Plainfield is located in Northeastern CT Planning Region Connecticut. Plainfield has a 2024 population of 15,248. Plainfield is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 1.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,978 in 2020.
The average household income in Plainfield is $84,643 with a poverty rate of 11.57%. The median age in Plainfield is 36.3 years: 35.6 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plainfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,836 | 85.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,003 | 6.66% |
| Black or African American | 578 | 3.84% |
| Other race | 368 | 2.44% |
| Asian | 245 | 1.63% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,009 | 2.48 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Married | 2,697 | 2.9 | 89 | 11 |
| Non Family | 1,973 | 1.33 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Female | 925 | 3.75 | 71 | 29 |
| Male | 414 | 2.33 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
70.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 632 | 6.01% |
| Associates Degree | 1,551 | 14.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,151 | 10.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 527 | 5.01% |
| High School Graduate | 4,371 | 41.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 216 | 2.05% |
| Some College | 2,064 | 19.63% |
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 | 9,219 | 8,604 | 1,410 |
| Hispanic | 552 | 363 | 156 |
| Black | 458 | 419 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 371 | 205 | 111 |
| Asian | 169 | 169 | 72 |
| Other Race | 50 | 50 | 36 |
| Native American | 28 | 28 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,552 | $69,325 | $41,700 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,788 | $51,525 | $67,000 |
| High School Graduate | $44,301 | $53,097 | $32,566 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,625 | $52,426 | $16,179 |
| Overall | $47,540 | $54,239 | $36,579 |
| Some College | $48,990 | $54,007 | $36,094 |
$47,540
Average Earnings
$54,239
Average Male
$36,579
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.89% of Plainfield residents speak only English, while 10.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,173 | 1,293 | 10.62% |
| Multiple | 1,003 | 319 | 31.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,581 | 284 | 17.96% |
| Black | 578 | 77 | 13.32% |
| Native | 35 | 35 | 100% |
11.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.75%
Male Poverty Rate
14.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plainfield is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plainfield is White, with 10.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.07% |
| High School | 12.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.08% |
| Some College | 3.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 86.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 41.54% |
| Female Employed | 4.52% |
| Male Employed | 1.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,775 | $90,012 |
| Households | $68,651 | $84,643 |
| Married Families | $93,546 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,201 | $63,138 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
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
1,097
Number of Veterans
1,083
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 383 |
| Vietnam | 366 |
| Second Gulf War | 218 |
| Korea | 44 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 317 |
| 65 to 74 | 293 |
| 55 to 64 | 232 |
| 75+ | 152 |
| 18 to 34 | 103 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,054 | 10.2% |
| Hispanic | 130 | 12.45% |
| Black | 30 | 6.25% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 1.41% |
| Other Race | 4 | 1.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
61.88%
Born in Plainfield
95.45%
Native Born
4.55%
Foreign Born
2.48%
Non Citizen
2.06%
Naturalized
95.45% of Plainfield residents were born in the United States, with 61.88% having been born in Connecticut. 2.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,523 | 55 | 0.36% |
| 2028 | 15,468 | 55 | 0.36% |
| 2027 | 15,413 | 55 | 0.36% |
| 2026 | 15,358 | 55 | 0.36% |
| 2025 | 15,303 | 55 | 0.36% |
| 2024 | 15,248 | 55 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 15,193 | 55 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 15,138 | 105 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 15,033 | 55 | 0.37% |
| 2020 | 14,978 | -160 | -1.06% |
| 2019 | 15,138 | -49 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 15,187 | 83 | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 15,104 | 29 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 15,075 | -29 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 15,104 | -37 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 15,141 | -88 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 15,229 | -60 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 15,289 | -58 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 15,347 | -53 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 15,400 | 0 | 0% |