Plainfield is a village located in Will County Illinois. Plainfield has a 2024 population of 48,279. Plainfield is currently growing at a rate of 1.75% annually and its population has increased by 7.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 44,953 in 2020.
The average household income in Plainfield is $168,145 with a poverty rate of 2.26%. The median age in Plainfield is 37.7 years: 37.4 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plainfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,753 | 72.88% |
| Asian | 4,289 | 9.54% |
| Black or African American | 4,196 | 9.34% |
| Two or more races | 2,541 | 5.65% |
| Other race | 993 | 2.21% |
| Native American | 169 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,919 | 3.21 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Married | 9,740 | 3.58 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Non Family | 2,041 | 1.15 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Female | 1,538 | 3.41 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Male | 600 | 3.79 | 95.3 | 4.7 |
3.51
Average Family Size
3.21
Average Household Size
89.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 774 | 2.72% |
| Associates Degree | 2,308 | 8.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,101 | 35.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,192 | 18.27% |
| High School Graduate | 4,663 | 16.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 509 | 1.79% |
| Some College | 4,872 | 17.14% |
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 | 20,042 | 19,387 | 11,006 |
| Asian | 2,872 | 2,670 | 1,849 |
| Black | 2,774 | 2,616 | 1,459 |
| Hispanic | 1,997 | 1,698 | 784 |
| 2+ Races | 1,200 | 1,107 | 383 |
| Other Race | 575 | 555 | 283 |
| Native American | 133 | 127 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.73%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,450 | $113,024 | $66,053 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,115 | $116,056 | $90,450 |
| High School Graduate | $48,596 | $55,447 | $34,175 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,371 | $48,339 | $24,191 |
| Overall | $72,807 | $90,557 | $56,610 |
| Some College | $51,790 | $75,104 | $36,326 |
$72,807
Average Earnings
$90,557
Average Male
$56,610
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.77% of Plainfield residents speak only English, while 16.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,155 | 735 | 2.36% |
| Black | 4,168 | 123 | 2.95% |
| Multiple | 2,537 | 91 | 3.59% |
| Native | 169 | 41 | 24.26% |
| Asian | 4,289 | 11 | 0.26% |
| Hispanic | 3,713 | 10 | 0.27% |
2.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.81%
Male Poverty Rate
2.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plainfield is Native, with 24.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plainfield is Asian, with 0.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.51% |
| High School | 5.02% |
| Some College | 2.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 4.04% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.39% |
| Female Employed | 1.71% |
| Male Employed | 0.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $153,909 | $181,596 |
| Households | $143,064 | $168,145 |
| Married Families | $161,944 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,160 | $75,557 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.1%
Male Marriage Rate
60.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,483
Number of Veterans
1,314
Male Veterans
169
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 569 |
| Second Gulf War | 488 |
| Vietnam | 358 |
| Korea | 67 |
| World War II | 37 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 628 |
| 65 to 74 | 307 |
| 55 to 64 | 289 |
| 75+ | 216 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,212 | 5.2% |
| Black | 233 | 7.44% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 2.05% |
| Other Race | 15 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.44% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 0.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.9%
Labor Force Participation
70.1%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
67.64%
Born in Plainfield
88.1%
Native Born
11.9%
Foreign Born
3.94%
Non Citizen
7.96%
Naturalized
88.1% of Plainfield residents were born in the United States, with 67.64% having been born in Illinois. 3.94% 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 | 52,437 | 831 | 1.61% |
| 2028 | 51,606 | 832 | 1.64% |
| 2027 | 50,774 | 832 | 1.67% |
| 2026 | 49,942 | 831 | 1.69% |
| 2025 | 49,111 | 832 | 1.72% |
| 2024 | 48,279 | 831 | 1.75% |
| 2023 | 47,448 | 1,167 | 2.52% |
| 2022 | 46,281 | 675 | 1.48% |
| 2021 | 45,606 | 653 | 1.45% |
| 2020 | 44,953 | 683 | 1.54% |
| 2019 | 44,270 | 200 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 44,070 | 250 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 43,820 | 880 | 2.05% |
| 2016 | 42,940 | 428 | 1.01% |
| 2015 | 42,512 | 377 | 0.89% |
| 2014 | 42,135 | 338 | 0.81% |
| 2013 | 41,797 | 1,286 | 3.17% |
| 2012 | 40,511 | 307 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 40,204 | 214 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 39,990 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,038 | 8,481 | 186.11% |
| 1990 | 4,557 | 790 | 20.97% |
| 1980 | 3,767 | 839 | 28.65% |
| 1970 | 2,928 | -49,509 | -94.42% |