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Plainfield, Indiana, in Hendricks county, is 13 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. Part of the surrounding Indianapolis metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Plainfield is home to some 18,396 residents.
In Plainfield, about 58% of adults are married.
The people of Plainfield are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Plainfield had a median family income of $57,790. More so than most places, the people in Plainfield generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Plainfield.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($1,850) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Plainfield. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 69% of the housing in Plainfield was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Plainfield, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Plainfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Plainfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Portion of People Married |  | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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