Plainfield, Connecticut
Plainfield: Town in Connecticut, United States
About
Plainfield is a town located in the county of Windham in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,405 and a population density of 138 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,084 inhabitants.
The town was created 325 years ago in 1698.
Quick Facts about Plainfield
| Population : | 15,084 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | Windham County |
| Different from : | Plainville |
| Phone Area Codes : | 860 |
| Area : | 111.4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 197 feet / 60, 122 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1699 (325 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 20:10:04 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 06374 |
| Density : | 135 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Plainfield is located at 41°40'35"N 71°54'54"W (41.6764900, -71.9150700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Plainfield
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Plainfield decreased by 2.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 15,405 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,342 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,281 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,221 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,131 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,095 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,062 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,091 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,171 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,125 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,084 | -0.27% | estimation process |
Plainfield zip code is 06374.
County name: Windham, County
fips: 09015
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People born in Plainfield (10)
People born in Plainfield, including congressman James Monroe, politician James Wright Gordon, Union Army general and governor of Wisconsin William A. Barstow, .
List
- George Grafton Wilson (American academic (1863-1951)) he was born in 29/03/1863
- Gil Bouley (American football player (1921-2006)) he was born in 15/11/1921
- Nathan F. Dixon I (American politician (1774-1842)) he was born in 13/12/1774
- Charles Backus Goddard (American lawyer and politician) he was born in 06/10/1796
- Edward A. Bradford (American lawyer) he was born in 17/09/1813
- Augustus S. Miller (mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, US) he was born in 13/08/1847
- Mary Francis Baker (botanist and writer (1876-1941)) she was born in 01/01/1876
Schools in Plainfield
College & universities near Plainfield, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130217 | Quinebaug Valley Community College | Danielson (CT) | 06239-1436 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Plainfield, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| MYS | Mystic station | 2 Roosevelt Avenue | RAIL |
| NLC | New London Union Station | 27 Water Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Plainfield
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Plainfield Post Office | Plainfield (CT) | 06374 |
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 , Pennsylvania unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 6,248 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 Windham County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Windham County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Windham | 24,463 | Town in Connecticut |
| Willimantic | 17,737 | Town in the U. |
| Killingly Center | 17,282 | City in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Putnam | 9,372 | Town in Connecticut |
| Thompson | 9,371 | Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Brooklyn | 8,280 | Town in Connecticut |
| Woodstock | 7,834 | Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Canterbury | 5,088 | Town in Connecticut, USA |
| Ashford | 4,246 | Town of the United States |
| Pomfret | 4,196 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Danielson | 4,006 | Borough in the town of Killingly in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Sterling | 3,764 | Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Moosup | 3,231 | Census designated place |
| Chaplin | 2,232 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Hampton | 1,841 | City in Connecticut |
| Eastford | 1,800 | Human settlement in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Plainfield distances to largest Connecticut cities
