Scotch Plains township is located in Union County New Jersey. Scotch Plains township has a 2024 population of 24,387. Scotch Plains township is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -1.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,852 in 2020.
The average household income in Scotch Plains township is $215,152 with a poverty rate of 2.83%. The median age in Scotch Plains township is 42.7 years: 43 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Scotch Plains township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,654 | 67.52% |
| Two or more races | 3,254 | 13.19% |
| Asian | 2,701 | 10.95% |
| Black or African American | 1,543 | 6.26% |
| Other race | 515 | 2.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,751 | 2.8 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Married | 5,640 | 3.32 | 93 | 7 |
| Non Family | 2,010 | 1.14 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Female | 797 | 2.94 | 63 | 37 |
| Male | 304 | 3.67 | 78 | 22 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
81.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 354 | 2.11% |
| Associates Degree | 1,042 | 6.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,084 | 36.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,811 | 28.72% |
| High School Graduate | 2,532 | 15.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 223 | 1.33% |
| Some College | 1,707 | 10.19% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,477 | 11,118 | 7,836 |
| Hispanic | 1,810 | 1,704 | 822 |
| Asian | 1,760 | 1,760 | 1,348 |
| 2+ Races | 1,437 | 1,421 | 747 |
| Black | 1,285 | 1,186 | 576 |
| Other Race | 339 | 267 | 86 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $108,587 | $139,263 | $88,003 |
| Graduate Degree | $131,317 | $170,795 | $91,708 |
| High School Graduate | $47,928 | $70,149 | $32,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $70,303 | $71,013 | $0 |
| Overall | $95,092 | $128,175 | $77,841 |
| Some College | $60,743 | $65,093 | $47,375 |
$95,092
Average Earnings
$128,175
Average Male
$77,841
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.49% of Scotch Plains township residents speak only English, while 23.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,929 | 402 | 2.52% |
| Black | 1,511 | 133 | 8.8% |
| Asian | 2,701 | 85 | 3.15% |
| Hispanic | 3,066 | 74 | 2.41% |
| Other | 515 | 41 | 7.96% |
| Multiple | 3,247 | 31 | 0.95% |
2.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.1%
Male Poverty Rate
3.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Scotch Plains township is Black, with 8.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Scotch Plains township is Multiple, with 0.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 3.58% |
| Some College | 3.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 18.95% |
| Female Employed | 1.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 1.54% |
| Male Employed | 0.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $208,909 | $248,463 |
| Households | $173,564 | $215,152 |
| Married Families | $228,796 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,590 | $101,762 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.2%
Male Marriage Rate
55.8%
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
662
Number of Veterans
662
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 376 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| World War II | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| Korea | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 327 |
| 65 to 74 | 157 |
| 55 to 64 | 103 |
| 35 to 54 | 66 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 448 | 3.49% |
| Black | 159 | 11.65% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 3.8% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 1.81% |
| Other Race | 23 | 6.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.9%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
55.33%
Born in Scotch Plains township
82.57%
Native Born
17.43%
Foreign Born
5.63%
Non Citizen
11.81%
Naturalized
82.57% of Scotch Plains township residents were born in the United States, with 55.33% having been born in New Jersey. 5.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,172 | -43 | -0.18% |
| 2028 | 24,215 | -43 | -0.18% |
| 2027 | 24,258 | -43 | -0.18% |
| 2026 | 24,301 | -43 | -0.18% |
| 2025 | 24,344 | -43 | -0.18% |
| 2024 | 24,387 | -43 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 24,430 | -43 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 24,473 | -237 | -0.96% |
| 2021 | 24,710 | -142 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 24,852 | 557 | 2.29% |
| 2019 | 24,295 | -51 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 24,346 | 61 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 24,285 | 172 | 0.71% |
| 2016 | 24,113 | 73 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 24,040 | 23 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 24,017 | 11 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 24,006 | 119 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 23,887 | 101 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 23,786 | 95 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 23,691 | 0 | 0% |