Plainfield, New York facts for kids
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Plainfield, New York
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Scenery in Plainfield along westbound US 20
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Otsego County map with the Town of Plainfield in Red
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Otsego |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.51 sq mi (76.42 km2) |
| • Land | 29.51 sq mi (76.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,463 ft (446 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 915 |
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(2016)
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867 |
| • Density | 29.38/sq mi (11.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-58420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979374 |
| Website | http://www.townofplainfieldny.org/ |
Plainfield is a small town located in Otsego County, New York, in the United States. It's found in the northwestern part of Otsego County.
In 2010, about 915 people lived here. By 2016, the population was estimated to be around 867.
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Plainfield's Early History
Plainfield was first settled around 1793. The first settlers built their homes near what is now called Plainfield Center.
The town of Plainfield was officially created in 1799. It was formed from a part of the nearby Town of Richfield.
Geography and Location
Plainfield covers an area of about 29.5 square miles (76.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Rivers and Borders
The western edge of Plainfield is marked by the Unadilla River. This river also forms the border with Madison County. A small part of the border also touches Oneida County.
The Unadilla River is special because it splits into two smaller rivers, the East Branch and the West Branch. This split happens at a place called Unadilla Forks.
Main Roads
New York State Route 51 is an important highway that runs through the eastern part of Plainfield. It travels from north to south.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,611 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,626 | 0.9% | |
| 1840 | 1,450 | −10.8% | |
| 1850 | 1,450 | 0.0% | |
| 1860 | 1,354 | −6.6% | |
| 1870 | 1,248 | −7.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,195 | −4.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,025 | −14.2% | |
| 1900 | 897 | −12.5% | |
| 1910 | 844 | −5.9% | |
| 1920 | 791 | −6.3% | |
| 1930 | 707 | −10.6% | |
| 1940 | 670 | −5.2% | |
| 1950 | 729 | 8.8% | |
| 1960 | 764 | 4.8% | |
| 1970 | 742 | −2.9% | |
| 1980 | 847 | 14.2% | |
| 1990 | 850 | 0.4% | |
| 2000 | 986 | 16.0% | |
| 2010 | 915 | −7.2% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 867 | −5.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, about 986 people lived in Plainfield. There were 355 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.
The population density was about 33.5 people per square mile. This means there weren't too many people living in a small area.
Age and Gender
The people in Plainfield were spread out across different age groups. About 31.3% of the population was under 18 years old.
The median age was 34 years. This means half the people were younger than 34, and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 102 males.
Communities and Places in Plainfield
Plainfield has several smaller communities and interesting spots:
- Huntley Corners – This is a small village, or hamlet, located near the eastern border of the town. It is found along NY-51.
- Leonardsville – Another hamlet, located by the Unadilla River. Most of Leonardsville is actually in Madison County.
- Lloydsville – A small hamlet also located near the Unadilla River.
- Mount Markham – This is a high point, or elevation, found near Unadilla Forks.
- Noahs Rump – Another elevation located in the southeastern part of Plainfield.
- Plainfield Center – A hamlet in the northern part of Plainfield. This area was once home to a Welsh Colony, where people spoke Welsh and had a church for Welsh services.
- Spooners Corners – This spot is in the northeastern part of Plainfield. It's where NY-51 meets Skaneateles Turnpike. The name comes from an early settler named Ruggles Spooner.
- Unadilla Forks – A hamlet in the northwestern part of Plainfield, right by the Unadilla River.
- Welch Hill – An elevation located to the east of Noahs Rump.
See also
In Spanish: Plainfield (Nueva York) para niños
