Plainville town, Connecticut
Plainville town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Plainville town is a geographic entity located in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 17,746. The land area covers 9.71 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 17,746 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 8,087 | ±409 | 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 | 8,588 | ±423 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,087 | ±409 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 501 | ±204 |
| Median Home Value | $254,000 | ±$13,659 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,126 | ±$147 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,343 | ±$7,368 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,359 | ±$3,205 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | ±1.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,130 | ±330 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 10,051 | ±649 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.1% | ±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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GUS Population: 17,757 (2024)
ID: 161471
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF PLANNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1 CENTRAL SQ, PLAINVILLE CT 06062-1955
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Plainville | 06-12 | Plainville, CT | |
| Regular School Plainville | PK-05 | Plainville, CT | |
| Regular School Plainville | PK-05 | Plainville, CT | |
| Regular School Plainville | PK-05 | Plainville, CT | |
| Regular School Plainville | 06-08 | Plainville, CT | |
| Regular School Plainville | 09-12 | Plainville, CT | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Hartford, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-09 | Waterbury, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Rocky Hill, CT | |
| 4 Nearby | 3-15 | WATERBURY, CT |
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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Charter Oak State College
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College | 3.8 mi away | 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT, 06051 |
8605153800
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PLAINVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 56 EAST MAIN ST., PLAINVILLE, CT, 06062 |
(860) 793-1446
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Central Connecticut State University
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College | 4.7 mi away | 1615 Stanley St, New Britain, CT, 06050 |
8608322278
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F. N. MANROSS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 260 CENTRAL ST., BRISTOL, CT, 06010 |
(860) 584-7790
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Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain
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College Vocational | 5.3 mi away | 200 John Downey Dr, New Britain, CT, 06051 |
860225864145700
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THOMAS JEFFERSON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 140 HORSE PLAIN ROAD, NEW BRITAIN, CT, 06053 |
(860) 225-4700
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American Institute-West Hartford
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College | 7.6 mi away | 99 South Street, West Hartford, CT, 06110-1922 |
8609472299
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BARNEY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 71 MAIN STREET, FARMINGTON, CT, 06034 |
(860) 677-5993
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University of Saint Joseph
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College | 9.8 mi away | 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT, 06117 |
8602324571
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NEW BRITAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 20 HIGH ST., NEW BRITAIN, CT, 06051 |
(860) 224-3155
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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 BURLINGTON, CT US, located 9.2 miles from Plainville town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.3° | 17.0° | 26.6° | 3.65" | 11.1" |
| February | 39.1° | 18.3° | 28.7° | 3.36" | 11.8" |
| March | 46.6° | 25.9° | 36.3° | 4.22" | 5.5" |
| April | 59.5° | 36.1° | 47.8° | 4.28" | 0.5" |
| May | 70.4° | 46.8° | 58.6° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.5° | 56.6° | 67.6° | 4.83" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.7° | 62.1° | 72.9° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.0° | 60.2° | 71.1° | 5.14" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.3° | 52.5° | 63.9° | 5.01" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.3° | 40.8° | 52.0° | 5.66" | 0.6" |
| November | 52.1° | 32.2° | 42.2° | 3.87" | 0.8" |
| December | 41.4° | 24.0° | 32.7° | 4.81" | 8.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain city | City | 3.5 mi | — |
| Bristol city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Kensington CDP | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
| Newington CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Plantsville CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Terryville CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0911060120. • 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.