Plainfield, Pennsylvania
Plainfield: Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Plainfield is a city located in the county of Cumberland in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,138 and a population density of 3,669 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,248 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Plainfield
| Population : | 6,248 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Cumberland County |
| Area : | 1.67 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,670 feet / 509 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:46:59 (2nd May 2024) |
| Postal code : | 17081 |
| Density : | 3,734 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.76% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Plainfield is located at 40°12'11"N 77°17'24"W (40.2031400, -77.2899800).
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Demographics
The population of Plainfield increased by 1.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,138 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,173 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,180 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,170 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,164 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,147 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,166 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,185 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,228 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,232 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,248 | 0.26% | estimation process |
People born in Plainfield (1)
American baseball player Elmer Yoter was born in Plainfield
Schools in Plainfield
College & universities near Plainfield, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212009 | Dickinson College | Carlisle (PA) | 17013-2896 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Plainfield, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Plainfield
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Plainfield Post Office | Plainfield (PA) | 17081 |
Other places with the same name (12)
- Plainfield , New Jersey A city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in the central part of the state. Plainfield is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Plainfield Historical Museum and the Plainfield Public Library. with a population of 50,011 people.
- Plainfield , Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 44,542 people.
- Plainfield , Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 36,275 people.
- Plainfield , Connecticut town in Connecticut, United States with a population of 15,084 people.
- Plainfield , Michigan charter township in Kent County, Michigan with a population of 3,719 people.
- Plainfield , New Hampshire town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States with a population of 2,419 people.
- Plainfield , Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 1,263 people.
- Plainfield , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts, United States with a population of 663 people.
- Plainfield , Wisconsin village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 554 people.
- Plainfield , Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 413 people.
- Plainfield , Ohio human settlement in Coshocton County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 159 people.
Other cities in Cumberland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cumberland County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Allen | 20,226 | Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Carlisle | 19,213 | Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Mechanicsburg | 8,999 | Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Camp Hill | 7,919 | Town in Pennsylvania, United Staes of America |
| Middlesex | 7,582 | Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| New Cumberland | 7,300 | City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Enola | 6,111 | Town in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States |
| Dickinson | 5,385 | Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania |
| Schlusser | 5,265 | Census designated place |
| Allen | 5,092 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Lemoyne | 4,632 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Myerstown | 3,258 | Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania |
| Wormleysburg | 3,062 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Washington | 2,703 | City in Pennsylvania |
| Mount Holly Springs | 2,052 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Shiremanstown | 1,641 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Plainfield distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
