Plainville town is located in Norfolk County Massachusetts. Plainville town has a 2024 population of 9,886. Plainville town is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually but its population has decreased by -0.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,930 in 2020.
The average household income in Plainville town is $131,075 with a poverty rate of 6.9%. The median age in Plainville town is 44.1 years: 40 years for males, and 48 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plainville town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,978 | 81.29% |
| Black or African American | 775 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 364 | 3.71% |
| Other race | 357 | 3.64% |
| Two or more races | 340 | 3.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,213 | 2.32 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Married | 2,385 | 2.71 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Non Family | 1,198 | 1.2 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Female | 506 | 2.97 | 49 | 51 |
| Male | 124 | 2.99 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
68.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 233 | 3.08% |
| Associates Degree | 800 | 10.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,976 | 26.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,341 | 17.73% |
| High School Graduate | 1,801 | 23.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 97 | 1.28% |
| Some College | 1,316 | 17.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,305 | 6,073 | 2,788 |
| Black | 497 | 474 | 67 |
| Hispanic | 496 | 428 | 125 |
| Asian | 317 | 310 | 300 |
| 2+ Races | 203 | 203 | 104 |
| Other Race | 184 | 116 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 94.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,195 | $97,240 | $65,046 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,939 | $163,365 | $69,346 |
| High School Graduate | $49,191 | $54,404 | $30,772 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,987 | $68,672 | $52,821 |
| Some College | $57,439 | $58,172 | $55,658 |
$59,987
Average Earnings
$68,672
Average Male
$52,821
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.84% of Plainville town residents speak only English, while 12.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,891 | 356 | 4.51% |
| Hispanic | 902 | 262 | 29.05% |
| Other | 357 | 241 | 67.51% |
| Multiple | 340 | 31 | 9.12% |
| Black | 775 | 25 | 3.23% |
| Asian | 364 | 3 | 0.82% |
6.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.88%
Male Poverty Rate
6.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plainville town is Other, with 67.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plainville town is Asian, with 0.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.09% |
| Some College | 3.07% |
| High School | 1.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20.26% |
| Male Employed | 3.88% |
| Female Employed | 1.99% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $107,163 | $147,423 |
| Households | $99,720 | $131,075 |
| Married Families | $132,204 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,677 | $82,932 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.2%
Male Marriage Rate
53.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
305
Number of Veterans
274
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 129 |
| First Gulf War | 57 |
| Korea | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 145 |
| 55 to 64 | 68 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 299 | 4.37% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 3.83% |
| Other Race | 6 | 2.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.81%
Born in Plainville town
86.41%
Native Born
13.59%
Foreign Born
5.75%
Non Citizen
7.85%
Naturalized
86.41% of Plainville town residents were born in the United States, with 63.81% having been born in Massachusetts. 5.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,911 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 9,906 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 9,901 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2026 | 9,896 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 9,891 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 9,886 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 9,881 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2022 | 9,876 | -29 | -0.29% |
| 2021 | 9,905 | -25 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 9,930 | 644 | 6.94% |
| 2019 | 9,286 | 49 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 9,237 | 46 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 9,191 | 70 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 9,121 | 98 | 1.09% |
| 2015 | 9,023 | 94 | 1.05% |
| 2014 | 8,929 | 130 | 1.48% |
| 2013 | 8,799 | 346 | 4.09% |
| 2012 | 8,453 | 64 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 8,389 | 85 | 1.02% |
| 2010 | 8,304 | 0 | 0% |