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Plainfield

Wisconsin · 924 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 $48,696. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $94,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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

Total population
924
+3%since 2000
from 899 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
593 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 577 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+5%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8258989721K1K1990201020202024Plainfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,696
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,328 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,392
+63%since 2000
from $15,563 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(617)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(284)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.1%(10)
Diversity Score56%(518)
Diversity Score
56
+42%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.2%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
59.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plainfield, Wisconsin?

Plainfield, Wisconsin has about 924 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plainfield, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Plainfield, Wisconsin earns about $48,696 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 $94,800, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Plainfield, Wisconsin?

About 7.6% 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 10.2% 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 74 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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