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Plainfield, Connecticut
Plainfield, town, in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Plainfield had 15,381 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,973 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 15,141 (±23). GEOID 0915059980.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,381
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,973 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,141 ±23
Median household income
$76,993
±$7,931 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$272,100
±$15,563 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,204
±$70 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Plainfield and what county is it in?
Plainfield is a town in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 42.4 square miles of land, 353 residents per square mile in 2020.
3 places lie inside Plainfield: Moosup (CDP, 3,113 in 2020), Plainfield Village (CDP, 2,580 in 2020) and Wauregan (CDP, 1,539 in 2020).
Plainfield is in the Putnam, CT micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Plainfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 15,381 people lived in Plainfield on July 1, 2025, up 2.6% since 2020, in line with Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 14,973 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 15,141 (±23).
| Measure | Plainfield | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,141±23 | 96,312 | – |
| Households | 6,060±303 | 39,412 | – |
| Average household size | 2.47±0.12 | 2.41 | – |
| Housing units | 6,168±291 | 41,736 | – |
Plainfield's population since 2000
From 14,619 in 2000 to 15,381 in 2025: up 5.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Plainfield as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Plainfield?
The median resident of Plainfield is 37.0 years old; 19.4% are under 18 and 16.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.4%. 4.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Plainfield | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0±4.5 | 44.1 | – |
| Under 18 years | 19.4%±2.3 pts | 18.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.6%±2.1 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Male | 50.1%±2.2 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.4%±2.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.6%±3.6 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.2%±1.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±1.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.5%±1.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.2%±3.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0%±2.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 17.3%±3.8 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4%±1.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.5%±1.9 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.0%±2.9 pts | 26.1% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1%±1.8 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.2%±3.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±1.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Plainfield earn?
Half of Plainfield's 6,060 households earn less than $76,993 a year (±$7,931), against $90,589 in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Plainfield | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,993±$7,931 | $90,589 | – |
| Mean household income | $92,443±$5,863 | $113,121 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,700±$2,325 | $47,072 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 8.7%±3.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.1%±8.0 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.3%±3.2 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.3%±3.1 pts | 95.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.4%±3.4 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Plainfield?
Owners occupy 73.6% of Plainfield's occupied homes and renters 26.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $272,100 by its owner (±$15,563). The median renter pays $1,204 a month including utilities, and 30.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Plainfield | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $272,100±$15,563 | $307,600 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,204±$70 | $1,155 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.0%±9.1 pts | 30.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,875±$99 | $1,985 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.6%±4.2 pts | 77.3% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.4%±4.2 pts | 22.7% | – |
| Housing units | 6,168±291 | 41,736 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.4%±4.9 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.5%±1.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.9%±5.0 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.7%±2.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Plainfield building?
Builders took permits for 17 new housing units in Plainfield in 2025 (17 in single-family houses), 1.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Plainfield work and get to work?
80.6% of Plainfield's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Plainfield | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.9%±3.6 pts | 65.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±1.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.6%±4.6 pts | 79.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5%±2.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1%±1.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0%±3.8 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.6 min±2.3 | 29.0 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Plainfield?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Plainfield (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $66,928 (Tract 9071) to $85,904 (Tract 9072).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9072Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 5,598 | $85,904 |
| Tract 9073Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 5,256 | $75,804 |
| Tract 9071Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 4,287 | $66,928 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Plainfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Plainfield compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Plainfield is the 816th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 52nd-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
Plainfield ranks 248th of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 52nd | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 65th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 226th | 303 |
| Median household income | 248th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 275th | 303 |
| Median home value | 251st | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 211th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 64th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 293rd | 297 |
| Median age | 272nd | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 191st | 300 |
| Work from home | 240th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 166th | 302 |
Plainfield's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Plainfield with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Plainfield?
9 of the 57 figures for Plainfield on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Plainfield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.