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Plainfield

Vermont · 424 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 $37,170. Population has grown 32% since 2019. Median home value is $177,300. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% 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

424
+32%since 2019
from 321 in 2019
2010 – 2024
896 / sq mi
+32%since 2019
from 679 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
46.1
+46%since 2019
from 31.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
261312364416467201020202024Plainfield
2024450
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,170
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $41,354 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$27,187
−11%since 2019
from $30,455 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 23.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
27.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2019
from 17.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$177,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $176,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$951
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $945 in 2019
US average: $1,124
58.3%
+20.6 ptssince 2019
from 37.7% in 2019
41.7% rent
4.8
+12%since 2019
from 4.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic91%(292)
Black1.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.7%(12)
Other4%(13)
Diversity Score21.2%(68)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(354)
Black3.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(10)
Asian2.4%(10)
Other5.3%(22)
Diversity Score30.9%(131)
31
+46%since 2019
from 21 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 40.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 93.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
8.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−7%since 2019
from 21.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
60.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2019
from 49.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
10.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
73.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 70.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
49.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 55.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
51.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 47.4% in 2019
5.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
4.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainfield, Vermont?

Plainfield, Vermont has about 424 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plainfield, Vermont?

The typical household in Plainfield, Vermont earns about $37,170 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 $177,300, and the typical rent is about $951 a month.

How educated are people in Plainfield, Vermont?

About 33.1% 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 27.1% 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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