Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Plainfield, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

36,369

Median Agei

38.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70%25,467

Black

11.7%4,256

Asian

6.6%2,407

Hispanic/Latino

6.6%2,405

Two or More

4.8%1,744

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%70

Other

0.1%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%1,205

High School Diploma

27.7%7,071

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%1,825

Some College (1+ yr)

9.6%2,447

Associate's Degree

6.6%1,674

Bachelor's Degree

21.4%5,455

Master's Degree

9.1%2,335

Professional Degree

1.3%341

Doctorate

0.9%224

HS or Higher

88.4%

BA or Higher

32.7%

Graduate+

11.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$280,600

Median Renti

$1,499

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.3%7,986

Renter-Occupied

37.7%4,823

Total Units

13,359

Homeownership

62.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.9%388

$50K–$100K

0.6%47

$100K–$150K

2.6%207

$150K–$200K

12.9%1,027

$200K–$300K

35.3%2,819

$300K–$500K

37.6%3,000

$500K–$1M

6.1%487

$1M+

0.1%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

340

$500–$750

200

$750–$1,000

477

$1,000–$1,250

620

$1,250–$1,500

688

$1,500–$2,000

1,890

$2,000+

427

Year Built

2020 or later

5.7%768

2010–2019

20.3%2,716

2000–2009

24.1%3,223

1990–1999

11.4%1,517

1980–1989

10.2%1,362

1970–1979

8.2%1,090

1960–1969

7.3%979

1950–1959

8.1%1,081

1940–1949

1.7%232

1939 or earlier

2.9%391

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53%6,788

Electricity

45.9%5,879

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%89

Fuel Oil

0.2%27

No Fuel

0.1%12

Other

0.1%8

Wood

0%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$87,272

Mean Household Incomei

$104,254

Per Capita Incomei

$38,621

Poverty Ratei

7.2%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

17,955

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%479

$10K–$15K

2.5%318

$15K–$20K

3.6%460

$20K–$25K

1.6%201

$25K–$30K

2.7%346

$30K–$35K

2.6%336

$35K–$40K

2.3%298

$40K–$45K

4.1%524

$45K–$50K

2.6%334

$50K–$60K

6%770

$60K–$75K

9.9%1,266

$75K–$100K

15.9%2,036

$100K–$125K

13.9%1,786

$125K–$150K

8.3%1,059

$150K–$200K

10.6%1,354

$200K+

9.7%1,242

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

188

Residentsi

289

Avg. Tenant Renti

$344/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes85% occupied$373/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8117 homes96% occupied$341/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $87,272/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

90.2%

Very low income$26K–$44K/yr

8.9%

Low income$44K–$70K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

64.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

12.5% of subsidized households are minority

49.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,5129.7%

By Region

Top Countries

India

953

Philippines

270

Mexico

222

China

138

Germany

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

17,038

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

17,276

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,047(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.6%Insured

7.4%Uninsured

Plainfield, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026