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{{for|the township in [[Northampton County, Pennsylvania|Northampton County]]|Plainfield Township, Pennsylvania}}
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'''Plainfield''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Cumberland County, Pennsylvania|Cumberland County]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States]]. The population was 399 at the 2010 census. It is part of the [[Harrisburg, Pennsylvania|Harrisburg]]&ndash;[[Carlisle, Pennsylvania|Carlisle]] [[Harrisburg metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].
'''Plainfield''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Cumberland County, Pennsylvania|Cumberland County]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States. The population was 399 at the 2010 census.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4261080| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Plainfield CDP, Pennsylvania| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=June 24, 2015| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213050133/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4261080| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref> It is part of the [[Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
Plainfield is located in the eastern part of [[West Pennsboro Township, Pennsylvania|West Pennsboro Township]] at {{coord|40|12|7|N|77|17|12|W|region:US_type:city}} (40.202023, -77.286621),<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> along [[Pennsylvania Route 641]] (Main Street), which leads east {{convert|5|mi|0}} to the center of [[Carlisle, Pennsylvania|Carlisle]], the [[county seat]], and west {{convert|6|mi|0}} to [[Newville, Pennsylvania|Newville]]. The [[Pennsylvania Turnpike]] ([[Interstate 76 (east)|Interstate 76]]) passes along the northern edge of the CDP, but the nearest exit is {{convert|8|mi|0}} to the east, on the other side of Carlisle.
Plainfield is located at {{coord|40|12|7|N|77|17|12|W|region:US_type:city}} (40.202023, -77.286621){{GR|1}}.


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|0.6|sqmi|km2}}, all of it land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], Plainfield has a total area of {{convert|1.67|km2|order=flip}}, all of which is land.<ref name="Census 2010"/>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 376 people, 141 households, and 109 families residing in the CDP. The [[population density]] was 594.3 people per square mile (230.4/km²). There were 162 housing units at an average density of 256.1/sq&nbsp;mi (99.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.94% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], and 1.06% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.53% of the population.
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As of the 2000 census,<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> there were 376 people, 141 households, and 109 families residing in the CDP. The population density was {{convert|594.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 162 housing units at an average density of {{convert|256.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.94% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], and 1.06% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.53% of the population.


There were 141 households out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 2.98.
There were 141 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 2.98.


In the CDP the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
In Plainfield, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.


The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $27,000. Males had a median income of $33,150 versus $23,875 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $13,993. About 9.5% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 25.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $27,000. Males had a median income of $33,150 versus $23,875 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $13,993. About 9.5% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 25.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
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Latest revision as of 06:06, 5 July 2024

For the township in Northampton County, see Plainfield Township, Pennsylvania.

Plainfield, Pennsylvania
Census-designated place
The Plainfield post office
The Plainfield post office
Plainfield is located in Pennsylvania
Plainfield
Plainfield
Location of Plainfield in Pennsylvania
Plainfield is located in the United States
Plainfield
Plainfield
Plainfield (the United States)
Coordinates: 40°12′7″N 77°17′12″W / 40.20194°N 77.28667°W / 40.20194; -77.28667
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyCumberland
TownshipWest Pennsboro
Area
[1]
 • Total0.65 sq mi (1.67 km2)
 • Land0.65 sq mi (1.67 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
509 ft (155 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total443
 • Density685.76/sq mi (264.78/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
17081
FIPS code42-61080
GNIS feature ID1183987

Plainfield is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 399 at the 2010 census.[3] It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area.

Geography

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Plainfield is located in the eastern part of West Pennsboro Township at 40°12′7″N 77°17′12″W / 40.20194°N 77.28667°W / 40.20194; -77.28667 (40.202023, -77.286621),[4] along Pennsylvania Route 641 (Main Street), which leads east 5 miles (8 km) to the center of Carlisle, the county seat, and west 6 miles (10 km) to Newville. The Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76) passes along the northern edge of the CDP, but the nearest exit is 8 miles (13 km) to the east, on the other side of Carlisle.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Plainfield has a total area of 0.64 square miles (1.67 km2), all of which is land.[3]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020443—
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

As of the 2000 census,[6] there were 376 people, 141 households, and 109 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 594.3 inhabitants per square mile (229.5/km2). There were 162 housing units at an average density of 256.1 per square mile (98.9/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.94% White, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.53% of the population.

There were 141 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 2.98.

In Plainfield, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $27,000. Males had a median income of $33,150 versus $23,875 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,993. About 9.5% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  2. ^ "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Plainfield CDP, Pennsylvania". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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