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
| White | 55.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 24.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10.1% |
| Retail Trade | 8.4% |
| Public Administration | 7.9% |
| Information | 7.9% |
| Construction | 5.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 3.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.2% |
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.