Plainfield, IN Demographics

A map of Plainfield's Population by Race

Plainfield, Indiana had a population of 34,625 in 2020. It was 77.1% White, 9.0% Black, 4.3% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Plainfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 696 places in Indiana, Plainfield is the 28th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Plainfield's White Population

26,680 residents of Plainfield identify as White, or 77.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Plainfield roughly similar to the White share of the population of Indiana (75.5% White). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Plainfield is ranked #624 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Plainfield is more White than neighboring Avon (69.5% White). Plainfield is less White than neighboring Mooresville (92.9% White), Clermont (84.2% White), Brownsburg (81.2% White), and Danville (90.7% White).

Plainfield's Black Population

3,118 residents of Plainfield identify as Black, or 9.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Plainfield roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Indiana (9.4% Black). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Plainfield is ranked #33 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Plainfield is more Black than neighboring Mooresville (0.4% Black), Clermont (3.9% Black), Brownsburg (6.5% Black), and Danville (2% Black). Plainfield is less Black than neighboring Avon (12.3% Black).

Plainfield's Asian Population

1,494 residents of Plainfield identify as Asian, or 4.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Plainfield roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Indiana (2.5% Asian). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Plainfield is ranked #17 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Plainfield is more Asian than neighboring Mooresville (0.7% Asian), Clermont (0.5% Asian), Brownsburg (2.6% Asian), and Danville (0.9% Asian). Plainfield is less Asian than neighboring Avon (7.1% Asian).

Plainfield's Hispanic Population

1,710 residents of Plainfield identify as Hispanic, or 4.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Plainfield roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Indiana (8.2% Hispanic). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Plainfield is ranked #172 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Plainfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Mooresville (1.7% Hispanic), Brownsburg (4.8% Hispanic), and Danville (2.3% Hispanic). Plainfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Avon (5.5% Hispanic), and Clermont (6.6% Hispanic).

Plainfield's Native American/Other Population

242 residents of Plainfield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Plainfield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Indiana (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Plainfield is ranked #132 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Plainfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mooresville (0.6% Native American/Other), Brownsburg (0.6% Native American/Other), and Danville (0.4% Native American/Other).

Plainfield's Multiracial Population

1,381 residents of Plainfield identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Plainfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Indiana (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Plainfield is ranked #232 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Plainfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Mooresville (3.8% Multiracial), and Danville (3.8% Multiracial). Plainfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Avon (4.8% Multiracial), Clermont (4.1% Multiracial), and Brownsburg (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.