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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Plainfield

New Jersey · 21,810 residents · 8.296 sq mi
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South Plainfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,466. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $166,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,810
+6%since 1990
from 20,489 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,629 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 2,470 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+8%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
20K21K22K24K25K1990201020202024South Plainfield
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,466
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,198 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,270
+40%since 1990
from $18,046 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$166,600
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $161,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$976
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $734 in 1990
US average: $602
89.1%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 90.8% in 1990
10.9% rent
2.5
−22%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(17,981)
Black6.5%(1,340)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(920)
Asian4.1%(840)
Diversity Score35.9%(7,352)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(15,902)
Black8.2%(1,798)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(1,888)
Asian7.5%(1,632)
Diversity Score52.2%(11,380)
52
+45%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.0%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.3%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
−19%since 1990
from 22.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Plainfield, New Jersey?

South Plainfield, New Jersey has about 21,810 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Plainfield, New Jersey earns about $67,466 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Plainfield, New Jersey expensive?

In South Plainfield, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $166,600, and the typical rent is about $976 a month.

How educated are people in South Plainfield, New Jersey?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in South Plainfield, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.4% of people in South Plainfield, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Plainfield, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, South Plainfield, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,321 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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