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Plainfield

Pennsylvania · 248 residents · 0.646 sq mi
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Plainfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,977. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 128 residents. 0% 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 $181,900. With a median age of 58.6, 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 58.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
248
−34%since 2000
from 376 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
384 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 582 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.6
+49%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
01372734105462000201020202024Plainfield
2024248
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,977
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,773
+98%since 2000
from $13,993 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.310
+120%since 2010
from 0.141 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance58.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade41.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical41.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services17.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.5
−26%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(370)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(7)
Diversity Score
3
+123%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+40.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
21.4%
−31.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−95.2 ptssince 2009
from 95.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
63.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.5%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2012
from 46.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 72.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2017
from 86.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainfield, Pennsylvania?

Plainfield, Pennsylvania has about 248 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plainfield, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Plainfield, Pennsylvania earns about $73,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plainfield, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Plainfield, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $181,900.

How educated are people in Plainfield, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Plainfield, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plainfield, Pennsylvania?

About 30.6% of people in Plainfield, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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