Plainfield town, New York
Plainfield town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Plainfield town is a geographic entity located in Otsego County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 921. The land area covers 29.51 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 921 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs | ±6.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 315 | ±44 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 376 | ±43 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 315 | ±44 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 61 | ±26 |
| Median Home Value | $155,100 | ±$17,492 |
| Median Gross Rent | $750 | ±$207 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,673 | ±$6,354 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,743 | ±$5,381 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | ±3.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 79 | ±40 |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.5% | ±6.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 453 | ±102 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.1% | ±18.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF PLAINFIELD
GUS Population: 918 (2024)
ID: 109686
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
129 COUNTY HIGHWAY 18A, WEST WINFIELD NY 13491-3719
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GUS Population: 60,524 (2024)
ID: 194484
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK
197 MAIN ST, STE 1, COOPERSTOWN NY 13326-1129
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 02-04 | ILION, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | BROOKFIELD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ILION, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | COOPERSTOWN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | COOPERSTOWN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | EDMESTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | FRANKFORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | FRANKFORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | FRANKFORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | MOHAWK, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Herkimer County Community College
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College | 17.0 mi away | 100 Reservoir Rd, Herkimer, NY, 13350-1598 |
3158660300
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WEST WINFIELD LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 179 SOUTH STREET, WEST WINFIELD, NY, 13491 |
(315) 822-6394
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Mohawk Valley Community College
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College | 17.2 mi away | 1101 Sherman Dr, Utica, NY, 13501-5394 |
3157925400
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BRIDGEWATER FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 408 PRITCHARD AVENUE, BRIDGEWATER, NY, 13313 |
(315) 822-6475
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Colgate University
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College | 17.3 mi away | 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY, 13346-1398 |
3152281000
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EDMESTON FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 6 WEST STREET, EDMESTON, NY, 13335 |
(607) 965-8208
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Herkimer County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 17.7 mi away | 420 East German Street, Herkimer, NY, 13350 |
3158672206
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CLAYVILLE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 2265 ONEIDA STREET, CLAYVILLE, NY, 13322 |
(315) 839-5893
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Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing
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College | 18.0 mi away | 2215 Genesee Street, Utica, NY, 13501 |
3158018253
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RICHFIELD SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 102 MAIN STREET, RICHFIELD SPRINGS, NY, 13439 |
(315) 858-0230
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at COOPERSTOWN, NY US, located 15.6 miles from Plainfield town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.3° | 13.6° | 18.4° | 3.10" | 21.7" |
| February | 26.1° | 14.2° | 20.2° | 3.06" | 18.8" |
| March | 34.5° | 22.2° | 28.4° | 3.61" | 17.6" |
| April | 48.1° | 34.0° | 41.0° | 4.18" | 2.8" |
| May | 60.4° | 44.9° | 52.7° | 3.71" | 0.1" |
| June | 68.2° | 54.4° | 61.3° | 4.73" | 0.0" |
| July | 72.6° | 59.0° | 65.8° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| August | 70.8° | 57.4° | 64.1° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| September | 63.8° | 50.2° | 57.0° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| October | 51.8° | 39.4° | 45.6° | 4.95" | 0.4" |
| November | 39.2° | 30.0° | 34.6° | 3.24" | 5.9" |
| December | 28.9° | 21.1° | 25.0° | 3.59" | 18.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unadilla Forks CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
| West Winfield village | Village | 3.8 mi | — |
| Bridgewater CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Burlington Flats CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| Schuyler Lake CDP | CDP | 8.9 mi | — |
| Edmeston CDP | CDP | 9.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3607758420. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.