Demographics & People — Plainfield, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 35,783 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~37,800 |
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| Median Age | 38.4 |
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| Total Households | 12,785 |
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| Family Households | 8,446 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3973 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 26,382 |
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| Black or African American | 3,107 |
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| Asian | 2,680 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,355 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 13,243 |
| American | 5,973 |
| Other groups | 4,988 |
| German | 4,299 |
| English | 3,300 |
| Irish | 2,642 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,313 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,236 |
| Subsaharan African | 1,002 |
| Italian | 622 |
Language
| English Only | 29,170 |
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| Spanish | 1,600 |
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| Population 5+ | 34,008 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,720 |
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| Population 18+ | 27,467 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Plainfield, Indiana.
