Plainfield Village, Connecticut facts for kids
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Plainfield Village, Connecticut
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Plainfield Town Hall
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Location in Windham County and the state of Connecticut.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| Town | Plainfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.7 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Land | 1.6 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,557 |
| • Density | 1,500/sq mi (581/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
06374
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| Area code | 860 |
| FIPS code | 09-60090 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2377851 |
Plainfield Village is a small community in the town of Plainfield, Connecticut. It's like a special area within the larger town. In 2010, about 2,557 people lived here.
Plainfield Village is located in the southwestern part of the town. You can find it west of the I-395 highway and south of Route 14. It's a central part of the "Plainfield, CT urban cluster."
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About Plainfield Village
Plainfield Village is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. It's part of the bigger town of Plainfield.
Where is Plainfield Village?
Plainfield Village is in Windham County, which is in the state of Connecticut. It covers a total area of about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
People in Plainfield Village
The people living in Plainfield Village are a mix of different ages and backgrounds.
Population Details
In 2000, there were about 2,638 people living in Plainfield Village. This population was spread out across many homes. About 36.7% of the homes had children under 18 years old living there.
The average age of people in Plainfield Village was about 36 years old. This means there were people of all ages, from young kids to older adults. About 25.8% of the population was under 18.
Community Life
Many families live in Plainfield Village. About 45% of households were married couples living together. The community has a mix of families and individuals.
