Plainfield, IN Profile
Plainfield, IN, population 23,532, is located
in Indiana's Hendricks county,
about 13.6 miles from Indianapolis and 106.0 miles from Louisville.
Through the 90's Plainfield's population has grown by about 76%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Plainfield has grown by about 28%.
Plainfield's property crime levels tend to be higher than Indiana's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Plainfield tend to be much lower than Indiana's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 50% |
| Females | 50% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 95% |
| African American | 2% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 35.50 |
| Males | 33.00 |
| Females | 37.70 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 16.00% | | Under 20: | 13.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 15.00% | | 20 to 40: | 13.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 13.00% | | 40 to 60: | 13.00% |
| Over 60 | 7.00% | | Over 60: | 10.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 18,396 | N/A |
| 2001 | 19,886 | 8.10% |
| 2002 | 20,980 | 5.50% |
| 2003 | 21,514 | 2.55% |
| 2004 | 22,558 | 4.85% |
| 2005 | 23,532 | 4.32% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $46,782 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 135 |
| 2002 | 134 |
| 2003 | 101 |
| 2004 | 139 |
| 2005 | 145 |
| 2006 | 156 |
| 2007 | 97 |
| 2008 | 235 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Forcible Rape |
3 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
7 |
4 |
10 |
| Robbery |
6 |
7 |
6 |
12 |
8 |
12 |
4 |
7 |
| Aggravated Assault |
16 |
14 |
15 |
13 |
22 |
18 |
17 |
46 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 4,584 |
| 2002 | 4,594 |
| 2003 | 4,520 |
| 2004 | 4,891 |
| 2005 | 4,139 |
| 2006 | 4,179 |
| 2007 | 3,581 |
| 2008 | 3,530 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
131 |
131 |
140 |
138 |
154 |
140 |
120 |
95 |
| Larceny, Theft |
666 |
686 |
743 |
845 |
734 |
777 |
732 |
783 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
51 |
39 |
59 |
70 |
51 |
73 |
69 |
67 |
| Arson |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
3
|
1 |
Location
| Elevation | 739 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 3.7 Square Miles |
