Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield: Village in Illinois, United States
About
Plainfield is a village located in the county of Jasper in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 39,581 and a population density of 1,559 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 44,542 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Plainfield
| Population : | 44,542 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Jasper County |
| Different from : | Plainville |
| Area : | 25.39 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:02:33 (8th July 2025) |
| Postal code : | 60544 |
| Density : | 1,754 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Plainfield is located at 39°6'13"N 88°8'7"W (39.1036500, -88.1353200).
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Official website of Plainfield
Demographics
The population of Plainfield increased by 11.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 39,581 | - | census |
| 2011 | 40,208 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 40,515 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 41,800 | 3.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 42,137 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 42,518 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 42,941 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 43,832 | 2.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 44,084 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 44,308 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 44,542 | 0.53% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 75,087 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 64,804 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 15.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 79,332 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 64,776 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.3% |
| White only, percent : | 59.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 9.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 13.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.8% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 8.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 21.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 47.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,744 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 23.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.0% |
Plainfield zip code is 60544.
County name: Will, County
fips: 17197
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $299,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,828 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $523 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,212 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 25,508 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.85 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 136,537 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,105,815 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,083,353 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 929,080 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,867 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $65,307 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,911 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,335 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,048 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,419 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,633 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,287 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 380 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,458 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,933.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 33.51 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $111,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,208 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $527 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $848 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,738 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.42 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 47,279 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 97,492 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,010,145 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 478,126 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,085 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $59,059 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,406 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,089 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,117 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 636 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 199 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,795 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 201 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,717 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,496.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 16.03 |
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People born in Plainfield (10)
People born in Plainfield, including actress and comedian Melissa McCarthy, basketball player Nate Fox, Heather Furr, .
List
- Dave Harbour (American football player) he was born in 23/10/1965
- John Henebry (American general) he was born in 14/02/1918
- Lisa Chesson (American ice hockey player) she was born in 18/08/1986
- Harry Clow Boardman (American engineer, writer) he was born in 29/04/1887
- Kahmari Montgomery (American sprinter) he was born in 16/08/1997
- Charles Elijah Linebarger (American teacher) he was born in 21/02/1867
- Edward Vanburen Gardner (American airmail pilot) he was born in 04/04/1888
Schools in Plainfield
College & universities near Plainfield, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 403478 | Lincoln Trail College | Robinson (IL) | 62454 |
| 145707 | Olney Central College | Olney (IL) | 62450 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Plainfield, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
Post offices near Plainfield
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hidalg Post Office | Hidalgo (IL) | 62432 |
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- Plainfield , New Jersey A city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in the central part of the state. Plainfield is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Plainfield Historical Museum and the Plainfield Public Library. with a population of 50,011 people.
- Plainfield , Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 36,275 people.
- Plainfield , Connecticut town in Connecticut, United States with a population of 15,084 people.
- Plainfield , Pennsylvania unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 6,248 people.
- Plainfield , Michigan charter township in Kent County, Michigan with a population of 3,719 people.
- Plainfield , New Hampshire town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States with a population of 2,419 people.
- Plainfield , Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 1,263 people.
- Plainfield , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts, United States with a population of 663 people.
- Plainfield , Wisconsin village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 554 people.
- Plainfield , Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 413 people.
- Plainfield , Ohio human settlement in Coshocton County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 159 people.
Other cities in Jasper County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jasper County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Island Grove | 596 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Newton | 428 | City in and the county seat of Jasper County, Illinois, United States |
| Hunt City | 283 | Township in Jasper County, Illinois |
| Brookville | 226 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Willow Hill | 224 | Township in Jasper County, Illinois |
| Point Pleasant | 149 | Township in Warren County, Illinois |
| Wheeler | 146 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hidalgo | 103 | Village in Jasper County, Illinois, United States |
| Yale | 84 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Rose Hill | 80 | Village in Jasper County, Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Plainfield distances to largest Illinois cities
