,441 a month.

How educated are people in Plainfield, New Hampshire?

About 32.2% of adults age 25 and over in Plainfield, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plainfield, New Hampshire?

About 0.0% of people in Plainfield, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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

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