South Plainfield, NJ

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2022 Population

24,273

0.0907% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

41.8

1.46% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

3.63%

8.6% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$123,417

7.98% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$417,300

15.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, South Plainfield, NJ had a population of 24.3k people with a median age of 41.8 and a median household income of $123,417. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of South Plainfield, NJ grew from 24,251 to 24,273, a 0.0907% increase and its median household income grew from $114,293 to $123,417, a 7.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Plainfield, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (49%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (17%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.4%), Other (Hispanic) (7.97%), and White (Hispanic) (6.15%).

None of the households in South Plainfield, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.7% of the residents in South Plainfield, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Plainfield, NJ are Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield (210 degrees awarded in 2022) and Innovate Salon Academy (166 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in South Plainfield, NJ was $417,300, and the homeownership rate was 85.4%.

Most people in South Plainfield, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.9 minutes. The average car ownership in South Plainfield, NJ was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

South Plainfield, NJ is home to a population of 24.3k people, from which 91.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 23.8% of South Plainfield, NJ residents were born outside of the country (5.79k people).

In 2022, there were 2.88 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.9k people) in South Plainfield, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.12k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.76k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

91.7%

2022 Citizenship

92.7%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 91.7% of South Plainfield, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in South Plainfield, NJ was 92.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Plainfield, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Plainfield, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
11.9k ± 910
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
4.12k ± 792
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.76k ± 593

18.4%

Hispanic Population

4.48k people

18.4% of the people in South Plainfield, NJ are hispanic (4.48k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Plainfield, NJ as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

23.8%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.79k people

21.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.23k people

As of 2022, 23.8% of South Plainfield, NJ residents (5.79k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Plainfield, NJ was 21.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Plainfield, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
215 ± 84
Gulf War (1990s)
117 ± 95
Korea
95 ± 48

South Plainfield, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.84 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Plainfield, NJ employs 12.9k people. The largest industries in South Plainfield, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,591 people), Educational Services (1,419 people), and Manufacturing (1,325 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($122,540), Finance & Insurance ($118,234), and Utilities ($115,362).

Employment

Occupations

12.9k

2022 Value

± 819

−2.54%

1 Year decline

± 9.12%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Plainfield, NJ declined at a rate of −2.54%, from 13.2k employees to 12.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Plainfield, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,609 people), Management Occupations (1,530 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,072 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Plainfield, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12.9k

2022 Value

± 819

−2.54%

1 Year decline

± 9.12%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in South Plainfield, NJ declined at a rate of −2.54%, from 13.2k employees to 12.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Plainfield, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,591 people), Educational Services (1,419 people), and Manufacturing (1,325 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Plainfield, NJ, though some of these residents may live in South Plainfield, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$70,886

Median earning men ± $5,229

$55,865

Median earning women ± $6,664

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($110,789), Information ($88,500), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($76,611).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Information ($130,701), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($112,713), and Public Administration ($93,173).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Y-Axis

2.27%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for South Plainfield, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in South Plainfield, NJ awarded 376 degrees. The student population of South Plainfield, NJ in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 344 male students and 202 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Plainfield, NJ are White (162 and 43.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (106 and 28.3%), Black or African American (70 and 18.7%), and Unknown (20 and 5.33%).

The largest universities in South Plainfield, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield (210 and 55.9%) and Innovate Salon Academy (166 and 44.1%).

The most popular majors in South Plainfield, NJ are Welding Technology (128 and 34%), General Cosmetology (73 and 19.4%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (64 and 17%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.15% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.92M), Bachelors Degree (1.77M), and Some college (1.3M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Plainfield, NJ was $417,300 in 2022, which is 1.48 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $362,200 to $417,300, a 15.2% increase. The homeownership rate in South Plainfield, NJ is 85.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in South Plainfield, NJ have an average commute time of 27.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Plainfield, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Plainfield, NJ is $123,417. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in South Plainfield, NJ was Census Tract 10.01 with a value of $135,469, followed by Census Tract 8.01 and Census Tract 9.01, with respective values of $133,654 and $131,875.

Property

$417,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$11,904

$6,961

Median Property Taxes

±$436

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Plainfield, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South Plainfield, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

85.4%

Homeownership

2022

61.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 85.4% of the housing units in South Plainfield, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 85.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Plainfield, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 10.01
Census Tract 8.01
Census Tract 9.01

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Plainfield, NJ was Census Tract 10.01 with a value of $135,469, followed by Census Tract 8.01 and Census Tract 9.01, with respective values of $133,654 and $131,875.

The following map shows all of the places in South Plainfield, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$123,417

Median Household Income

± $7,388

8.15k

Number of Households

± 621

In 2022, the median household income of the 8.15k households in South Plainfield, NJ grew to $123,417 from the previous year's value of $114,293.

The following chart displays the households in South Plainfield, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for South Plainfield, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.489

2022 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2022, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.489 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.278% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (75.1%)
Worked At Home (12%)
Carpooled (8.49%)

In 2022, 75.1% of workers in South Plainfield, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12%) and those who carpooled to work (8.49%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Plainfield, NJ have a longer commute time (27.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.15% of the workforce in South Plainfield, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Plainfield, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Plainfield, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Plainfield, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.63% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Plainfield, NJ (873 out of 24k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 12 - 14.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Plainfield, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97% of the population of South Plainfield, NJ has health coverage, with 64% on employee plans, 9.03% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 0.0623% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Middlesex County, NJ see 1023 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.35% decrease from the previous year (1037 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1131 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 481 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Middlesex County, NJ.

1,023 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Middlesex County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Middlesex County, NJ see an average of 1,023 patients per year. This represents a 1.35% decrease from the previous year (1,037 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Middlesex County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.97%

Uninsured

64%

Employer Coverage

9.03%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

0.0623%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Plainfield, NJ grew by 3.76% from 2.86% to 2.97%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Plainfield, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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