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| name = Plainfield | | name = Plainfield | ||
| settlement_type = City | |||
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| | | coordinates = {{coord|40.6337|-74.4074|display=inline,title}} | ||
| | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| | | subdivision_name = [[United States]] | ||
| | | subdivision_type1 = State | ||
| | | subdivision_name1 = [[New Jersey]] | ||
| | | subdivision_type2 = County | ||
| | | subdivision_name2 = [[Union County, New Jersey|Union County]] | ||
| | | established_title = Incorporated | ||
| | | established_date = 1869 | ||
| | | area_total_km2 = 15.6 | ||
| | | area_land_km2 = 15.6 | ||
| | | area_water_km2 = 0.0 | ||
| | | population_as_of = 2020 | ||
| | | population_total = 54000 | ||
| | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| timezone = Eastern (EST) | | timezone = [[Eastern Time Zone|Eastern (EST)]] | ||
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'''Plainfield''' is a | '''Plainfield''' is a city in [[Union County, New Jersey|Union County]], [[New Jersey]], [[United States]]. It was incorporated as a city in 1869 and is part of the [[New York metropolitan area]]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Plainfield was | Plainfield was originally formed as a township on April 5, 1847, from portions of [[Westfield Township, New Jersey|Westfield Township]], while the area was still part of [[Essex County, New Jersey|Essex County]]. It became part of the newly created [[Union County, New Jersey|Union County]] on March 19, 1857. Plainfield was incorporated as a city on April 21, 1869, replacing Plainfield Township. | ||
Plainfield | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
Plainfield | According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 15.6 square kilometers, all of which is land. Plainfield is bordered by [[North Plainfield, New Jersey|North Plainfield]] in [[Somerset County, New Jersey|Somerset County]], [[South Plainfield, New Jersey|South Plainfield]] in [[Middlesex County, New Jersey|Middlesex County]], and [[Scotch Plains, New Jersey|Scotch Plains]] and [[Fanwood, New Jersey|Fanwood]] in Union County. | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
As of | As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of Plainfield was approximately 54,000. The city is known for its diverse community, with a significant number of residents of [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic]] and [[African American]] descent. | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
Plainfield is served by the Plainfield Public | Plainfield is served by the [[Plainfield Public School District]], which includes several elementary schools, middle schools, and [[Plainfield High School (New Jersey)|Plainfield High School]]. The city is also home to the [[Union County College]] Plainfield Campus. | ||
== | == Transportation == | ||
Plainfield | Plainfield is accessible via the [[New Jersey Transit]] system, with train service provided at the [[Plainfield (NJT station)|Plainfield Station]] on the [[Raritan Valley Line]]. The city is also served by several [[New Jersey Transit bus routes]]. | ||
== Notable People == | == Notable People == | ||
Plainfield | * [[Queen Latifah]], rapper, singer, and actress, was born in Newark but raised in East Orange and attended high school in Plainfield. | ||
* [[P-Funk]], the influential funk music collective, originated in Plainfield. | |||
* [[ | == See Also == | ||
* [[List of cities in New Jersey]] | |||
* [[ | * [[Union County, New Jersey]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
== External | == External Links == | ||
* [ | * [https://www.plainfieldnj.gov/ Official website of Plainfield] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Cities in New Jersey]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Union County, New Jersey]] | ||
[[Category:Populated places established in 1869]] | |||
[[Category:1869 establishments in New Jersey]] | |||
Latest revision as of 20:22, 30 December 2024
| General Information | |
| Name | Plainfield |
| Native Name | |
| Other Names | |
| Settlement Type | City |
| Transliteration | |
| Language 1 | |
| Type 1 | |
| Info 1 | |
| Location | |
| Coordinates |
40.6337°-74.4074
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| Map | |
| Population | |
| Total | 54000 |
| Density | auto per km² |
| Area | |
| Total | 15.6 km² |
| Land | 15.6 km² |
| Water | 0.0 km² |
| Government | |
| Type | |
| Leader | |
| Time Zone | |
| Standard | UTC-5 |
| DST | UTC-4 |
Plainfield is a city in Union County, New Jersey, United States. It was incorporated as a city in 1869 and is part of the New York metropolitan area.
History[edit]
Plainfield was originally formed as a township on April 5, 1847, from portions of Westfield Township, while the area was still part of Essex County. It became part of the newly created Union County on March 19, 1857. Plainfield was incorporated as a city on April 21, 1869, replacing Plainfield Township.
Geography[edit]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.6 square kilometers, all of which is land. Plainfield is bordered by North Plainfield in Somerset County, South Plainfield in Middlesex County, and Scotch Plains and Fanwood in Union County.
Demographics[edit]
As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of Plainfield was approximately 54,000. The city is known for its diverse community, with a significant number of residents of Hispanic and African American descent.
Education[edit]
Plainfield is served by the Plainfield Public School District, which includes several elementary schools, middle schools, and Plainfield High School. The city is also home to the Union County College Plainfield Campus.
Transportation[edit]
Plainfield is accessible via the New Jersey Transit system, with train service provided at the Plainfield Station on the Raritan Valley Line. The city is also served by several New Jersey Transit bus routes.
Notable People[edit]
- Queen Latifah, rapper, singer, and actress, was born in Newark but raised in East Orange and attended high school in Plainfield.
- P-Funk, the influential funk music collective, originated in Plainfield.
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
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