Plainfield, WI Demographics

A map of Plainfield's Population by Race

Plainfield, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 1,094, a large increase from the 924 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Plainfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Plainfield has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Plainfield, that probability was 45.9% in 2020 and 43.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Plainfield is ranked the 380th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. 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 was ranked the 408th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Plainfield's White Population

771 residents of Plainfield, or 70.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Plainfield is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Plainfield ranks 763rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainfield's White population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. White residents' share of Plainfield's population has increased from 66.8% to 70.5%.

Plainfield is more White than neighboring Bancroft (57.8% White). Plainfield is less White than neighboring Hancock (85.6% White), Almond (87.5% White), Coloma (92.9% White), and Plover (86.6% White).

Plainfield's Black Population

0 residents of Plainfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Plainfield is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Plainfield ranks 583rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Plainfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Plainfield is less Black than neighboring Bancroft (1.2% Black), and Plover (0.4% Black).

Plainfield's Asian Population

1 residents of Plainfield, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Plainfield is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Plainfield ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Plainfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Plainfield is more Asian than neighboring Hancock (0% Asian), Bancroft (0% Asian), and Coloma (0% Asian). Plainfield is less Asian than neighboring Almond (0.5% Asian), and Plover (4.2% Asian).

Plainfield's Hispanic Population

293 residents of Plainfield, or 26.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Plainfield is significantly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Plainfield ranks 7th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Plainfield's population has decreased from 30.7% to 26.8%.

Plainfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Hancock (12.1% Hispanic), Almond (10.7% Hispanic), Coloma (0.7% Hispanic), and Plover (6.7% Hispanic). Plainfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Bancroft (40% Hispanic).

Plainfield's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Plainfield, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Plainfield is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Plainfield ranks 696th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainfield's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Native American/Other residents' share of Plainfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Plainfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bancroft (0% Native American/Other). Plainfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hancock (1.1% Native American/Other), Almond (0.5% Native American/Other), Coloma (1.8% Native American/Other), and Plover (0.3% Native American/Other).

Plainfield's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Plainfield, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Plainfield is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Plainfield ranks 613th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Plainfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Plainfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Plainfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Hancock (1.3% Multiracial), Bancroft (1% Multiracial), Almond (0.9% Multiracial), and Plover (1.8% Multiracial). Plainfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Coloma (4.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.