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Population Review

Plainfield city, NJ — Population & Demographics

Plainfield city, NJ has a population of 54,515. The median household income is $80,334 and the median age is 33.0.

54,515

Population

$80,334

Median Income

$383,300

Median Home Value

33.0

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White10.4%
Black or African American33.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$80,334

Median Household Income

$30,414

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$383,300

Median Home Value

$1,673

Median Rent

42.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

72.2%

High School+

22.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

4.5%

Drive Alone

6.5%

Work From Home

30.1 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Plainfield city, NJ has a population of 54,515 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Plainfield city, NJ is $80,334, with 12.5% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Plainfield city, NJ is $383,300, with median rent at $1,673.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.