Plainfield, Jasper County, 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 : | 10:38:52 (31st January 2023) |
| 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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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 , 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
