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 327 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6765,-71.9151 |
| Altitude | 197 feet / 60, 122 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1699 (327 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:04:28 (22nd April 2026) |
| 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 WebsiteDemographics
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 |
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Plainfield, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130217 | Quinebaug Valley Community College | Danielson (CT) | 06239-1436 |
Nearby Transit Stations (25)
Rail and bus stations connected to Plainfield, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Plainfield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Plainfield Post Office | Plainfield (CT) | 06374 |
Other places with the same name (11)
- Plainfield, New Jersey A city in Union County, New Jersey. 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