Plainfield, Iowa facts for kids
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Plainfield, Iowa
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Location of Plainfield, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Bremer |
| Incorporated | October 17, 1895 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 393 |
| • Density | 1,173.13/sq mi (452.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50666
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-63210 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460200 |
Plainfield is a small city located in Bremer County, Iowa, in the United States. It's a part of the larger Waterloo–Cedar Falls metropolitan area. The city was officially established on October 17, 1895.
In 2020, about 393 people lived in Plainfield. This number was a bit smaller than in 2000. The Plainfield post office has been around for a long time, opening its doors in 1868.
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Exploring Plainfield's Location
Plainfield is found at specific geographic coordinates: 42.844652 degrees north and 92.534623 degrees west. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Plainfield covers a total area of about 0.33 square miles (0.87 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Understanding Plainfield's Population
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 293 | — |
| 1900 | 320 | +9.2% |
| 1910 | 288 | −10.0% |
| 1920 | 303 | +5.2% |
| 1930 | 293 | −3.3% |
| 1940 | 362 | +23.5% |
| 1950 | 387 | +6.9% |
| 1960 | 445 | +15.0% |
| 1970 | 446 | +0.2% |
| 1980 | 469 | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 455 | −3.0% |
| 2000 | 438 | −3.7% |
| 2010 | 436 | −0.5% |
| 2020 | 393 | −9.9% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Population Changes Over Time
Plainfield's population has changed over the years. In 2020, the city had 393 residents. This means there were about 1,173 people living in each square mile.
Most people living in Plainfield are White. A small number of residents identify as Black or African American, Native American, or from two or more races.
Who Lives in Plainfield?
In 2020, there were 163 households in Plainfield. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households were married couples. Some households included children under 18.
The average age of people in Plainfield in 2020 was 41.6 years old. About a quarter of the residents were under 20 years old. The city had slightly more females than males.
Plainfield's School System
Plainfield is part of the Nashua-Plainfield Community School District. This school district was formed in 1997 when the Nashua and Plainfield school districts joined together.
Plainfield has the intermediate school for students. The elementary school and the Nashua-Plainfield Middle School/High School are located in Nashua, a nearby town.
Famous People from Plainfield
Plainfield has been home to some notable individuals who achieved success in different fields.
- Guy Stanton Ford: He was a very important person in education. He served as the president of the University of Minnesota.
- Derek Pagel: He was a talented football player.
- Scott Walker (politician): He became a well-known politician, serving as the former Governor of Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Plainfield (Iowa) para niños
