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Plainfield

Vermont · 450 residents · 0.473 sq mi
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Plainfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,987. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $173,600. Households here earn about 42% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
450
+2%since 2023
from 441 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
951 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 932 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
Unchangedsince 2023
from 41.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
261312364416467201020202024Plainfield
2024450
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.7%(30)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(27)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.9%(13)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.4%(11)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.9%(31)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.3%(24)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4424%(108)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.4%(74)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.1%(59)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.9%(40)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.2%(28)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,987
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $44,698 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,638
+10%since 2023
from $33,286 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
−8%since 2023
from 0.400 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $163,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,114
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,104 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+1%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
4
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(393)
Black1.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(12)
Asian2.3%(10)
Other4.5%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(408)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian2%(9)
Other6%(27)
Diversity Score
22
−14%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Ecuadorian1.3%(6)
Asian origin
Chinese0.9%(4)
Filipino0.9%(4)
Japanese0.2%(1)
Ancestry
Irish36.7%(165)
French21.6%(97)
English16%(72)
Scottish8.2%(37)
German8%(36)
British4.2%(19)
Italian3.3%(15)
Greek3.1%(14)
Norwegian1.8%(8)
American1.1%(5)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.9%(4)
Iranian0.9%(4)
Polish0.9%(4)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
−4%since 2023
from 25.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 68.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 68.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
41.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 35.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
Female
49.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
Foreign born
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 99.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38.9%(70)
Married36.7%(66)
Widowed16.7%(30)
Divorced7.8%(14)
Women 15+
Never married40.5%(81)
Married34%(68)
Widowed2%(4)
Divorced23.5%(47)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainfield, Vermont?

Plainfield, Vermont has about 450 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plainfield, Vermont?

The typical household in Plainfield, Vermont earns about $46,987 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plainfield, Vermont expensive?

In Plainfield, Vermont, the median home is worth about $173,600, and the typical rent is about $1,114 a month.

How educated are people in Plainfield, Vermont?

About 31.1% of adults age 25 and over in Plainfield, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plainfield, Vermont?

About 16.7% of people in Plainfield, Vermont 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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