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Plainfield

Pennsylvania · 443 residents · 0.646 sq mi
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Plainfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,604. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $113,800. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
443
+18%since 2000
from 376 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
686 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 582 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+17%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
01372734105462000201020202024Plainfield
2024248
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,604
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,962
+100%since 2000
from $13,993 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.4%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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
$113,800
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−8%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(410)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(14)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.1%(40)
Diversity Score
9
+579%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+28.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
80.5%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.9%
+29.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−75.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainfield, Pennsylvania?

Plainfield, Pennsylvania has about 443 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plainfield, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Plainfield, Pennsylvania earns about $37,604 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 $113,800.

How educated are people in Plainfield, Pennsylvania?

About 5.8% 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 12.6% of people in Plainfield, Pennsylvania 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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