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North Plainfield

New Jersey · 22,879 residents (2025 est.) · 2.807 sq mi
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The short version

North Plainfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,349. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $374,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,809
+8%since 2000
from 21,103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,126 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 7,518 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
+7%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:22,879 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
18K20K21K22K23K1990201020202024North Plainfield
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,349
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,322 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,706
+57%since 2000
from $22,791 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+11%since 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$374,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,752
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $828 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
46.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+57%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(10,023)
Black12.2%(2,580)
Hispanic / Latino32.8%(6,916)
Asian5%(1,053)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.9%(16,652)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(3,604)
Black22.1%(5,050)
Hispanic / Latino54.7%(12,482)
Asian4.1%(937)
Other3.2%(736)
Diversity Score78%(17,786)
Diversity Score
78
−1%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 76.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
44.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.2%
−57.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 82.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2016
from 50.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
49.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2016
from 42.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Plainfield, New Jersey?

North Plainfield, New Jersey has about 22,809 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Plainfield, New Jersey?

The typical household in North Plainfield, New Jersey earns about $87,349 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Plainfield, New Jersey expensive?

In North Plainfield, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $374,700, and the typical rent is about $1,752 a month.

How educated are people in North Plainfield, New Jersey?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in North Plainfield, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Plainfield, New Jersey?

About 13.2% of people in North Plainfield, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Plainfield, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, North Plainfield, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,989 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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