Plainfield, Illinois Population 2022
Plainfield is a city located in Will County Illinois. Plainfield has a 2020 population of 45,798. Plainfield is currently growing at a rate of 1.14% annually and its population has increased by 2.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 44,762 in 2010.
The average household income in Plainfield is $146,123 with a poverty rate of 1.79%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,737 per month, and the median house value is $322,500. The median age in Plainfield is 35.8 years, 34.1 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
Plainfield Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plainfieldwas:
- White: 75.36%
- Asian: 9.47%
- Black or African American: 8.30%
- Two or more races: 3.97%
- Other race: 2.59%
- Native American: 0.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.15%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,803 | 75.36% |
| Black or African American | 3,722 | 8.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 74 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 4,250 | 9.47% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 66 | 0.15% |
| Some Other Race | 1,160 | 2.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1,782 | 3.97% |
Plainfield Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,365 | 3.35 | 89.5 |
| Married | 9,765 | 3.76 | 94.2 |
| Male | 491 | 3.88 | 90.4 |
| Female | 1,143 | 3.32 | 79.1 |
| Non Family | 1,966 | 1.19 | 72.1 |
3.66
Average Family Size
3.35
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 466 | 1.69% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 481 | 1.75% |
| High School Graduate | 4,878 | 17.74% |
| Some College | 4,363 | 15.86% |
| Associates Degree | 2,112 | 7.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,680 | 35.20% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,523 | 20.08% |
Plainfield Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,823 | 2,699 | 1,972 |
| White | 18,967 | 18,611 | 10,675 |
| Black | 2,356 | 2,293 | 1,314 |
| Hispanic | 2,684 | 2,295 | 1,043 |
| 2+ Races | 839 | 764 | 267 |
| Other Race | 577 | 485 | 150 |
| Islander | 66 | 66 | |
| Native American | 46 | 40 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 69.85%.
$69,210
Average Earnings
$82,152
Average Male
$52,901
Average Female
Plainfield Language by Age
Plainfield Language
84.14% of Plainfield residents speak only English, while 15.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.16% of the population.
Plainfield Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,876 | 668 | 2.24% |
| Multiple | 1,767 | 33 | 1.87% |
| Hispanic | 5,534 | 94 | 1.70% |
| Asian | 4,246 | 36 | 0.85% |
| Black | 3,718 | 2 | 0.05% |
| Other | 11 | NaN% |
1.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.37%
Male Poverty Rate
2.18%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Plainfield
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plainfield is White, with 2.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plainfield is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.68%.
Plainfield Marital Status
Marriage Rates
62.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.7%
Male Marriage Rate
60.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Plainfield Married by Age and Sex
Plainfield Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Plainfield Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,166 | 4.98% |
| Black | 236 | 8.34% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.29% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 1.06% |
| Hispanic | 101 | 3.04% |
Plainfield Veterans by Education
1.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
73.9%
Labor Force Participation
71%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
67.44%
Born in Plainfield
88.30%
Native Born
11.70%
Foreign Born
3.53%
Non Citizen
8.17%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.30% of Plainfield residents were born in the United States, with 67.44% having been born in Illinois. 3.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,928 | 0.00% | |
| 1980 | 3,767 | 839 | 2.55% |
| 1990 | 4,557 | 790 | 1.92% |
| 2000 | 13,038 | 8,481 | 11.08% |
| 2010 | 39,581 | 26,543 | 11.74% |
| 2011 | 40,099 | 518 | 1.31% |
| 2012 | 40,617 | 518 | 1.29% |
| 2013 | 41,135 | 518 | 1.28% |
| 2014 | 41,653 | 518 | 1.26% |
| 2015 | 42,171 | 518 | 1.24% |
| 2016 | 42,689 | 518 | 1.23% |
| 2017 | 43,207 | 518 | 1.21% |
| 2018 | 43,725 | 518 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 44,243 | 518 | 1.18% |
| 2020 | 44,762 | 519 | 1.17% |
| 2021 | 45,280 | 518 | 1.16% |
| 2022 | 45,798 | 518 | 1.14% |