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Plainfield

Ohio · 151 residents (2025 est.) · 0.392 sq mi
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Plainfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,769. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,200. With a median age of 63.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
192
+22%since 2000
from 158 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
490 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 403 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.3
+62%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:151 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1061301531762001990201020202024Plainfield
2024192
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,769
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,821 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,055
+89%since 2000
from $16,441 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
−9%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.7%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+82%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(5)
Asian1.6%(3)
Other7.3%(14)
Diversity Score26.2%(50)
Diversity Score
26
+1557%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−6%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.8%
−26.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.0%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 85.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainfield, Ohio?

Plainfield, Ohio has about 192 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plainfield, Ohio?

The typical household in Plainfield, Ohio earns about $55,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plainfield, Ohio expensive?

In Plainfield, Ohio, the median home is worth about $153,200.

How educated are people in Plainfield, Ohio?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Plainfield, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plainfield, Ohio?

About 2.1% of people in Plainfield, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plainfield, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Plainfield, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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