Plains, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Plains, Pennsylvania
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 Plains, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Plains, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| Township | Plains |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.28 sq mi (3.31 km2) |
| • Land | 1.28 sq mi (3.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,293 |
| • Density | 3,361.79/sq mi (1,298.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-61112 |
Plains is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in Plains Township, within Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 4,293 people lived in Plains. This is part of the larger Plains Township, which had about 9,961 residents in 2010.
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Where is Plains Located?
Plains CDP is in the western part of Plains Township. It is found at these coordinates: 41°16′24″N 75°51′14″W / 41.27333°N 75.85389°W. To the south, it shares a border with the city of Wilkes-Barre. The Susquehanna River runs along its western edge.
Neighboring Communities
To the north of Plains is the CDP of Hilldale. The community of Hudson is located to the east.
Size and Transportation
The United States Census Bureau says that Plains CDP covers a total area of about 3.3 square kilometers (which is about 1.28 square miles). All of this area is land. You can reach Plains by taking Exit 3 on the North Cross Valley Expressway (Pennsylvania Route 309).
How Many People Live in Plains?
The population of Plains has changed over time. Here's a quick look at the numbers from recent censuses:
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| 2020 | 4,293 | — | |
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Famous People from Plains
Many interesting people have come from Plains. Here are a few:
- Bruce Kozerski: He was a professional American football player. He played as a center for the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League.
- Hank Kozlowski: He was a well-known sportswriter.
- Max Rosenn: He was a respected judge.
- Ed Walsh: He was a famous baseball player for the Chicago White Sox. He is even in the Baseball Hall of Fame!
- Lieutenant General John J. Yeosock: He was a high-ranking Army General. He led the Army during Operation Desert Storm.
