Plainfield, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
44,857
Unemployment
4.0%
Poverty
1.8%
Median Home
$322,500
Median Income
$131,241
Median Rent
$1,737
Plainfield SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
3
Plainfield, IL Crime Report
307
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
686.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-70.72%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Plainfield / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 307 | 686.9 | 1,985.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 55 | 123.1 | 425.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 4 | 9.0 | 97.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 35 | 78.3 | 278.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 252 | 563.9 | 1,559.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 25 | 55.9 | 246.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 208 | 465.4 | 1,143.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 19 | 42.5 | 169.5 | 246.0 |
Plainfield, IL Cost Of Living
115
Plainfield's Overall Cost Of Living
Plainfield's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Plainfield | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 111 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 161 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 94 | 100 | |
Plainfield, IL Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Studiofox | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Studiofox | CC BY 3.0
Rankings for Plainfield in Illinois
Map Of Plainfield, IL
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Population over time in Plainfield
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 44,857 | 4.2% |
| 2019 | 43,048 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 41,978 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 41,881 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 40,855 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 40,641 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 39,952 | 2.4% |
| 2013 | 39,030 | 4.2% |
| 2012 | 37,447 | 4.9% |
| 2011 | 35,708 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Plainfield
| Race | Plainfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.8% | 60.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 8.2% | 13.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 9.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 12.4% | 17.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Plainfield
| Gender | Plainfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Plainfield for adults over 25
| Education | Plainfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Plainfield, Illinois
| Income | Plainfield | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.5% | 8.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.0% | 11.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.0% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.6% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 27.6% | 16.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.5% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 23.3% | 8.8% | 8.3% |
