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.

Plainfield locator map
Location of Plainfield on Connecticut map.

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 : 09:50:05 (28th March 2024)
Postal code : 06374
Density : 135 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.13% (2010-2020)
Railroad Avenue  Plainfield CT image
Railroad Avenue Plainfield CT
Railroad Avenue  Plainfield CT image

Geography

Plainfield is located at 41°40'35"N 71°54'54"W (41.6764900, -71.9150700).

Plainfield map

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