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Plainfield

Wisconsin · 862 residents · 1.558 sq mi
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Plainfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,667. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,600. Households here earn about 29% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
862
−4%since 2000
from 899 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
553 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 577 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8258989721K1K1990201020202024Plainfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,667
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,328 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,974
−4%since 2000
from $15,563 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.4%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+32%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(724)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(161)
Asian1.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.3%(354)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(691)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino18%(155)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score39%(336)
Diversity Score
39
−1%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+86%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainfield, Wisconsin?

Plainfield, Wisconsin has about 862 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plainfield, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Plainfield, Wisconsin earns about $36,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plainfield, Wisconsin expensive?

In Plainfield, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $87,600, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Plainfield, Wisconsin?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Plainfield, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plainfield, Wisconsin?

About 17.0% of people in Plainfield, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plainfield, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Plainfield, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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