This was 26.1 percent lower than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 981.
91.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Plainfield for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 48 | 8.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 340 | 57.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 40 | 6.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 16 | 2.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 55 | 9.3 |
Associate's degree | 48 | 8.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 23 | 3.9 |
Master's degree | 14 | 2.4 |
Professional school degree | 8 | 1.4 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |