Plainfield township is located in Iosco County Michigan. Plainfield township has a 2024 population of 3,343. Plainfield township is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -0.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,352 in 2020.
The average household income in Plainfield township is $61,649 with a poverty rate of 20.74%. The median age in Plainfield township is 61.2 years: 61.1 years for males, and 61.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plainfield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,031 | 90.18% |
| Two or more races | 205 | 6.1% |
| Black or African American | 81 | 2.41% |
| Native American | 44 | 1.31% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,570 | 2.14 | 88 | 12 |
| Married | 861 | 2.58 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Non Family | 584 | 1.12 | 80 | 20 |
| Male | 87 | 3.78 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 38 | 3.92 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
88.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 407 | 14.85% |
| Associates Degree | 309 | 11.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 274 | 10% |
| Graduate Degree | 160 | 5.84% |
| High School Graduate | 937 | 34.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 122 | 4.45% |
| Some College | 532 | 19.41% |
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 | 2,556 | 2,055 | 375 |
| 2+ Races | 114 | 100 | 59 |
| Hispanic | 77 | 70 | 48 |
| Native American | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Black | 28 | 21 | 0 |
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 hispanic people with a rate of 62.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,896 | $58,438 | $36,352 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,111 | $0 | $40,750 |
| High School Graduate | $22,788 | $26,576 | $10,789 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,000 | $39,940 | $27,868 |
| Some College | $33,594 | $34,792 | $24,861 |
$35,000
Average Earnings
$39,940
Average Male
$27,868
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.37% of Plainfield township residents speak only English, while 1.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,024 | 617 | 20.4% |
| Black | 81 | 74 | 91.36% |
| Native | 44 | 6 | 13.64% |
20.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.52%
Male Poverty Rate
19.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plainfield township is Black, with 91.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plainfield township is Native, with 13.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.64% |
| High School | 19.42% |
| Some College | 13.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 67.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 35.29% |
| Male Employed | 17.37% |
| Female Employed | 13.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,938 | $78,355 |
| Households | $43,707 | $61,649 |
| Married Families | $71,307 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,000 | $28,905 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.9%
Male Marriage Rate
66.0%
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
423
Number of Veterans
413
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 256 |
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 187 |
| 75+ | 171 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 401 | 15.22% |
| Native American | 22 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 9.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36%
Labor Force Participation
33.7%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
88.52%
Born in Plainfield township
99.49%
Native Born
0.51%
Foreign Born
0.15%
Non Citizen
0.36%
Naturalized
99.49% of Plainfield township residents were born in the United States, with 88.52% having been born in Michigan. 0.15% 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 | 3,273 | -14 | -0.43% |
| 2028 | 3,287 | -14 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 3,301 | -14 | -0.42% |
| 2026 | 3,315 | -14 | -0.42% |
| 2025 | 3,329 | -14 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 3,343 | -14 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 3,357 | -14 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 3,371 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 3,375 | 23 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 3,352 | -384 | -10.28% |
| 2019 | 3,736 | 11 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 3,725 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 3,721 | -15 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 3,736 | -6 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 3,742 | -8 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 3,750 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2013 | 3,747 | -7 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 3,754 | -25 | -0.66% |
| 2011 | 3,779 | -40 | -1.05% |
| 2010 | 3,819 | 0 | 0% |