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 $98,250 with a poverty rate of 12.23%. The median age in North Plainfield borough is 37.2 years: 36.7 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Plainfield borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,807 | 34.4% |
| Other race | 5,499 | 24.23% |
| Black or African American | 5,026 | 22.15% |
| Two or more races | 3,285 | 14.47% |
| Asian | 1,067 | 4.7% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,077 | 2.8 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Married | 3,682 | 3.54 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Non Family | 2,445 | 1.17 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Female | 1,336 | 3.37 | 55 | 45 |
| Male | 614 | 3.65 | 42 | 58 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.8
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 | 986 | 6.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,089 | 7.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,981 | 19.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,509 | 9.87% |
| High School Graduate | 3,906 | 25.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,385 | 9.06% |
| Some College | 3,428 | 22.43% |
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 | 6,926 | 5,068 | 1,127 |
| White | 3,884 | 3,673 | 1,675 |
| Black | 3,630 | 3,451 | 1,322 |
| Other Race | 3,185 | 2,045 | 337 |
| 2+ Races | 2,051 | 1,860 | 506 |
| Asian | 725 | 612 | 395 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,786 | $67,854 | $63,107 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,938 | $45,227 | $103,300 |
| High School Graduate | $45,970 | $46,786 | $45,078 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,785 | $34,432 | $20,303 |
| Overall | $44,689 | $44,850 | $44,203 |
| Some College | $37,127 | $54,223 | $31,446 |
$44,689
Average Earnings
$44,850
Average Male
$44,203
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.52% of North Plainfield borough residents speak only English, while 54.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 44.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,919 | 1,604 | 14.69% |
| Other | 5,475 | 1,248 | 22.79% |
| White | 5,143 | 669 | 13.01% |
| Multiple | 3,284 | 217 | 6.61% |
| Asian | 1,067 | 177 | 16.59% |
| Black | 5,015 | 143 | 2.85% |
12.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.57%
Male Poverty Rate
13.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Plainfield borough is Other, with 22.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Plainfield borough is Black, with 2.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.49% |
| High School | 15.54% |
| Some College | 8.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.96% |
| Female Employed | 7.7% |
| Male Employed | 3.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,066 | $113,205 |
| Households | $81,219 | $98,250 |
| Married Families | $103,961 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,537 | $57,095 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
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
349
Number of Veterans
342
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 143 |
| Second Gulf War | 105 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 132 |
| 35 to 54 | 92 |
| 75+ | 77 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 223 | 3.49% |
| Hispanic | 99 | 1.21% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 2.37% |
| Black | 45 | 1.04% |
| Other Race | 27 | 0.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73%
Labor Force Participation
66%
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
46.35%
Born in North Plainfield borough
59.52%
Native Born
40.48%
Foreign Born
19.09%
Non Citizen
21.39%
Naturalized
59.52% of North Plainfield borough residents were born in the United States, with 46.35% having been born in New Jersey. 19.09% 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% |