Plainfield town is located in Hampshire County Massachusetts. Plainfield town has a 2024 population of 638. Plainfield town is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 0.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 632 in 2020.
The average household income in Plainfield town is $101,413 with a poverty rate of 14.15%. The median age in Plainfield town is 55.5 years: 59.9 years for males, and 49.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plainfield town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 552 | 89.32% |
| Two or more races | 54 | 8.74% |
| Native American | 9 | 1.46% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.16% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 281 | 2.18 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Married | 130 | 2.58 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 111 | 1.29 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Female | 34 | 3.59 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Male | 6 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
91.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 1.45% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 9.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 99 | 20.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 123 | 25.52% |
| High School Graduate | 139 | 28.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.62% |
| Some College | 66 | 13.69% |
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 | 463 | 455 | 219 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 6 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $44,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,639 | $113,250 | $75,000 |
| High School Graduate | $40,313 | $40,714 | $36,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,136 | $47,000 | $45,417 |
| Some College | $43,611 | $44,444 | $0 |
$46,136
Average Earnings
$47,000
Average Male
$45,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.69% of Plainfield town residents speak only English, while 4.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 551 | 43 | 7.8% |
| Multiple | 52 | 42 | 80.77% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 100% |
14.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.13%
Male Poverty Rate
19.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plainfield town is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plainfield town is White, with 7.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20% |
| Some College | 15.32% |
| High School | 12.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.1% |
| Male Employed | 0.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,500 | $113,525 |
| Households | $59,861 | $101,413 |
| Married Families | $106,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,661 | $80,823 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
52
Number of Veterans
52
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 10.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
59.06%
Born in Plainfield town
97.25%
Native Born
2.75%
Foreign Born
1.94%
Non Citizen
0.81%
Naturalized
97.25% of Plainfield town residents were born in the United States, with 59.06% having been born in Massachusetts. 1.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 643 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2028 | 642 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2027 | 641 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2026 | 640 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2025 | 639 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2024 | 638 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 637 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 636 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 2021 | 634 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 632 | -31 | -4.68% |
| 2019 | 663 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 663 | 2 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 661 | 4 | 0.61% |
| 2016 | 657 | 7 | 1.08% |
| 2015 | 650 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 650 | -4 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 654 | 5 | 0.77% |
| 2012 | 649 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 650 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 648 | 0 | 0% |