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South Plainfield

New Jersey · 23,385 residents · 8.296 sq mi
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South Plainfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,263. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $355,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,385
+7%since 2000
from 21,810 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,819 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,629 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+6%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K22K24K25K1990201020202024South Plainfield
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,263
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,466 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,495
+33%since 2000
from $25,270 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
62.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$355,300
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,407
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $976 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+56%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(15,902)
Black8.2%(1,798)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(1,888)
Asian7.5%(1,632)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.2%(11,380)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(13,850)
Black9.7%(2,266)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(3,097)
Asian14.6%(3,422)
Other2.9%(667)
Diversity Score74.7%(17,458)
Diversity Score
75
+43%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.1%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
20.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Plainfield, New Jersey?

South Plainfield, New Jersey has about 23,385 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Plainfield, New Jersey earns about $92,263 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 $355,300, and the typical rent is about $1,407 a month.

How educated are people in South Plainfield, New Jersey?

About 27.9% 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 4.0% 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 2,896 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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