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Plainfield is a city in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Nicknamed "The Queen City", [1] it serves as both a regional hub for Central New Jersey and a bedroom suburb of the New York Metropolitan area, located in the Raritan Valley region.
Plainfield Center Of Excellence. In January 2022, Adrian O. Mapp was sworn in for a historic third term as Mayor of the City of Plainfield. Since assuming office in 2014, he has embarked on an aggressive agenda focused on rebuilding the city's economy and ensuring opportunity for all residents.
Plainfield is a City in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2021 Census, the city population was 54,586. 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.
Plainfield, city, Union county, northern New Jersey, U.S., at the base of the Watchung Mountains. Quakers settled in the area in 1685, and the town became known as Milltown—for its large gristmill—in the late 1700s.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
What does Plainfield stand for? Perseverance to fight and overcome obstacles in our way. Love for our community, its residents, and our diverse cultures. Alliance because we are "One Plainfield" and what affects one affects us all. Integrity because we strive to be a model of decency and honesty.
The City of Plainfield had a population of 56,100 as of July 1, 2023. Plainfield ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in New Jersey. See peer rankings below.
Things to Do in Plainfield, New Jersey: See Tripadvisor's 203 traveler reviews and photos of Plainfield tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Plainfield.
