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Population Review

South Plainfield borough, NJ — Population & Demographics

South Plainfield borough, NJ has a population of 24,231. The median household income is $126,063 and the median age is 41.7.

24,231

Population

$126,063

Median Income

$443,900

Median Home Value

41.7

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White55.0%
Black or African American11.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$126,063

Median Household Income

$49,533

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$443,900

Median Home Value

$1,928

Median Rent

85.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.5%

High School+

42.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.1%

Drive Alone

75.6%

Public Transit

12.3%

Work From Home

28.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

15.2%

Foreign Born

67.4%

Non-English at Home

3.2%

Veterans

10.0%

With Disability

96.7%

Health Insurance

95.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.2%
Manufacturing10.1%
Retail Trade8.4%
Public Administration7.9%
Information7.9%
Construction5.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services3.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing2.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

South Plainfield borough, NJ has a population of 24,231 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in South Plainfield borough, NJ is $126,063, with 3.0% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in South Plainfield borough, NJ is $443,900, with median rent at $1,928.

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