Plainfield city is located in Union County New Jersey. Plainfield city has a 2024 population of 54,839. Plainfield city is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 0.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 54,340 in 2020.
The average household income in Plainfield city is $100,586 with a poverty rate of 17.14%. The median age in Plainfield city is 33 years: 32.3 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Plainfield city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 24,728 | 45.36% |
| Black or African American | 18,224 | 33.43% |
| White | 5,664 | 10.39% |
| Two or more races | 5,238 | 9.61% |
| Asian | 479 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 182 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,252 | 3.29 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Married | 6,520 | 3.72 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Non Family | 4,319 | 1.4 | 34.6 | 65.4 |
| Female | 3,600 | 4.21 | 26.8 | 73.2 |
| Male | 1,813 | 4.37 | 33.1 | 66.9 |
3.69
Average Family Size
3.29
Average Household Size
42.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,295 | 9.67% |
| Associates Degree | 1,673 | 4.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,001 | 14.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,756 | 8.09% |
| High School Graduate | 10,014 | 29.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,168 | 18.11% |
| Some College | 5,150 | 15.12% |
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 | 16,670 | 8,461 | 1,911 |
| Black | 13,256 | 12,247 | 3,948 |
| Other Race | 13,123 | 5,932 | 1,373 |
| White | 3,276 | 3,137 | 1,602 |
| 2+ Races | 2,943 | 2,253 | 457 |
| Asian | 374 | 350 | 290 |
| Native American | 88 | 29 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.76%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 77.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,107 | $59,545 | $58,547 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,738 | $84,457 | $82,167 |
| High School Graduate | $35,802 | $40,978 | $31,507 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,147 | $30,588 | $23,387 |
| Overall | $36,896 | $42,268 | $33,050 |
| Some College | $47,744 | $49,950 | $39,421 |
$36,896
Average Earnings
$42,268
Average Male
$33,050
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
41.49% of Plainfield city residents speak only English, while 58.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 53.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29,749 | 5,577 | 18.75% |
| Other | 24,172 | 4,818 | 19.93% |
| Black | 18,117 | 2,908 | 16.05% |
| Multiple | 5,181 | 959 | 18.51% |
| White | 4,046 | 451 | 11.15% |
| Native | 182 | 11 | 6.04% |
| Asian | 479 | 9 | 1.88% |
17.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.68%
Male Poverty Rate
18.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Plainfield city is Other, with 19.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Plainfield city is Asian, with 1.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.85% |
| High School | 18.53% |
| Some College | 8.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.98% |
| Female Employed | 9.45% |
| Male Employed | 9.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,181 | $105,989 |
| Households | $80,334 | $100,586 |
| Married Families | $108,997 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,744 | $69,441 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.1%
Male Marriage Rate
34.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
863
Number of Veterans
779
Male Veterans
84
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 264 |
| First Gulf War | 190 |
| Second Gulf War | 150 |
| Korea | 50 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 250 |
| 65 to 74 | 250 |
| 75+ | 172 |
| 55 to 64 | 157 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 549 | 3.78% |
| White | 217 | 4.91% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 0.64% |
| Other Race | 59 | 0.37% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 0.85% |
| Asian | 9 | 2.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.9%
Labor Force Participation
66%
Employment Rate
9.3%
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
43.02%
Born in Plainfield city
58.47%
Native Born
41.53%
Foreign Born
31.22%
Non Citizen
10.31%
Naturalized
58.47% of Plainfield city residents were born in the United States, with 43.02% having been born in New Jersey. 31.22% 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 | 55,684 | 169 | 0.3% |
| 2028 | 55,515 | 169 | 0.31% |
| 2027 | 55,346 | 169 | 0.31% |
| 2026 | 55,177 | 169 | 0.31% |
| 2025 | 55,008 | 169 | 0.31% |
| 2024 | 54,839 | 169 | 0.31% |
| 2023 | 54,670 | 169 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 54,501 | -509 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 55,010 | 670 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 54,340 | 4,038 | 8.03% |
| 2019 | 50,302 | -92 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 50,394 | 73 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 50,321 | 84 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 50,237 | -188 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 50,425 | 150 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 50,275 | 92 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 50,183 | 253 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 49,930 | 158 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 49,772 | 150 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 49,622 | 0 | 0% |