Plainfield, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Plainfield, Wisconsin
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Downtown Plainfield in July 2024
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Location of Plainfield in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waushara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.56 sq mi (4.03 km2) |
| • Land | 1.56 sq mi (4.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 862 |
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836 |
| • Density | 536.59/sq mi (207.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-63175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571576 |
Plainfield is a small village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, in the United States. Most of the village is located within the Town of Plainfield. A very small part extends into the nearby Town of Oasis. In 2010, about 862 people lived here.
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History of Plainfield
Plainfield started as a settlement called Norwich in 1848. A man named Elijah C. Waterman planned the village in 1849. He built mills and offered free land to attract new families. Mr. Waterman later became the first postmaster. He changed the name to Plainfield, named after his hometown in Plainfield, Vermont.
Geography and Location
Plainfield is located at 44°12′42″N 89°29′34″W / 44.21167°N 89.49278°W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 1.61 square miles (4.17 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Plainfield
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 348 | — | |
| 1890 | 459 | 31.9% | |
| 1900 | 728 | 58.6% | |
| 1910 | 723 | −0.7% | |
| 1920 | 580 | −19.8% | |
| 1930 | 537 | −7.4% | |
| 1940 | 571 | 6.3% | |
| 1950 | 680 | 19.1% | |
| 1960 | 660 | −2.9% | |
| 1970 | 642 | −2.7% | |
| 1980 | 813 | 26.6% | |
| 1990 | 839 | 3.2% | |
| 2000 | 899 | 7.2% | |
| 2010 | 862 | −4.1% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 836 | −3.0% | |
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Plainfield's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 862 people living in Plainfield. These people lived in 315 households, and 223 of these were families. The village had about 535 people per square mile (207 people per square kilometer). There were 371 homes, with about 230 homes per square mile (89 homes per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Plainfield were White (90.5%). A small number were African American (0.3%), Native American (0.1%), or Asian (0.5%). About 7.3% were from other races, and 1.3% were from two or more races. About 18.0% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (39.7%) had children under 18 living with them. More than half (55.2%) were married couples. About 29.2% of households were not families. Around 26.7% of households had only one person. About 12.1% of households had one person aged 65 or older. The average household had 2.74 people, and the average family had 3.35 people.
The average age in the village was 34.4 years. About 29.4% of residents were under 18. About 9.2% were between 18 and 24. Around 25.2% were between 25 and 44. About 24.2% were between 45 and 64. Finally, 12.1% were 65 or older. The village had slightly more females (51.0%) than males (49.0%).
Culture and Media Connections
A movie called Stroszek, directed by Werner Herzog, had some scenes filmed near Plainfield.
Notable People from Plainfield
- Sherman Bardwell, who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- Charles A. Beggs, another person who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- Lyall Beggs, also served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- Frances Hamerstrom, a famous naturalist and author, lived in Plainfield.
- Byron Storm, who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- John Youngs, also served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
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Downtown Plainfield in July 2024
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Location of Plainfield in Waushara County, Wisconsin.
