State
County
Land Area (mi²)
33.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,476.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.00%
Growth Since 2010
2.17%
World Population Review
Plainfield, Illinois Population 2021
82,233
Plainfield is a city located in Will County Illinois. Plainfield has a 2020 population of 82,233. Plainfield is currently declining at a rate of -0.00% annually but its population has increased by 2.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 80,484 in 2010. Plainfield reached it's highest population of 82,239 in 2018.
The average household income in Plainfield is $108,288 with a poverty rate of 3.97%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,649 per month, and the median house value is $223,400. The median age in Plainfield is 34.5 years, 34 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
Plainfield Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plainfield was:
- White: 76.40%
- Black or African American: 9.26%
- Other race: 6.55%
- Asian: 4.39%
- Two or more races: 3.24%
- Native American: 0.14%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
The current population of Plainfield, Illinois is 82,233 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 82,239.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 80,484.
Plainfield, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62,656 | 76.40% |
| Black or African American | 7,596 | 9.26% |
| Some Other Race | 5,375 | 6.55% |
| Asian | 3,604 | 4.39% |
| Two or More Races | 2,658 | 3.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 114 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.01% |
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Plainfield Population by Race
Plainfield Population Pyramid $2021
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Plainfield Population by Age
Plainfield Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,372 | 3.36 | 88.2 |
| Married | 15,919 | 3.84 | 94.3 |
| Non Family | 4,279 | 1.21 | 77.4 |
| Female | 2,881 | 3.87 | 74.5 |
| Male | 1,293 | 3.42 | 78.3 |
3.75
Average Family Size
3.36
Average Household Size
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Plainfield Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,229 | 2.45% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,461 | 4.90% |
| High School Graduate | 13,403 | 26.67% |
| Some College | 11,768 | 23.41% |
| Associates Degree | 5,393 | 10.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,311 | 22.50% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,696 | 9.34% |
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Plainfield Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Plainfield Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33,501 | 32,136 | 11,705 |
| Hispanic | 9,335 | 7,343 | 1,542 |
| Black | 4,853 | 4,718 | 1,365 |
| Other Race | 2,954 | 2,048 | 325 |
| Asian | 2,277 | 2,145 | 1,272 |
| 2+ Races | 801 | 632 | 207 |
| Native American | 60 | 58 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 97.22%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.86%.
Plainfield Educational Attainment by Race
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$52,763
Average Earnings
$65,289
Average Male
$38,152
Average Female
Plainfield Earnings by Educational Attainment
Plainfield Language by Age
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Plainfield Language
78.00% of Plainfield residents speak only English, while 22.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.13% of the population.
Plainfield Language
Plainfield Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51,878 | 1,710 | 3.30% |
| Hispanic | 17,030 | 675 | 3.96% |
| Black | 7,585 | 528 | 6.96% |
| Other | 5,367 | 306 | 5.70% |
| Asian | 3,601 | 213 | 5.92% |
| Multiple | 2,650 | 148 | 5.58% |
3.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.73%
Male Poverty Rate
4.20%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Plainfield
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plainfield is Black, with 6.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plainfield is White, with 3.30% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.36%.
Plainfield Poverty
Plainfield Poverty Rate by Education
Plainfield Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Plainfield Married by Age and Sex
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Plainfield Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Plainfield Marital Status by Race
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Plainfield Marital Status
Plainfield Veterans by War
Plainfield Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,652 | 5.80% |
| Black | 440 | 7.98% |
| Hispanic | 403 | 3.58% |
| Other Race | 172 | 4.51% |
| Asian | 27 | 1.01% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 1.34% |
Plainfield Veterans by Race
Plainfield Veterans by Education
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3.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
Plainfield Veterans by Education
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74.2%
Labor Force Participation
70.5%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Plainfield Employment by Age
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Plainfield Employment by Race
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Plainfield Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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87.88%
Native Born
12.12%
Foreign Born
4.32%
Non Citizen
7.80%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.88% of Plainfield residents were born in the United States, with 74.90% having been born in Illinois. 4.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Plainfield Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82,233 | -2 | -0.00% |
| 2020 | 82,235 | -2 | -0.00% |
| 2019 | 82,237 | -2 | -0.00% |
| 2018 | 82,239 | 22 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 82,217 | 362 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 81,855 | 301 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 81,554 | 79 | 0.10% |
| 2014 | 81,475 | 78 | 0.10% |
| 2013 | 81,397 | 485 | 0.60% |
| 2012 | 80,912 | 242 | 0.30% |
| 2011 | 80,670 | 186 | 0.23% |
| 2010 | 80,484 | 0.00% |