North Plainfield borough is located in Somerset County New Jersey. North Plainfield borough has a 2024 population of 22,498. North Plainfield borough is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -1.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,748 in 2020.
The average household income in North Plainfield borough is $99,705 with a poverty rate of 14.04%. The median age in North Plainfield borough is 36.9 years: 36.9 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Plainfield borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 7,065 | 31.17% |
| White | 6,229 | 27.48% |
| Black or African American | 4,745 | 20.93% |
| Two or more races | 3,757 | 16.57% |
| Asian | 871 | 3.84% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,988 | 2.83 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Married | 3,771 | 3.57 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Non Family | 2,334 | 1.12 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Female | 1,374 | 3.35 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Male | 509 | 3.85 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
55.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 975 | 6.5% |
| Associates Degree | 1,140 | 7.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,599 | 17.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,188 | 7.93% |
| High School Graduate | 4,104 | 27.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,454 | 9.7% |
| Some College | 3,530 | 23.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,569 | 5,632 | 1,061 |
| Other Race | 4,273 | 2,750 | 366 |
| Black | 3,501 | 3,277 | 1,063 |
| White | 3,224 | 3,037 | 1,356 |
| 2+ Races | 2,284 | 2,092 | 557 |
| Asian | 548 | 478 | 291 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.2%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,148 | $62,870 | $65,395 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,750 | $37,361 | $89,846 |
| High School Graduate | $45,365 | $47,190 | $37,742 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,354 | $35,042 | $18,829 |
| Overall | $42,803 | $46,753 | $38,667 |
| Some College | $40,375 | $55,984 | $32,169 |
$42,803
Average Earnings
$46,753
Average Male
$38,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
41.02% of North Plainfield borough residents speak only English, while 58.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,172 | 1,889 | 15.52% |
| Other | 7,063 | 1,312 | 18.58% |
| White | 4,255 | 627 | 14.74% |
| Multiple | 3,757 | 575 | 15.3% |
| Black | 4,737 | 225 | 4.75% |
| Asian | 871 | 176 | 20.21% |
14.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.54%
Male Poverty Rate
15.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Plainfield borough is Asian, with 20.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Plainfield borough is Black, with 4.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.84% |
| High School | 17.15% |
| Some College | 8.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.34% |
| Female Employed | 8.57% |
| Male Employed | 3.69% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,292 | $110,379 |
| Households | $83,529 | $99,705 |
| Married Families | $105,362 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,821 | $64,261 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
338
Number of Veterans
329
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 140 |
| Vietnam | 109 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 135 |
| 65 to 74 | 84 |
| 75+ | 68 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 176 | 3.61% |
| Hispanic | 137 | 1.53% |
| Other Race | 66 | 1.25% |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 2.16% |
| Black | 40 | 0.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.8%
Labor Force Participation
67.6%
Employment Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44.36%
Born in North Plainfield borough
56.81%
Native Born
43.19%
Foreign Born
22.41%
Non Citizen
20.78%
Naturalized
56.81% of North Plainfield borough residents were born in the United States, with 44.36% having been born in New Jersey. 22.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,158 | -68 | -0.31% |
| 2028 | 22,226 | -68 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 22,294 | -68 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 22,362 | -68 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 22,430 | -68 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 22,498 | -68 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 22,566 | -68 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 22,634 | -78 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 22,712 | -36 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 22,748 | 1,399 | 6.55% |
| 2019 | 21,349 | -139 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 21,488 | -48 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 21,536 | -72 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 21,608 | -46 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 21,654 | -96 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 21,750 | -57 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 21,807 | -34 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 21,841 | 12 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 21,829 | 45 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 21,784 | 0 | 0% |